Aegiq

Aegiq is a UK-based full-stack photonic quantum computing company spun out from the University of Sheffield in 2019, developing secure quantum communications using III-V semiconductor-based quantum photonics chips manufactured with elements like Gallium, Indium, and Arsenic rather than traditional Silicon. The company secured £1.4 million in funding from Innovate UK and won a £30 million quantum testbed competition funded by the National Quantum Computing Centre to deliver Artemis, their compact photonic quantum computer. Building on over 20 years of world-class research in semiconductors and quantum science, Aegiq develops quantum technology for fiber-optic and satellite-based applications, focusing on secure quantum communications and photonic quantum computing with their dedicated user interface for integration with NQCC testbed ecosystem.

Ångström AI

Ångström AI is a Cambridge University spinout founded in 2024 by Javier Antoran, José Miguel Hernández-Lobato, and Laurence Midgley that develops GenAI-based molecular simulations to substitute wet lab experiments in pre-clinical drug development. The company combines quantum-accurate physics models with generative AI to enable biotech and pharmaceutical clients to verify drug candidate efficacy and safety using computer simulations that match wet lab accuracy while being over 100x faster. Ångström AI uses the MACE (multi-atomic cluster expansion) physics model to accurately reproduce quantum-mechanical interactions, with recent breakthrough research showing their simulations are the first to provide accuracy comparable to lab experiments when estimating hydration-free energies. The company accelerates MACE simulations using diffusion models to make them computationally affordable, backed by Y Combinator and founded by a team of 2 PhDs and 2 Professors from Cambridge who combined breakthroughs in quantum-accurate physics modeling with generative AI.

Aquark Technologies

Aquark Technologies is a UK National Quantum Technologies Programme spinout focused on high-precision measurement technology and quantum sensing. The company successfully demonstrated quantum sensing at sea in partnership with the Royal Navy. Aquark develops portable quantum sensors for navigation, timing, and gravimetry applications in defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors.

Company Information

• Founded: 2021
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://aquark.co.uk
• Categories: quantum sensing

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Arqit

Arqit is a quantum encryption technology company that has developed QuantumCloud, a unique software-only approach to creating quantum-safe encryption keys without requiring quantum hardware. Founded in 2017 by David Williams, the company went public in 2021 and provides quantum-safe encryption solutions to governments, enterprises, and telecommunications providers worldwide. Arqit’s technology creates encryption keys in satellite networks and distributes them globally, offering quantum-safe security that is impossible to predict, intercept, or decode. The company’s approach addresses the critical cybersecurity challenge posed by quantum computers, which threaten to break current encryption methods. Arqit has secured contracts with organizations including the UK Space Agency, European Space Agency, and various government departments, as well as partnerships with telecommunications companies and satellite operators. Their Federated Quantum System enables secure communications across ground, satellite, and space-based networks, positioning Arqit as a leader in quantum-safe security solutions for critical infrastructure and sensitive communications.

AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca PLC is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company founded in 1999, partnering with SandboxAQ (Alphabet spinoff) in June 2023 to use quantum-inspired AI drug discovery and development tools reducing time and cost of bringing life-saving treatments to clinic. AstraZeneca uses SandboxAQ’s AQ-FEP software combining quantum mechanical equations accuracy with AI speed and power on classical computing hardware for treatments for cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other conditions. In June 2025, AstraZeneca joined collaborative research program with IonQ, AWS, and NVIDIA developing quantum-accelerated computational chemistry workflow delivering 20x speedup in time-to-solution compared to prior benchmarks. AstraZeneca applies quantum computing to molecular simulations, drug-target binding calculations, and pharmaceutical R&D optimization. AstraZeneca serves global pharmaceutical market requiring quantum-enhanced drug discovery, computational chemistry, and AI-accelerated pharmaceutical development for breakthrough treatments.

Atlantic Microwave

Atlantic Microwave is a British manufacturer and supplier of radio frequency (RF) and microwave components and equipment founded in 1989, located in Braintree, Essex, acquired by ETL Systems Ltd in January 2019. The company works with key players in cryogenic industry providing RF and microwave components operating down to cryogenic temperatures of 4K and below for quantum computing applications. Atlantic Microwave manufactures cryogenic low-noise amplifiers revolutionizing readout of quantum bits, operating in ultra-low temperature environments to increase signal-to-noise ratio in quantum read-out circuits. ETL Systems through Atlantic Microwave offers high-grade components for cutting-edge quantum technology research including low phase noise oscillators, multipliers, couplers, and cables designed to withstand rigorous conditions of cryostats. Atlantic Microwave serves quantum computing manufacturers, research institutions, and cryogenic equipment providers requiring RF components capable of operating at temperatures as low as 4K for quantum processor readout and control systems.

BAE Systems Quantum

BAE Systems has established quantum technology research and development programs focused on defense and security applications, developing quantum-enhanced radar and sensing systems, secure quantum communications networks, and quantum computing applications for intelligence analysis and cybersecurity. On September 12, 2025, BAE Systems’ FAST Labs and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory signed a three-year agreement to advance quantum sensing and networking technologies, focusing on combining multiple quantum RF sensors into arrays for new warfighter capabilities. The company invests in quantum sensing technologies for improved navigation systems that operate in GPS-denied environments, quantum-enhanced imaging and detection systems for surveillance applications, and quantum cryptography solutions for secure military communications. BAE Systems collaborates with UK government quantum initiatives, academic research institutions, and quantum technology companies including the AFRL to advance quantum capabilities for national security applications, including quantum-resistant cryptography to protect against future quantum computing threats and quantum-enhanced electronic warfare systems for modern defense challenges.

BAE Systems Quantum Technology Division

BAE Systems Quantum Technology Division conducted UK MoD collaboration with Infleqtion and QinetiQ on quantum navigation trials at Boscombe Down for GPS-denied navigation for defense. The British defense contractor develops military quantum technologies. BAE Systems is integrating quantum sensors into defense platforms to provide navigation, timing, and sensing capabilities resilient to GPS jamming and electronic warfare.

