EPSRC

Integration of AI, HPC with Quantum

Up to £3.75 million FEC, EPSRC funds 80%| Deadline: 3 November 2026 (in 16 days)|Up to 3 years

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EPSRC's Integration of AI, HPC with Quantum call funds UK organisations to develop hybrid workflows combining quantum computing with high-performance computing and/or artificial intelligence, addressing real-world use cases. Projects receive up to £3 million (80% of £3.75M FEC) over three years and must secure at least £1:1 match funding from public or private sources. This is a one-off call closing 3 November 2026, with a fixed project start of 1 June 2027.

Details

Funder	EPSRC
Budget	Up to £3.75 million FEC, EPSRC funds 80%
Deadline	3 November 2026
Duration	Up to 3 years
Consortium	Required — cross-disciplinary team with a defined end-user collaborator; international collaborators/UK partners not at approved organisations included as project partners
Application	Single stage
Frequency	One-off
Eligible countries	GB

Eligibility & scope

Part of UKRI Quantum Programme (Quantum Mission 1); proposals must address convergence of quantum computing with HPC/AI centred on a defined application use case developed with an end-user. Expected to secure at least 1:1 leverage from public or private funding sources; fixed start date 1 June 2027.

Who Should Apply

•UK-based research organisations (universities, institutes, research centres)
•Teams with expertise bridging quantum computing, HPC, and/or AI
•Applicants able to demonstrate real-world use cases and application-driven outcomes
•Consortia with confirmed match funding commitments from public or private partners
•Lead applicant must be at a UK organisation approved for EPSRC funding

Key Dates

•Deadline: 3 November 2026, 4:00pm UK time
•Fixed project start date: 1 June 2027
•Up to 3-year project duration

Tips for Applicants

✓Match funding (1:1) is mandatory across the project lifetime, secure these commitments before submitting and name them explicitly in your proposal.
✓Equipment purchases over £25,000 are not eligible; plan your resource allocation accordingly.
✓Collaboration with NQCC is not required but encouraged; if you partner with them or international/non-approved UK organisations, they must be listed as project partners, not sub-contractors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the budget for the EPSRC Integration of AI, HPC with Quantum call?

Up to £3 million (80% of £3.75M full economic cost) per project over three years.

Do I need match funding for this grant?

Yes, at least 1:1 leverage from public or private funding is expected across the entire project lifetime.

Can international researchers apply?

The lead research organisation must be UK-based. International collaborators are welcome as project partners; they do not need to be at EPSRC-approved organisations.

What is the project start date?

All projects have a fixed start date of 1 June 2027.

Can I purchase research equipment with this funding?

Equipment purchases above £25,000 are not eligible; plan other resource categories accordingly.

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