The University of Oxford will lead one of five new technology research hubs announced by the government last week.
The new hubs, supported by a £160 million investment, aim to explore the potential of quantum technology across various sectors, including healthcare, computing, national security and critical infrastructure.
Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, said: "We want to see a future where cutting-edge science improves everyday lives.
"That is the vision behind our investment in these new quantum technology hubs, by supporting the deployment of technology that will mean faster diagnoses for diseases, critical infrastructure safe from hostile threats, and cleaner energy for us all.
"This isn't just about research; it's about putting that research to work. These hubs will bridge the gap between brilliant ideas and practical solutions.
"They will not only transform sectors like healthcare and security, but also create a culture of accelerated innovation that helps to grow our economy."
The Hub for Quantum Computing via Integrated and Interconnected Implementations (QCI3), will be led by the University of Oxford.
Researchers intend to collaborate with industry partners to identify practical applications for quantum computing, finding solutions in areas including material design, fluid simulation and machine learning.
The QCI3 hub will approach research across three themes - improving quantum computing performance through hardware research, developing networking technologies for large-scale quantum systems, and building collaborations with scientists and engineers for algorithm development.
Professor Andrew Daley, principal investigator of the QCI3 hub and professor of quantum physics at Oxford, said: "Our hub brings together researchers with broad expertise on the forefront of hardware and software for quantum computing with leading experts in application areas.
"We will work with our industrial partners to unlock critical challenges in the development of quantum technologies, and drive impact through the development of real-world use cases for quantum computing."
The hub will engage with around 30 industry partners, who have already pledged support through £9.9 million funding.
Professor Charlotte Deane, executive chair of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, said: "Technologies harnessing quantum properties will provide unparalleled power and capacity for analysis at a molecular level, with truly revolutionary possibilities across everything from healthcare to infrastructure and computing.
"The five quantum technology hubs announced today will harness the UK’s expertise to foster innovation, support growth, and ensure that we capitalise on the profound opportunities of this transformative technology."
Oxford also has a strong involvement in the other four newly-launched quantum hubs, with professor Dame Molly Stevens being deputy director of the Q-BIOMED hub led by UCL and Cambridge which aims to use quantum technologies to transform early disease diagnosis.
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