Company Information

• Founded: 2020
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://baesystems.com
• Categories: quantum sensing, defense

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Barclays

Barclays PLC is a British multinational universal bank founded in 1690, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Barclays explores quantum computing for financial services including portfolio optimization, derivatives pricing, risk analysis, and trading optimization. The company collaborates with quantum computing providers developing quantum algorithms for banking applications and quantum-safe security for financial transactions. Barclays investigates post-quantum cryptography protecting financial data and banking infrastructure against quantum computing threats. The company serves global banking markets requiring quantum-enhanced computational capabilities and quantum-safe security for financial services. Barclays advances quantum technology adoption in banking industry contributing to quantum computing research in finance and preparing for quantum-safe security transitions protecting banking operations and customer data against emerging quantum computing threats to financial security.

BT Group

BT Group plc (formerly British Telecom) is a British multinational telecommunications company founded in 1846, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. BT conducts pioneering quantum networking research deploying quantum key distribution (QKD) networks and quantum-safe telecommunications infrastructure. The company established quantum-secured network connections and collaborates with quantum technology providers advancing practical quantum communications deployments. BT invests in post-quantum cryptography preparing telecommunications infrastructure for quantum computing threats. BT serves UK telecommunications markets, enterprise customers, government agencies, and critical infrastructure sectors requiring quantum-safe communications and quantum network infrastructure. The company contributes to UK National Quantum Technologies Programme advancing quantum communications and quantum networking for telecommunications industry. BT positions UK as leader in quantum-safe telecommunications protecting communications infrastructure against emerging quantum computing threats.

Cerca Magnetics UK

Cerca Magnetics develops optically pumped magnetometers (OPM) using rubidium atoms for medical and defense applications with Lego-brick sized devices. The Nottingham company manufactures compact quantum magnetometers. Cerca Magnetics’ miniaturized OPM sensors enable brain imaging, geophysical surveying, and defense applications where compact, sensitive magnetic field detection provides critical measurement capabilities.

Company Information

• Founded: 2020
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://cercamagnetics.com
• Categories: quantum sensing

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Craft Prospect

Craft Prospect is a British space technology and satellite communications company founded in 2013, participating in the QKDSat consortium led by Honeywell to develop ultra-secure telecommunications satellites using quantum key distribution technology. The consortium includes Redwire Space, British Telecom, QTLabs Austria, Honeywell Canada, and key players in Germany, Czech Republic, and Switzerland. Craft Prospect brings satellite systems engineering and space technology expertise to quantum-secured satellite communications development. The company collaborates with European Space Agency and industry partners advancing quantum communications infrastructure for government, defense, and commercial applications. Craft Prospect serves government agencies, defense contractors, telecommunications operators, and satellite communication providers requiring quantum-safe satellite systems and space-based secure communications. The company focuses on integrating quantum key distribution technology into satellite platforms, developing operational quantum-secured satellite communications systems protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive government communications from cyber threats and quantum computing attacks.

Crypta Labs

Crypta Labs is a UK quantum security company founded in 2014 that specializes in quantum random number generation technology providing true quantum randomness for cryptographic applications, developing quantum entropy sources and random number generators that leverage quantum physical processes to produce unpredictable randomness essential for encryption keys, digital signatures, and secure protocols, serving cybersecurity companies, telecommunications providers, and organizations requiring certified high-quality entropy sources for quantum-safe cryptography and secure communications infrastructure.

Crypto Quantique

Crypto Quantique is a UK quantum security company founded in 2016 that develops quantum-driven IoT security solutions using quantum tunneling effects in semiconductor devices to generate unique cryptographic keys and device identities, providing hardware-based quantum random number generation and quantum-enhanced security for Internet of Things devices, edge computing systems, and connected infrastructure, enabling secure device authentication, encrypted communications, and tamper-resistant security solutions for smart cities, automotive, industrial IoT, and consumer electronics applications requiring quantum-grade security at scale.

Deloitte

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited is a multinational professional services network founded in 1845, building comprehensive quantum computing consulting practice offering services from quantum strategy and roadmap development to use-case identification and implementation of quantum proofs-of-concept. Deloitte published extensive research on quantum’s impact in financial services, life sciences, and supply chain management, helping clients explore how quantum technology enhances drug discovery processes and developing full-stack quantum computers for drug development. Deloitte Consulting provides quantum computing strategy, implementation consulting, quantum algorithm development, and quantum workforce training for enterprises. The firm named Qblox fastest-growing high-tech hardware company in Netherlands in 2023 and 2024 through Deloitte Fast 50 Deep Tech Award. Deloitte serves global enterprises across industries requiring quantum computing advisory, implementation, and workforce development supporting organizations preparing for quantum advantage and quantum-safe security transitions.

Delta g

Delta g is a UK National Quantum Technologies Programme spinout developing quantum gravity sensors for civil engineering, infrastructure monitoring, and natural resource exploration. The company uses cold atom technology to create ultra-precise gravimeters that can detect underground structures, water resources, and geological features. Delta g provides quantum sensing solutions for construction, mining, and environmental monitoring industries.

Company Information

• Founded: 2022
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://deltag.com
• Categories: quantum sensing

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Duality Quantum Photonics

Duality Quantum Photonics is a UK-based quantum technology company founded in 2020 that develops integrated quantum photonics circuits and components for quantum computing, quantum communications, and quantum sensing applications, specializing in silicon photonic chips that enable scalable photonic quantum systems with high integration density, providing essential building blocks for photonic quantum technologies including quantum light sources, quantum interferometers, and photonic quantum processors for researchers and companies developing quantum applications.

Edwards Vacuum

Edwards Vacuum is a British engineering company founded in 1919 by physicist Frederick David Edwards and his father William, specializing in vacuum and cryogenic technologies for semiconductor, research, and industrial applications. Headquartered in Burgess Hill, UK, and part of the Atlas Copco Group since 2014, Edwards acquired Brooks Automation’s CTI-Cryogenics and Polycold cryopump operations in 2018 for $675 million, significantly expanding its cryogenic capabilities. Edwards’ cryogenic products serve the quantum computing industry, with photonics-based and ion-trap quantum computers requiring bespoke cryogenic solutions. In February 2022, Edwards joined a consortium led by Universal Quantum, awarded a £7.5M grant from Innovate UK to develop an error-corrected quantum computer, with Edwards responsible for designing, assembling, and commissioning the extreme high vacuum system for the quantum error correction quantum computer (QEC QC). Edwards’ combination of vacuum technology expertise and cryogenic systems positions it as a critical supplier to the global quantum computing hardware ecosystem.

