Digital Catapult: Quantum Technology Access Programme

Digital Catapult’s Quantum Technology Access Programme (QTAP) is part of a wider Innovate UK Industry Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) funded project called Quantum Data Centre of the Future which aims to embed a quantum computer within a classical data centre to explore real world access to a quantum computer. QTAP aims to demonstrate the potential of quantum technology, raise awareness, educate end users, and foster industry partnerships to drive the future adoption and commercialisation of quantum computing.

The National Quantum Computing Centre estimates that the market impact of applications for quantum computing will be between £20 and £35 billion by 2027, which greatly contributes to the relevance and importance of delivering the Quantum Data Centre of the Future Technology Access Programme.

Quantum computing is set to revolutionise the technologies as we know them and bring immense economic and societal benefits in the next decade, impacting a wide range of industries. They can provide a transformative impact on cost saving and empowering businesses to create and design products that exceed expectations.

The programme offers industries the opportunity to bridge the gap between quantum computing’s complex concepts and practical industry applications.

Successful applicants will get the opportunity to gain competitive advantage through the programme, unlocking the future benefits and applications of quantum computing for their industry. The programme will allow them to upskill their workforce, build valuable partnerships and drive innovation.

The programme provides participants with the opportunity to explore groundbreaking quantum technologies and get access to support from Digital Catapult technologists and industry partners ORCA Computing and Riverlane.

• Develop use cases relevant to your business needs
• Participate in a free, structured programme with support from experts to enhance your quantum algorithm development
• Receive education, training and masterclasses in quantum computing to explore its applications
• Gain access to cutting-edge quantum hardware and software
• Connect with a network of industry partners and join an esteemed alumni network

QTAP supports end users who are looking to develop algorithms that can be run on a quantum computer or simulation, but lack knowledge about quantum technology and its market.

The programme is looking for companies from various sectors, including but not limited to:

• Advanced manufacturing
• Automotive
• Construction
• Energy
• Material science
• Media and entertainment
• Pharmaceutical
• Telecoms
• Transportation

The participants could be from the C-suite, distinguished engineers and scientists, data experts, internal algorithm experts in R&D, methods developers looking to explore how quantum computing can be applied to their industry.

The programme welcomes everyone regardless of their background, knowledge or resources to approach quantum computing. However, we require a decent level of technical aptitude in participants to be able to run Quantum Simulations during the programme.