UK–Germany collaborative innovation for quantum technologies 2026

[{"label":"Application Limit","value":"A UK business can lead one application and collaborate in one further application. If not leading, a UK business can collaborate in up to two applications. Academic institutions and RTOs can collaborate in any number of applications."},{"label":"Specific Themes","value":"Technologies to scale practical quantum computing. Commercial quantum computing software solutions and services. Industrial products and scalable quantum systems. Quantum sensing applications."},{"label":"Research Categories","value":"Feasibility studies. Industrial research."},{"label":"Subcontractors","value":"Allowed up to 20% of total eligible UK participation costs. Overseas subcontractors must be justified. Lower cost alone is not sufficient reason."},{"label":"Subsidy Scheme","value":"Award classified as a Subsidy under the Subsidy Control Act 2022. Not part of Minimal Financial Assistance."},{"label":"State Aid Consideration","value":"EU State aid rules may apply in limited circumstances under Windsor Framework."},{"label":"Sanctions Rule","value":"Funding will not be provided where it breaches UK sanctions."},{"label":"Animal Research Rule","value":"Projects involving animals must comply with UKRI animal welfare guidance."},{"label":"Key Requirements","value":"Balanced technological contribution from both countries. Clear commercial exploitation plan. Equal significance to participants. Majority of work undertaken in UK and Germany."},{"label":"Renewal Rules","value":"A previously assessed application can be resubmitted once if not materially different."},{"label":"Important Notes","value":"UK and German partners are funded separately by respective national bodies. German partners do not receive UK funding. Project title must match German submission. Project must not start before Grant Offer Letter approval. Funding subject to sufficient high quality applications."}]