Element Six

Element Six is a UK synthetic diamond technology company established in 1946 that has become the world’s leading supplier of synthetic diamond materials for quantum technologies, producing ultra-pure single crystal diamonds with nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers for quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communication applications, providing specialized diamond substrates, quantum-grade diamond materials, and custom diamond solutions that enable quantum sensors, quantum memory devices, and quantum photonics components used by research institutions and quantum technology companies worldwide for applications requiring the unique properties of diamond’s quantum defects and exceptional material characteristics.

ELUXI

ELUXI Ltd is a UK-based specialist photonics distributor supplying leading-edge lasers, optics, fiber optics, amplifiers, light sources, and detectors as both standard products and custom solutions for the UK and Ireland markets. Operating from purpose-built facilities at the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre within Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Parks in Loughborough, England, ELUXI serves the quantum photonics sector by providing access to cutting-edge photonics components essential for quantum research and development. The company was founded by executives with successful careers in Pan-European distribution companies at senior levels and higher degrees in photonics disciplines. ELUXI distributes products from leading global photonics manufacturers, enabling UK and Irish quantum researchers and companies to access specialized components for quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications applications. By bridging manufacturers and end-users, ELUXI plays a critical role in the UK quantum photonics supply chain, supporting the development of quantum technologies through efficient access to specialized photonics components and expert technical support.

Filtronic

Filtronic is a UK-based RF, microwave, and mmWave solutions provider specializing in customized filters, diplexers, and low-noise amplifiers for quantum computing systems. Their cryogenic-compatible RF filters operate at temperatures near absolute zero to minimize microwave noise in superconducting qubit systems, with switched filter banks enabling dynamic frequency adjustment for enhanced performance in varying quantum computing environments. Filtronic designs bespoke RF solutions for quantum computing companies supporting both control systems outside and circuits inside dilution refrigerators.

GSK Quantum

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is advancing quantum computing applications in pharmaceutical research through partnerships with IBM’s Quantum Heron and Condor processors for mRNA codon optimization and clinical data analysis, and collaboration with D-Wave for quantum annealing applications in genetic algorithms. The company worked with Capgemini UK and the National Quantum Computing Centre on quantum-enhanced drug discovery research, developing machine learning pipelines using quantum features for predicting targeted covalent drug reactivity. Led by Ross Walker, Global Director of Scientific Research Computing & Analytics, GSK participates in the QuPharm consortium alongside other major pharmaceutical companies to structure quantum computing’s potential in drug discovery, focusing on optimization problems that exceed traditional computational capabilities in messenger RNA research and therapeutic development.

HSBC

HSBC Holdings PLC is a British multinational universal bank and financial services holding company founded March 3, 1865, working with Quantinuum since June 2023 and successfully trialing first application of quantum-secure technology for buying and selling tokenized physical gold in September 2024. On September 25, 2025, HSBC and IBM announced the world’s first-known empirical evidence of the potential value of current quantum computers for solving real-world problems in algorithmic bond trading, leveraging a quantum-classical hybrid approach that delivered up to a 34 percent improvement in predicting how likely a trade would be filled at a quoted price, demonstrating quantum advantage for financial applications. HSBC quantum computing trial beat Wall Street rivals demonstrating leadership in quantum finance applications and quantum-safe security implementations. The bank applies quantum computing to risk management, portfolio optimization, fraud detection, asset pricing, algorithmic trading, and secure tokenized asset transactions using quantum key distribution. HSBC invests in post-quantum cryptography, quantum-safe communication networks, and quantum computing applications for banking operations. HSBC serves global banking and financial services market requiring quantum-enhanced computational capabilities and quantum-safe security for transactions, communications, and data protection. HSBC collaborates with leading quantum companies including IBM and Quantinuum advancing practical quantum applications for financial services industry alongside JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs leading quantum finance adoption.

Imperial College London

Imperial College London is a public research university founded in 1907, located in London, United Kingdom. Imperial conducts advanced quantum research through quantum science and engineering programs advancing quantum computing quantum photonics quantum materials and quantum technologies. The university Controlled Quantum Dynamics Theory group and quantum engineering research advance quantum algorithms quantum control and quantum hardware. Imperial researchers contribute to quantum computing quantum communications and quantum sensing technologies. The university collaborates with UK quantum companies and maintains partnerships with industry advancing quantum technology commercialization. Imperial serves quantum research community through quantum research quantum education and technology transfer supporting UK National Quantum Technologies Programme positioning Imperial as leading quantum research institution advancing quantum technology development.

KETS Quantum Security

KETS Quantum Security is a UK quantum communications company founded in 2016 as a University of Bristol spinout that pioneered the world’s first chip-to-chip quantum key distribution demonstration, developing miniaturized QKD devices manufactured in standard semiconductor foundries for integration into telecommunications networks, completing a £1.7 million government contract to develop security-hardened QKD prototypes for critical infrastructure including partnership with BT, increasing revenue over 70% year-on-year while expanding into defense, finance, and critical infrastructure sectors with quantum random number generators and chip-scale quantum encryption technologies.

Ki3 Photonics

Ki3 Photonics is a British photonics company specializing in advanced innovations for quantum networking and quantum computing using integrated photonics technology. The company develops photonic integrated circuits and components that enable scalable quantum communication networks and photonic quantum computing systems. Ki3 Photonics combines expertise in silicon photonics with quantum information science to create practical quantum networking infrastructure components.

Company Information

• Founded: 2019
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://www.ki3photonics.com
• Categories: photonics, quantum networking

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Kuano

Kuano is a Cambridge-based startup applying quantum computing to drug discovery and molecular simulation using proprietary quantum algorithms. The company develops quantum software solutions that enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to accelerate drug development through more accurate molecular modeling. Kuano’s quantum algorithms target specific challenges in computational drug discovery where quantum computers can provide advantages over classical simulation methods, particularly for complex molecular systems.

Company Information

• Founded: 2021
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://www.kuano.io
• Categories: quantum software, drug discovery

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Kuano London

Kuano uses quantum simulation and quantum-inspired AI for enzyme drug design with programs in epigenetics, protein degradation, and infectious disease. The London company develops quantum-enhanced drug discovery platforms. Kuano combines quantum algorithms with machine learning to accelerate enzyme engineering and drug design, targeting challenging therapeutic areas where conventional computational methods provide limited insights.

