The Quantum Computing Access Programme: Call for Academic Proposals

Closed 26 Mar 2025

Opened 10 Mar 2025

Contact

QCAP Team

NQCCQCAP@stfc.ac.uk

Overview

The 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 in support of UK quantum readiness. It aims to accelerate scientific research, innovation, skills development and applications 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

AWS BRAKET

IBM QUANTUM

Backends:

Backends:

Backends:

IONQ​ ARIA 1 (25 Qubits)  and FORTE (32 Qubits) 

RIGETTI ANKAA-3 (82 Qubits) 

IONQ​ ARIA 1 and 2 (25 Qubits)  

RIGETTI ANKAA-3 (82 Qubits)  

IQM GARNET (8 Qubits) 

QUERA AQUILA (256 Qubits) 

IBM BRISBANE, BRUSSELS, FEZ, KYIV, NAZCA, SHERBROOKE, STRASBOURG, TORINO, THEse ARE DISTRIBUTED ACROSS EAGLE R3 (127 QUBITS) THE FOLLOWING processors: HERON R2 (156 QUBITS), HERON R1 (133 QUBITS). 

+ MICROSOFT and backend simulators​ 

+ AWS and backend simulators 

+IBM simulators

 

Access for academic users

Users from the UK academic community may apply for access to quantum computing resource in support of research activities at UK universities. Access is awarded on a three-month basis subject to a rolling application and review process.

  • Next available access period: 1st May- July 31st 2025
  • Download the application form at the bottom of this page
  • Application forms should be submitted to NQCCQCAP@stfc.ac.uk by 5pm 26th March 2025  

Audiences

  • Research Community

Interests

  • Research and Innovation Sector Engagement