UK commits up to £2 billion to buy and develop large-scale quantum computers

Why it matters

Instead of only funding research, the UK plans to act as a buyer of large quantum computers, giving companies a concrete public customer to build toward.

Sources (2)

• GOV.UK (DSIT and HM Treasury) UK's quantum leap to help beat disease, deliver high-paid jobs and strengthen national security as first country in the world to roll out quantum computers at scale
  Primary sourceMar 17, 2026

  “Raft of support worth up to £2 billion to establish the UK as a world leader in Quantum, from skills and talent to research and procurement programmes.”

• Quantum Computing Report UK Government Commits £2 Billion ($2.67 Billion USD) to National Quantum Scaling and Procurement
  Independent coverageMar 17, 2026

  “This funding includes £1 billion ($1.34 billion USD) specifically for a first-of-its-kind procurement programme and over £1 billion ($1.34 billion USD) over the next four years for technology development, skills, and facilities.”