Company Information

• Founded: 2020
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://kuano.ai
• Categories: quantum chemistry, drug discovery

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Lumenisity

Lumenisity is a UK-based photonics company founded in 2017 as spinout from University of Southampton developing hollow core fiber technology for quantum communications and telecommunications. The company CoreSmart hollow core fibers enable ultra-low latency data transmission and enhanced security ideal for quantum key distribution (QKD) networks. Lumenisity was acquired by Microsoft in 2022 to advance hollow core fiber deployment for cloud and quantum networking infrastructure. The company technology reduces signal latency and improves data security compared to traditional solid core optical fibers. Lumenisity serves telecommunications operators, financial services, cloud providers, and quantum communication networks requiring ultra-fast secure data transmission. The company contributes to quantum communications infrastructure development advancing quantum-safe networking and quantum internet infrastructure.

M Squared Lasers

M Squared Lasers is a Glasgow-based photonics and quantum technology company founded in 2006 by Dr. Graeme Malcolm OBE and Dr. Gareth Maker, specializing in world-class laser, quantum, and photonics systems critical for fundamental physics research. The company has grown to become a global leader with roughly 100 employees, exporting more than 90% of its products and doubling in size every two years since 2012 with revenue of about £19 million. M Squared’s products have enabled breakthroughs in quantum science including the UK’s first commercially viable quantum accelerometer, quantum clocks, quantum sensors, and quantum computing systems for industrial applications. Dr. Malcolm, who was awarded an OBE for services to Science and Innovation, regularly provides expert evidence on quantum technology to parliamentary committees and has received numerous entrepreneurship awards for his leadership in advancing photonics and quantum technologies.

Mode Labs

Mode Labs is a University of Oxford spin-out company founded in 2021, specializing in continuous, remote, real-time chemical sensors using quantum sensing technologies. The company develops advanced quantum sensing solutions for environmental monitoring, industrial process control, and chemical detection applications that require high precision and continuous operation. Mode Labs leverages quantum physics principles to create sensors with unprecedented sensitivity and accuracy for chemical analysis, gas detection, and environmental monitoring applications across various industries including pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, environmental science, and industrial manufacturing. The company’s quantum sensing platform enables remote monitoring capabilities and real-time data collection for applications requiring continuous chemical analysis and environmental monitoring.

Moth Quantum

Moth Quantum (MOTH) is a London and Basel-based technology company founded in 2022, pioneering quantum computing applications in the creative industries by building quantum-powered products and services for media and entertainment. The company launched RECURSE, the world’s first quantum-powered AI music track created in collaboration with electronic artist ILĀ, using their proprietary Archaeo platform that combines generative AI with quantum machine learning. Led by CEO Ilana Wisby (former Oxford Quantum Circuits CEO who helped raise $100 million), founder Harry Kumar as Chief Creative Officer, IBM quantum veteran James Wooton as Chief Scientific Officer, and Spencer Topel as CTO, MOTH develops quantum-powered music production tools including synthesizers, generative music models, and advanced audio-processing technology. The company’s mission focuses on supporting and enhancing artists rather than replacing them, making quantum technology accessible to creative professionals and consumers.

Nanoco Technologies

Nanoco Technologies Ltd is a UK-based nanotechnology company that spun out from the University of Manchester in 2001, specializing in the development and large-scale production of cadmium-free quantum dots and other electronic-grade nanomaterials. Co-founded by Dr. Nigel Pickett, who invented Nanoco’s key quantum dot scale-up technology, the company is unique in the nanomaterials market as a manufacturer of high-grade quantum dots at commercial volumes. Since 2004, Nanoco has focused research efforts on cadmium-free quantum dot development, addressing environmental and health concerns while maintaining performance for applications in LCD displays, LED lighting, sensors, solar cells, and bio-imaging technologies. In October 2024, Dmitry Shashkov joined as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Nigel Pickett, co-founder and CTO, announced retirement from the board in 2024 but remains with the company until February 2026. Publicly traded and based in Manchester, Nanoco represents British innovation in quantum materials commercialization.

NQCC

The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is the UK’s flagship quantum computing research facility established in 2020 at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus as part of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, bringing together leading quantum researchers, industry partners, and government agencies to advance quantum computing research and development, providing access to diverse quantum computing platforms, fostering collaboration between academia and industry, developing quantum software and applications, and serving as a central hub for the UK’s quantum computing ecosystem to accelerate practical quantum computing applications and maintain the UK’s leadership in quantum technologies.

Nu Quantum

Nu Quantum is a UK quantum networking company founded in 2018 as a University of Cambridge spinout that develops quantum photonic hardware including room-temperature single-photon sources and detectors for quantum networking applications, pioneering breakthrough Qubit-Photon Interfaces (QPIs) that enable 100x better entanglement rates than current lab state-of-the-art for distributed quantum computing networks, awarded £2.3 million UK government contract to deliver the world’s first modular rack-mount scalable quantum data center prototype with Cisco, building industrialized distributed quantum computing systems at the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre using proprietary optical microcavity technology with micron-level precision and sub-80 picometre stability for quantum processor networking.

ORCA Computing

ORCA Computing is a University of Oxford spinout founded in 2019 that develops photonic quantum computers using single photons and linear optical quantum computing, creating quantum systems that can operate at room temperature without requiring complex cryogenic cooling, focusing on near-term quantum applications in optimization and machine learning through their cloud-accessible photonic quantum processors, working to demonstrate quantum advantage in practical applications while building partnerships with enterprises and research institutions seeking photonic quantum computing solutions.

Oxford Instruments

Oxford Instruments is a UK-based scientific instruments company founded in 1959 as the first commercial spin-out from Oxford University that has become a leading provider of cryogenic systems essential for quantum computing, developing the Proteox family of dilution refrigerators including the ProteoxQX modular systems exceeding 3 meters in height with scalable workspace for large quantum processing units, providing 25 µW cooling power at 20 mK temperatures and comprehensive I/O capacity for qubit scale-up, serving quantum computing companies like Oxford Quantum Circuits and Rigetti before selling their NanoScience quantum-focused division to Quantum Design for £60 million to focus on other scientific instrument applications.

