UK-Netherlands Co-Innovation for Quantum Technology 2026
Innovate UK (UKRI) · Innovation grant (quantum)
$536KUK grant request of £250,000–£400,000 per project (~$536k max), up to 70% of costs for micro/small firms; £1.5M pot
Innovate UK grant for joint quantum technology projects between UK businesses and Dutch businesses, which are funded separately by RVO.
Key terms
- UK-registered business working with a for-profit Netherlands business applying to RVO
- UK grant request £250,000–£400,000; projects last 18–24 months
- Funding up to 70% (micro/small), 60% (medium) or 50% (large) of eligible costs
- Quantum technology projects only
- Closes 9 Feb 2027, 11:00 UK time
Eligibility
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Stages
- pre-seed, seed, series-a
- Needs VC/accelerator backing
- No
- Needs partner referral code
- No
- Must be incorporated
- Yes
- AI focus required
- No
- Students / researchers
- Not eligible
- Nonprofits
- Not eligible
Also required
- Netherlands business partner via RVO required
- Quantum technology focus
How to apply
Apply on the Innovation Funding Service before 11:00 UK time on the closing date.
- Benefit
- cash
- Equity-free
- Yes
- Decision time
- —
- Credit validity
- —
- Deadline
- 2027-02-09
- Status
- Open
Verified 2026-11-05 · source
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