Policy Engagement

Sir Peter Knight"The UK’s National Quantum Technologies Programme has invested £1bn over ten years to create a coherent government, industry and academic community to accelerate the translation of quantum technologies into the marketplace.

As we approach the next phase, I welcome Imperial’s intent to engage with policymakers and external partners to help ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of the emerging multi-billion-pound new quantum technology markets." 

- Professor Sir Peter Knight FRS HonFInstP

  
QuEST is working in partnership with Imperial’s Public Affairs team to support evidence-based policymaking in the area of quantum technologies. We are currently running a project funded by Research England Policy Support Fund focussed on four areas aligned with the QuEST academic strategy project:
 
1. Quantum Internet
2. Materials for Quantum Technologies
3. Post-Quantum Cryptography
4. Applications of Quantum Computing
 

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Our strategic research areas:

Quantum science is at an exciting junction, uniting as it does the disciplines of physics, chemistry, computer science, materials and, increasingly, engineering, to push forward the boundaries of quantum technology.

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The UK’s National Quantum Technologies Programme

The UK National Quantum Technologies Programme aims to ensure the successful transition of quantum technologies from laboratory to industry.

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Public Affairs

The public affairs team connect Imperial with key stakeholders - locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

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