Oxford Instruments Cryogenics Division

Oxford Instruments is a British instrumentation company building cryogenic products specifically for quantum applications including dilution refrigerators for quantum computing. The company has been a pioneer in cryogenics for decades, providing superconducting magnet systems and dilution refrigerators. Oxford Instruments’ cryogenics division serves the quantum computing industry with specialized low-temperature systems designed to meet the demanding requirements of quantum processors including low vibration, high cooling power, and extensive wiring capabilities.

Oxford Ionics

In July 2024, Oxford Ionics’ chips set industry records in both two-qubit gate and single-qubit gate performance, achieving fidelities of 99.97% and 99.9992%, respectively, without the need for error correction. In September 2024, Oxford Ionics won a multimillion-dollar contract alongside Infineon Technologies AG to build a portable quantum computer called MinIon for Cyberagentur, a German government-backed agency. In November 2024, Oxford Ionics earned the prestigious IOP Business Innovation Award for their innovative electronic qubit control system that enables scalable architectures with world-leading performance manufactured on standard semiconductor production lines. In March 2025, Oxford Ionics was selected by the UK’s Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSIT) for the Quantum Missions Pilot program with the Q-Surge project aiming to enhance quantum computing scalability through advanced 2D ion trap technology. On June 2025, IonQ agreed to acquire Oxford Ionics in a transaction valued at $1.075 billion. In August 2025, Oxford Ionics successfully installed QUARTET, a full-stack trapped-ion quantum computer, at the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) at Harwell.

Oxford Quantum Circuits

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) is a UK-based quantum computing company that develops superconducting quantum computers featuring innovative 3D architecture and proprietary Coaxmon qubit technology. Founded in 2017 by quantum computing pioneers from Oxford University, OQC has built Europe’s most advanced quantum computing systems, including their flagship Lucy processor with proprietary qubit designs that offer improved coherence and reduced crosstalk. The company’s unique 3D quantum computing architecture enables better connectivity and scalability compared to traditional planar approaches. OQC operates the UK’s first commercial quantum computing service and has established partnerships with organizations including the European Space Agency and various government initiatives. Their quantum computers are accessible through major cloud platforms, serving customers in optimization, machine learning, and scientific computing. OQC’s combination of cutting-edge hardware innovation, commercial cloud services, and strong European positioning makes them a key player in the global quantum computing ecosystem, particularly for organizations seeking alternatives to US-based quantum cloud providers.

PA Consulting Quantum Technology

PA Consulting operates a quantum technology practice solving business challenges from decision support to advanced sensing and security applications. The British consultancy helps organizations identify quantum computing use cases, develop quantum strategies, and implement quantum technology pilots. PA Consulting serves clients in government, defense, finance, and healthcare sectors with quantum technology consulting, combining deep technical expertise with industry knowledge to deliver practical quantum solutions.

Company Information

• Founded: 1943
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://www.paconsulting.com
• Categories: consulting

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Phasecraft

On September 2, 2025, Phasecraft announced securing $34 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate development of quantum algorithms deployable on today’s noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices. The funding was co-led by Plural, Playground Global, and Novo Holdings’ newly launched Quantum Fund (making its first direct investment in quantum software), with participation from existing investors LocalGlobe, AlbionVC, and Parkwalk Advisors, bringing total capital raised to over $50 million. Phasecraft developed the THRIFT algorithm, published in Nature Communications in 2025, which enhances quantum simulation efficiency by 10x and reduces computational costs by prioritizing interactions based on their speed. The company’s approach drastically reduces quantum gates needed to run simulations by factors of more than a million in some cases - for example, lithium copper oxide can be simulated with 410,000 quantum gates compared to the previous baseline of 1.5 trillion. The capital will support Phasecraft’s hardware-agnostic approach, rewriting quantum algorithms to run efficiently on NISQ machines from Google, IBM, Quantinuum and QuEra.

Plessey Semiconductors

Plessey Semiconductors is a UK-based leading developer of advanced optoelectronic technology solutions, operating as the UK’s only LED manufacturer and the only LED maker globally commercializing LEDs on silicon substrates using their award-winning proprietary GaN-on-Silicon platform. The company has connections to quantum technology through partnerships integrating Nanoco Technologies’ cadmium-free quantum dot semiconductor nanoparticle technology into their monolithic microLED displays for augmented reality and virtual reality applications. With leading-edge 150mm and 200mm wafer processing facilities in Plymouth and comprehensive photonic characterization laboratories, Plessey provides full-field emissive microLED displays combining high-density RGB pixel arrays with CMOS backplanes, with potential applications in optical processing units for AI operations that are faster and more energy-efficient than traditional silicon devices.

Post-Quantum

Post-Quantum is a UK cybersecurity company founded in 2009 that specializes in post-quantum cryptography solutions and quantum-safe security implementations, developing cryptographic libraries, security protocols, and migration tools that help organizations transition from classical encryption algorithms to quantum-resistant cryptography standards, providing post-quantum cryptographic software, security consulting services, and implementation support for enterprises, government agencies, and technology companies preparing for the quantum computing era when current encryption methods will become vulnerable to quantum attacks.

PQShield

PQShield is an Oxford University spin-out specializing in post-quantum cryptography from theory to deployment, protecting systems against quantum computer threats with major funding rounds in 2023-2024. The company develops post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, hardware implementations, and security solutions designed to protect against attacks from both classical and quantum computers. PQShield serves semiconductor manufacturers, automotive companies, government agencies, and enterprises requiring quantum-safe security solutions, providing both cryptographic IP and security consulting services.

PwC

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is a multinational professional services network founded in 1849 (current form from 1998 merger), headquartered in London, United Kingdom. PwC provides quantum computing consulting services including quantum strategy development, quantum technology assessment, quantum workforce training, and quantum business transformation. The company quantum practice helps organizations understand quantum computing implications, identify quantum use cases, and prepare for quantum transitions. PwC collaborates with quantum computing providers and quantum startups offering quantum expertise to enterprise clients across industries. The company serves financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology sectors requiring quantum consulting and strategic guidance for quantum technology adoption. PwC advances quantum technology commercialization providing quantum business consulting and quantum education supporting enterprise quantum readiness and quantum technology integration worldwide.

