A national network to coordinate quantum technology standards was announced with £10 million in support. Led by NPL, it is intended to bring together government, industry, academia and standards bodies.
Source announcement date: 2026-06-16. This is a summary of the dated announcement; stated aims are not confirmed outcomes.
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- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology — World’s first national framework for quantum standards to boost UK leadership and trade in groundbreaking future tech
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