Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, if he will take steps to support the research of the Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies.

The UK’s world-leading quantum ecosystem is underpinned by centres of research excellence across the country. The University of Sussex is an important part of this network, including as a partner in the QCi3 Quantum Research Hub and through its £24m EPSRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training together with the University of Bristol. As part of the £2 billion quantum package announced in March, further funding opportunities will become available through open competitions, which eligible UK universities and research organisations, including Sussex, will have the opportunity to apply for.