QEDC

Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QEDC) is a UK-based organization founded in 2020 supporting quantum technology commercialization and quantum economic development. QEDC works to accelerate quantum technology adoption, foster quantum industry collaboration, and support quantum technology supply chains. The consortium brings together quantum companies, research institutions, government agencies, and investors to advance quantum technology ecosystem. QEDC provides quantum market intelligence, quantum business development support, and quantum technology advocacy advancing quantum industry growth. The consortium serves UK quantum technology ecosystem including quantum startups, quantum technology companies, investors, and policymakers. QEDC supports UK National Quantum Technologies Programme contributing to quantum technology commercialization, quantum workforce development, and quantum industry competitiveness advancing UK quantum technology leadership.

QinetiQ Quantum Technologies

QinetiQ is a defense technology company conducting UK MoD quantum navigation trials and developing quantum sensing for aerospace and defense applications. The Farnborough company provides defense R&D. QinetiQ develops and tests quantum sensors for military applications including quantum navigation systems, quantum communications, and quantum radar, supporting UK defense requirements for advanced sensing technologies.

Company Information

• Founded: 2001
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://qinetiq.com
• Categories: quantum sensing, defense

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QLM Technology

QLM Technology is a UK quantum sensing company founded in 2020 that develops quantum gas cameras and ultracold atom imaging systems for quantum research and quantum sensing applications, providing specialized detection and imaging equipment that enables researchers to visualize and characterize quantum states in ultracold atomic gases, supporting quantum computing research, quantum simulation experiments, and fundamental physics investigations that require precise detection and measurement of quantum many-body systems and quantum phase transitions in atomic gases at nanokelvin temperatures.

Quantinuum

In 2024-2025, Quantinuum achieved several historic milestones with its H-series quantum computers. The company surpassed a quantum volume of one million (1,048,576 or 2^20) and later achieved 33.5 million, surpassing competitors by a factor of 16,000. Quantinuum achieved ’three 9’s’ (99.9%) 2-qubit gate fidelity in its commercial quantum computer. In collaboration with Microsoft, the company demonstrated the most reliable logical qubits to date, with error rates 800 times lower than corresponding physical circuit error rates, advancing Quantinuum’s System Model H2 to Microsoft’s Level 2—Resilient phase of quantum computing. With JPMorgan Chase, Quantinuum achieved a 100x improvement over existing industry benchmarks using the H2-1 quantum computer with 56 trapped-ion qubits, setting a new world record for the cross entropy benchmark. The company announced its next system, Helios, set to launch in 2025 with 96 qubits and enhanced computational capabilities expected by mid-2025. In August 2025, Quantinuum raised approximately $400 million in a Series B funding round at a valuation of $10 billion. The round included a $50 million investment from Quanta at $26.76 per share, marking a major milestone in quantum computing financing. This Series B positions Quantinuum as one of the highest-valued quantum computing companies globally and provides capital to advance the development of the Helios system and expand commercial quantum computing services.

Quantopticon

Quantopticon develops the world’s first state-of-the-art software for modeling quantum photonic components called Quantillion. Founded by mother-daughter duo Gaby Slavcheva (Chief Scientific Officer) and Mirella Koleva (CEO), the company creates advanced software with a patent-pending algorithm for precise quantum electrodynamics. Quantillion allows hardware engineers to build optimized, highly performant quantum-photonic components and integrated circuits, shortening the optimization process from 26 weeks to 2 weeks and decreasing costs by 90%. The methodology underlying Quantillion was developed over 20 years of patent-pending research. Funding includes Innovate UK grants and partnerships with Universities of Cambridge and Oxford. Participated in Duality quantum accelerator and Creative Destruction Lab.

Quantrologee

Quantrologee is a joint spin-out venture from the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme devoted to high-precision measurement technology. The company is founded upon decades of expertise and intellectual property in quantum technologies and nanofabrication. Quantrologee develops advanced quantum sensors and metrology equipment for scientific research and industrial applications.

Company Information

• Founded: 2023
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://quantrologee.com
• Categories: quantum sensing

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QuantrolOx

QuantrolOx is an Oxford University spin-out building AI and machine learning-based automation software for quantum computer control systems. Their flagship product Quantum Edge uses Bayesian optimization to automate tuning, stabilization, and optimization of qubits across all major quantum hardware platforms, reducing resonator and qubit spectroscopy from hours to seconds and enabling one expert to manage multiple quantum computers instead of 3-4 experts for 10 qubits. The company raised £1.4 million in seed funding in 2022 led by Hoxton Ventures and Nielsen Ventures.

Quantum Dice

Quantum Dice is a UK quantum hardware company founded in 2019 that develops quantum random number generators using quantum tunneling effects in semiconductor devices to produce true quantum randomness, creating compact quantum entropy sources and random number generation hardware for cybersecurity, cryptography, and secure communications applications, providing quantum random number generators, entropy devices, and quantum-safe randomness solutions for telecommunications providers, cybersecurity companies, and organizations requiring certified high-quality entropy sources for encryption keys, digital signatures, and secure protocols that leverage quantum physical processes for unpredictable randomness generation.

Quantum Exponential

Quantum Exponential is a UK-based quantum technology investment and commercialization company founded in 2020. The company invests in quantum computing startups, quantum technology companies, and quantum-enabled businesses across quantum computing stack. Quantum Exponential provides strategic investment, business development support, and quantum expertise to portfolio companies. The company focuses on quantum software, quantum algorithms, quantum applications, and quantum technology commercialization. Quantum Exponential serves quantum technology investors, quantum entrepreneurs, and quantum industry stakeholders. The company contributes to UK quantum technology ecosystem advancing quantum technology commercialization, quantum startup growth, and quantum industry development. Quantum Exponential positions itself as quantum technology investor and quantum business accelerator supporting quantum technology adoption and quantum industry expansion worldwide.

Quantum Fabrix

Quantum Fabrix is the newest quantum spinout from Oxford University, founded in 2025, focusing on trapped ion technology to deliver scalable products for quantum computing, communication, and sensing. The company originated from research on ion trap quantum computing and is backed by Oxford Science Enterprises. Quantum Fabrix develops modular trapped-ion systems that can be networked together for distributed quantum computing and secure quantum communications.

