UK-Netherlands Co-Innovation and Testbeds Pilot for Quantum Tech
Award: Share of up to £600,000
Programme: Innovate UK
Closing date: 28 October 2025, 11:00am UK time
Overview
UK registered businesses can apply for funding to collaborate on quantum technology projects with a Netherlands-based partner.
Projects must work with a testbed provider in either country and focus on development, prototyping, or testing of commercial quantum technologies.
Eligibility
- UK grant: £150,000 – £300,000.
- Netherlands grant: up to €300,000.
- Duration: 18 – 24 months.
- Project window: start by 1 Feb 2026, end by 29 Feb 2028.
- Must include one UK and one Netherlands business partner.
- Must use a UK or Netherlands testbed for development.
- No partner or country > 70 % of total costs.
- Majority of work carried out in UK / Netherlands.
- Only eligible project costs may be claimed.
Award & Project Duration
- UK Award: £150k – £300k
- Netherlands Award: up to €300k
- Duration: 18 – 24 months
- Project window: Feb 2026 to Feb 2028
Key Dates
- Closes: 28 October 2025
