The NQCC Quantum Computing Access Programme
The NQCC Quantum Computing Access Programme provides access to assured quantum compute services to grow the UK’s quantum computing user community.
The programme is part of the NQCC’s ‘SparQ’ initiative to support quantum readiness for the UK. It aims to accelerate scientific research, innovation, skills development and application discovery.
Users may request access to a range of state-of-the-art quantum computing platforms from leading technology providers. The programme seeks to remove access barriers and support multi-platform exploration and development.
Quantum computing platforms
The following quantum computing platforms are currently available through the Quantum Computing Access Programme:
Azure Quantum
- Pasqal EMU-TN emulator and Fresnel QPU
- Rigetti Ankaa-3
- IonQ Aria 1 and Aria 2 and Forte
AWS BRAKET
- IonQ Enterprise, Aria 1, Aria 1, Forte
- Rigetti Ankaa-3
- IQM Garnet
- QuEra Aquila
IBM QUANTUM
Various QPU systems across Eagle r2, Eagle r3, Heron r1, Heron r2
D-Wave
- Advantage 2 prototype 2.6
- Advantage 2 System 1.1
- Advantage 4.1
- Advantage 6.4
- Hybrid solvers: Binary quadratic model, Constrained quadratic model, Discrete Quadratic model, Nonlinear program
Access for academic users
Users from the UK academic community may apply for access to quantum computing resources in support of research activities at UK universities. Access is awarded on a three-month basis, subject to a rolling application and review process
- Applications are now open, and will close at 5pm on the 4th July, 2025
- To submit an academic proposal, click here.
Access associated with funded research and development calls
The NQCC seeks to promote use-case discovery through a range of funding calls under the SparQ initiative.
In addition to NQCC application engineering expertise, collaborative Proof of Concepts projects now offer quantum computing resources as part of the award package.
Please monitor Funding opportunities – NQCC for the latest relevant funding calls.
Access for a partner institution or programme
The NQCC may consider allocation of access to a partner council or UK institution to deliver a programme aligned to UK quantum readiness objectives.
Please click here to submit preliminary details of your proposed programme/activity.