Company Information

• Founded: 2025
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://quantumfabrix.com
• Categories: quantum processors, quantum communications

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Quantum Motion

On September 15, 2025, Quantum Motion delivered the first full-stack silicon CMOS quantum computer at the UK National Quantum Computing Centre, built on a 300-mm wafer process that integrates a quantum processing unit, cryogenic control electronics and a dilution refrigerator into a footprint of just three 19-inch racks. The system combines Quantum Motion’s Quantum Processing Unit with a user interface and control stack compatible with Qiskit and Cirq, offering a complete data-centre-friendly solution that can be upgraded to larger processors without altering its physical envelope. This milestone demonstrates that a robust, functional quantum computer can be mass-produced using the same transistor technology underpinning conventional silicon chips. In October 2025, Isobel C. Clarke, Virginia Ciriano-Tejel, David J. Ibberson, and colleagues at Quantum Motion achieved single-shot spin readout directly within a standard 22 nanometer integrated circuit, converting spin information into a measurable electrical signal with exceptional visibility exceeding 90% and observing millisecond spin relaxation times.

Quantum Security Defence

Quantum Security Defence is a global community and consultancy organization focused on quantum technologies, quantum cybersecurity, and quantum secure communications, founded by Anna and Steve. Operating internationally with a UK base, the organization unites the global quantum supply chain so that adoption is trusted, secure, and resilient. Quantum Security Defence has grown to more than 1,000 members with a 20,000+ fast-growing community and 100+ expert contributors providing global capability. The organization provides enterprise supply chain consulting services via a professional membership model, serving enterprises, governments, and critical infrastructure leaders navigating quantum adoption. Services include guidance through complexity from policy and standards to implementation roadmaps, access to 40-50 hours of expert lectures on quantum technologies and cybersecurity courses, and strategic consulting on quantum strategy yielding 85% cost savings and 4-week capability boosts. Quantum Security Defence operates as both an educational platform and professional consultancy, helping organizations prepare for quantum threats while building quantum-ready infrastructure and security frameworks.

QuantumLeap AI

QuantumLeap AI develops quantum machine learning software and AI-powered quantum algorithm optimization tools. The company combines quantum computing with classical AI to create hybrid systems for complex data analysis and pattern recognition. QuantumLeap AI’s platform provides tools for quantum neural network development, quantum feature extraction, and quantum-enhanced AI model training. Target applications include drug discovery, materials science, and financial modeling where quantum machine learning can provide advantages. Based in London, QuantumLeap AI collaborates with AI researchers and quantum computing companies. The company focuses on practical quantum machine learning applications deliverable on near-term quantum hardware. QuantumLeap AI offers both software tools and consulting services for quantum AI development.

Qubo Quantum

Qubo Quantum is a UK quantum technology consultancy offering training to implementation services, empowering organizations with quantum opportunities and threats understanding. The company provides quantum education programs, strategic consulting, and implementation support to help businesses adopt quantum technologies. Qubo Quantum serves enterprises across multiple sectors with customized quantum training programs, quantum strategy development, and practical guidance for integrating quantum computing into business operations.

Company Information

• Founded: 2020
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://quboquantum.com
• Categories: consulting, training

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Queensgate Nanopositioning

Queensgate manufactures piezo actuators with capacitance feedback for precision motion control and nanopositioning in quantum applications. The Torquay company provides closed-loop positioning systems. Queensgate’s high-precision actuators enable nanometer-scale positioning for quantum optics experiments, quantum device manufacturing, and scientific instrumentation requiring ultra-stable positioning.

Company Information

• Founded: 1989
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://nanopositioning.com
• Categories: quantum components, precision motion

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Qureca

Qureca is a UK quantum education and workforce development company founded in 2019 that provides comprehensive quantum training programs, professional development courses, and recruitment services for the quantum technology industry, offering educational content ranging from quantum fundamentals to advanced quantum computing applications for professionals, students, and organizations looking to build quantum expertise, connecting quantum talent with employers across academia, industry, and government while developing curricula and certification programs that address the growing global demand for quantum-skilled professionals in quantum computing, quantum communications, quantum sensing, and related quantum technologies.

Rahko

Rahko applies quantum machine learning algorithms to drug discovery and pharmaceutical research, developing quantum-enhanced computational methods for molecular analysis, drug-target interactions, and compound optimization that leverage quantum computing’s potential advantages in exploring complex chemical space for therapeutic applications.

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• Founded: 2018
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://rahko.ai
• Categories: software

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RF Com CryoCoax

RF Com manufactures high-density microwave interconnects for quantum computers with SMPM connectors at 4.75mm pitch enabling 120 lines on ISO 100 plate. The Abingdon company specializes in cryogenic RF. RF Com’s CryoCoax high-density interconnect solutions address the wiring bottleneck in scaling quantum computers, enabling thousands of control and readout lines in compact dilution refrigerator spaces.

Company Information

• Founded: 2018
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://rfcom.co.uk
• Categories: quantum components, rf interconnects

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Riverlane

Riverlane is a pioneering quantum computing software company focused on developing quantum error correction and operating system technologies essential for fault-tolerant quantum computing. Founded in 2016 by Steve Brierley, the company has built Deltaflow, a comprehensive quantum software platform that provides the classical infrastructure needed to control and manage quantum computers at scale. Riverlane’s technology addresses one of quantum computing’s most critical challenges: managing the complex classical computation required for quantum error correction in real-time. The company’s approach involves building specialized hardware and software systems that can process the massive amounts of syndrome data generated by quantum error correction codes. Riverlane has established partnerships with major quantum hardware companies and research institutions, working to standardize quantum error correction protocols and develop the software infrastructure for million-qubit quantum computers. As the quantum industry moves toward fault-tolerant systems, Riverlane’s expertise in quantum error correction positions them as a crucial enabler of practical quantum computing applications.

Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce explores quantum computing applications for aerospace and energy sectors, investigating quantum algorithms for engine design optimization, materials simulation, supply chain management, and predictive maintenance to enhance efficiency and performance in aviation and power generation systems.

Company Information

• Founded: 2021
• Country: United Kingdom
• Website: https://rolls-royce.com
• Categories: applications

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SECQAI

SECQAI is an ultra-secure hardware and software company and NATO DIANA initiative member that announced the world’s first hybrid Quantum Large Language Model (QLLM) in February 2025. The technology integrates quantum computing into traditional LLM structures to enhance computational efficiency, problem-solving capabilities, and linguistic understanding with applications in semiconductor design, cryptography, materials discovery, and pharmaceuticals. SECQAI is supported by NATO DIANA Accelerator and Innovate UK funding for quantum computing research.

Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered PLC is a British multinational banking and financial services company founded in 1969 (through merger, origins to 1853), headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Standard Chartered explores quantum computing for banking applications including fraud detection, financial modeling, and risk management. The company investigates post-quantum cryptography protecting banking infrastructure and customer data against quantum computing threats. Standard Chartered collaborates with fintech companies and quantum providers exploring quantum advantage for international banking operations across Asia, Africa, and Middle East markets. The company serves emerging markets banking requiring quantum-enhanced security and computational capabilities for cross-border transactions and financial services. Standard Chartered contributes to quantum-safe banking development preparing for post-quantum security transitions protecting international banking operations.

Toshiba Quantum Technology Division

Toshiba Quantum Technology Division is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, headed by Andrew Shields, operating as part of Toshiba Europe Limited’s Cambridge Research Laboratory. Toshiba started quantum cryptography research in 1999 and manufactures the Multiplexed QKD System at their Cambridge UK base. In March 2025, Toshiba Europe Limited launched a commercial QKD system integrating post-quantum cryptography (PQC) using NIST’s ML-KEM standard, offering enhanced quantum-safe security. In May 2024, Toshiba developed a QRNG fully integrated into semiconductor chips ready for mass manufacture. The division demonstrated record-breaking QKD transmission distances and pioneered quantum-secured network deployments across Europe and Asia. Toshiba collaborates with telecommunications operators including BT Group and global financial institutions to deploy quantum-safe communications infrastructure. The company serves telecommunications operators, government agencies, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure sectors requiring commercial-grade quantum key distribution systems and quantum-safe networking equipment.

Universal Quantum

Universal Quantum develops trapped ion quantum computers using innovative ‘quantum charge-coupled device’ (QCCD) architecture that enables individual control and measurement of ions with high fidelity. The UK company, founded by quantum computing pioneer Winfried Hensinger and team from University of Sussex, secured $16.6 million Series A funding in 2022 and partners with organizations including Rolls-Royce and German Aerospace Center (DLR) to develop modular, scalable trapped-ion quantum computers for scientific and industrial applications.

University College London

University College London (UCL) is a public research university founded in 1826, located in London, United Kingdom. UCL conducts advanced quantum research through quantum science and engineering programs advancing quantum computing quantum communications and quantum technologies. The university researchers contribute to quantum algorithms quantum hardware quantum networks and quantum applications. UCL collaborates with UK quantum companies and maintains quantum research partnerships. The university serves quantum research community through quantum research quantum education and technology transfer supporting UK National Quantum Technologies Programme advancing quantum technology development and quantum innovation.

University of Bristol

University of Bristol is a red brick research university founded in 1876, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. Bristol conducts world-leading quantum photonics research advancing photonic quantum computing quantum communications and quantum technologies. The university Quantum Engineering Technology Labs and Quantum Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training advance quantum hardware development. Bristol has produced quantum technology spinouts including PsiQuantum and Orca Computing. The university serves quantum research community through quantum research quantum education and technology transfer supporting UK quantum technology leadership positioning Bristol as global quantum photonics research leader.

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge is a collegiate research university founded in 1209, located in Cambridge, England, second-oldest university in English-speaking world. Cambridge conducts world-leading quantum research through quantum computing quantum materials quantum photonics and quantum technologies programs. The university Cavendish Laboratory advances quantum physics research. Cambridge has produced numerous quantum technology spinouts including Cambridge Quantum Computing and maintains strong quantum industry partnerships. The university serves quantum research community through fundamental quantum research quantum education and technology transfer advancing quantum information science supporting UK quantum technology leadership positioning Cambridge as global quantum research leader.

University of Oxford

University of Oxford is a collegiate research university founded circa 1096, located in Oxford, England, oldest university in English-speaking world. Oxford conducts world-leading quantum research through Oxford Quantum Information Science group, Department of Physics, and Oxford Quantum Circuits spinout. The university advances quantum computing quantum cryptography quantum communications and quantum technologies. Oxford researchers contribute to ion trap quantum computing quantum algorithms quantum error correction and quantum hardware development. The university has produced numerous quantum technology spinouts including Oxford Quantum Circuits and maintains partnerships with quantum companies. Oxford serves quantum research community through fundamental quantum research quantum education and technology transfer advancing quantum information science and supporting UK quantum technology leadership positioning Oxford as global quantum research leader.

Vodafone

Vodafone Group PLC is a British multinational telecommunications company founded September 16 1982 headquartered in Newbury Berkshire experimenting with quantum key distribution and quantum-safe security technologies for telecommunications networks. Vodafone is among leading telcos experimenting with and deploying quantum technology for network optimization wave propagation and cybersecurity applications. The company invests in post-quantum cryptography preparing telecommunications infrastructure for quantum threats. Vodafone explores quantum networking technologies for ultra-secure communications and quantum-enhanced network management for 5G and future telecommunications infrastructure serving global telecommunications markets enterprise customers government agencies and critical infrastructure sectors.

Wave Photonics

Wave Photonics is a Cambridge-based integrated photonics company founded in May 2021 by University of Cambridge quantum photonics PhDs James Lee and Matthew Anderson along with CTO Mateusz Kubica. The company received £4.5 million ($5.8M) in seed funding in June 2024 co-led by UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund and Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, with participation from Redstone QAI Ventures’ Quantum Fund, Kyra Ventures, and Deep Tech Labs. Complemented by non-dilutive grants from Horizon Europe EIC Fund and Innovate UK, Wave Photonics’ total funding reached £5.4 million ($6.9M). The company develops on-chip photonics designs for quantum technologies, sensors, and data-center applications, building and validating computational photonics design technology to reduce photonic product development time and unlock the transformative potential of integrated photonics. Wave Photonics leads consortium projects pioneering quantum computing applications leveraging photonic integrated circuits.

Zero Point Motion

Zero Point Motion is a UK quantum technology company founded in 2020 that develops quantum inertial navigation systems and quantum accelerometers for precision navigation applications where GPS is unavailable, creating compact quantum sensors that leverage cold atom interferometry and atomic physics to provide ultra-precise measurements of acceleration and rotation for autonomous vehicles, submarines, aircraft, and spacecraft requiring navigation-grade performance in GPS-denied environments, offering quantum sensing solutions that maintain long-term navigation accuracy without external reference signals through atomic-scale precision measurements.