EPSRC
Centre for Quantum Commercialisation Skills
Interviews expected October 2026 (date subject to confirmation); submission deadline not stated in this segment
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The Centre for Quantum Commercialisation Skills call funds the establishment of a UK-based centre to build quantum commercialisation capacity across career stages and research pathways. Applicants must be UK research organisations proposing a nationally accessible hub that bridges discovery and deployment, with required industry and public-sector partnerships and a flexible fund component. This is a one-off call from UKRI (EPSRC).
Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Consortium | Required - single or multi-institutional lead research organisation with project partners from business, public sector and third sector |
| Application | 2-stage: assessment panel review → interview panel (for applications successful at assessment panel) |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Funds a national centre hosted by a UK research organisation (or consortium) to build commercialisation and entrepreneurial skills enabling quantum spin-outs, IP protection and industry engagement; no subsidy/state aid eligible activity; studentship stipends not funded.
Who Should Apply
- •UK research organisations (universities, institutes, or consortia)
- •Institutions with existing quantum research capacity or partnerships
- •Proposers able to convene industry and public-sector partners
- •Centres designed to reach researchers across all career stages
- •Organisations prepared to deliver a flexible fund component for translation activities
Key Dates
- •Submission deadline not stated in the available information
- •Two-stage process: assessment panel review, then interview for shortlisted applicants
- •Interviews expected October 2026 (date subject to confirmation)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This is a one-off call, not recurring, treat the application as a strategic investment in demonstrating how your institution leads quantum commercialisation.
- ✓The flexible fund component signals EPSRC's interest in adaptive funding models; sketch how you would allocate discretionary resource to support rapid translation and emerging industry needs.
- ✓Partner letters from industry and public sector carry weight; secure substantive commitments (not just endorsements) from organisations that will actively engage with your pipeline and training activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Centre for Quantum Commercialisation Skills call?
It funds a UK-based centre to strengthen the quantum commercialisation skills pipeline by building capability across career stages and enabling translation from discovery to deployment.
Who can apply for the Centre for Quantum Commercialisation Skills?
UK research organisations, either individually or as consortia, must propose a nationally accessible centre with required industry and public-sector partner engagement.
Is this call recurring?
No, this is a one-off call from UKRI (EPSRC).
What is the application timeline?
The process is two-stage: assessment panel review followed by interviews for successful applicants, with interviews expected in October 2026.
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