Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – The UK government announced on November 7th that it will launch a quantum technology support scheme, simultaneously promoting the construction of scientific research infrastructure and international cooperation, accelerating the large-scale application of quantum technology in key fields such as medicine, transportation, defense, and energy, and contributing to national economic growth and industrial upgrading.
According to the UK government's forecast, by 2045, quantum technology could contribute £11 billion (approximately RMB 102.6 billion) to the UK's GDP and create over 100,000 jobs. Since the beginning of this year, the UK government has continued to increase its investment in the field of quantum technology.
This UK government funding focuses on core areas such as quantum sensing, supporting a number of cutting-edge technology research and development projects through a dedicated fund, promoting the transition of quantum technology from the laboratory to practical applications, improving the operational efficiency and technological breakthrough capabilities of related industries, and providing innovative solutions for public services and infrastructure construction.
According to reports, the UK will strengthen its domestic quantum research platform layout, establishing specialized institutions such as the Quantum Centre for Nuclear Defense and Security and the National Quantum Metrology Institute, deploying key facilities such as quantum computing testbeds, and integrating resources from universities and research institutions to focus on the application research of quantum technology in fields such as nuclear technology, medicine, and transportation. Simultaneously, it will actively expand international cooperation, signing cooperation agreements with multiple countries and regions to promote scientific research collaboration, talent exchange, and technology commercialization in the quantum field, building a global quantum innovation cooperation network.
The UK government stated that quantum technology, as a strategic emerging technology leading the future, has enormous potential to transform multiple industries and is an important engine for national industrial upgrading and economic growth. The current series of measures aims to accelerate the innovative transformation of quantum technology and consolidate the UK's leading position in the global quantum field. (End)
