Quantum Innovation Lancaster

Where the minds, facilities and ambition unite to shape the UK’s quantum future.

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Lancaster University's quantum advantage

Lancaster University has the minds, facilities and ambition to shape the UK’s quantum future. Ranked in the UK top 15 and winner of University of the Year in the Northwest (2026), Lancaster is a research-intensive university with a distinguished record in knowledge exchange, innovation, and advanced technology skills development.

With over 15,000 business and innovation partnerships and £2 billion in annual economic impact, Lancaster combines academic excellence with real-world impact. Through our unique campus facilities and an award-winning partnerships team, we connect organisations with the right expertise, resources, and funding to solve their most complex challenges.

Our expertise

Our experts in physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computing, healthcare, social sciences, management science and global affairs focus on:

  • Quantum Computing and AI: Algorithms, machine learning, AI and analytics.
  • Quantum Sensing and Devices: Quantum sensors, photonic devices, medical imaging and defence technologies.
  • Quantum Metrology and Materials: Superconductors, semiconductors and advanced energy materials.
  • Quantum Communications: Networks, security, space communications and next generation 5G/6G integration.
  • Societal Impact and Policy: Health applications, environmental monitoring, manufacturing innovation, policy and governance.

Our facilities

  • Ultra-Low Temperature Labs

    Millikelvin cryogenics capability, a national resource for quantum hardware development.

  • Nanofabrication Cleanrooms

    State-of-the-art precision fabrication for nanoscale quantum devices.

  • IsoLab

    World-class facility for characterising quantum systems in controlled and isolated noise-free environments and home to advanced nano-imaging, quantum optics and an industry-standard qubit testbed.

  • Quantum Technology Centre

    A cross-disciplinary hub driving research translation, collaboration and industrial engagement.

Our impact

  • Quantum Base

    Lancaster’s first spinout to float on the London Stock Exchange. Its patented Q-ID technology helps prevent counterfeiting across global industries securing £4.8 million in investment.

  • Quinas Technology

    Winner of the World Intellectual Property Organisation Global Award 2025 for its drive for innovation, business growth, and positive social impact.

  • Quantum materials

    Over £10M in active funding for innovation in molecular electronics, uniting leading academics with industry partners including IBM, Evonik, Adidas, Vito, Bruker and Kratos Analytical.

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Contact

For more information, contact Dr Steve Fish, Director of Partnerships and Business Engagement, Faculty of Science and Technology.

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