EPSRC Centre for Quantum Commercialisation Skills

Funding to establish a UK centre for quantum commercialisation skills that will build the skills and capabilities that directly enable the emergence of new quantum enabled companies and commercially viable intellectual property from UK research organisations.

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has launched this funding opportunity to establish a UK centre for quantum commercialisation skills. The centre will provide opportunities for researchers to develop commercialisation skills, engage with industry, explore new career pathways and build the skills and connections to accelerate adoption.

The UK requires a workforce that understands commercial pathways, user needs, regulation and adoption environments. Strengthening these skills is essential if quantum technologies are to deliver broad economic and societal value.

The UK Centre for Quantum Commercialisation will address this need through equipping researchers with the skills needed to accelerate the real-world adoption of quantum technologies. This includes expertise in commercialisation pathways, entrepreneurial thinking, innovation strategy, and responsible research and innovation. The centre will work closely with industry, investors, policymakers, and other external stakeholders to ensure training and support align with real-world needs.

The centre is not intended to deliver its own substantive programme of subject‑led research. Its primary role is to support and enable the wider UK quantum community through skills development, training and partnerships that help progress research toward application, licensing, spin‑out creation and commercial adoption.

The duration of this award is four years. Projects must start on 1 December 2026.