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Out of the lab – into the world

Quantum Frontier is the gateway to a new world of business built on quantum science.

Part of Bristol Innovations, the University of Bristol’s catalyst for innovation, our network brings together individuals and organisations who are working to commercialise quantum technologies and create the next generation of quantum enterprises.

We’re working with academics, entrepreneurs, corporates, investors and government agencies to tackle global challenges and seek new pathways to secure communications, supercomputing, space-based technologies, AI, cybersecurity and more.

Whether you’re already working in quantum, or looking to take the first step, we welcome you.

Upcoming Events

For a full round-up of upcoming quantum events, head over to our content partner, Foresight.

UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2025

7 November 2025, 9 – 5pm
Business Design Centre, London, UK

This event brings together industry, academia, investors, and policymakers to highlight how quantum is accelerating its commercial impact and adoption, transforming technologies, and reshaping UK and global markets.

European Quantum Technologies Conference 2025

10-12 November 2025
Copenhagen, Denmark

This flagship event brings together stakeholders from academia, industry, and policy to discuss the latest developments in quantum technologies.

Optica 2025 Quantum Industry Summit – Fourth Edition

11-12 November 2025
M Shed, Bristol, UK

This distinguished Summit serves as a confluence for quantum companies and their prospective supply chain partners, designed explicitly to address the industry’s demands and the substantial challenges on the horizon.

Incubation

One third of all UK quantum startups have launched in Bristol, supported by a wealth of quantum and deeptech incubation hubs in the city.  

The University of Bristol’s Quantum Technologies Innovation Centre offers startups and businesses access to high-spec dry labs, specialist equipment and support. Its full facility will open at the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus in Autumn 2026. 

Science Creates provides startups with essential R&D space and support, alongside its own dedicated venture capital fund. It will open OMX, its third deep tech incubator in 2026, with £8.5 million funding from University of Bristol and Research England.  

Mission Street will open 145,000 sq ft of lab and office space in the centre of Bristol’s innovation district in Autumn 2026.

SETsquared Bristol is an acclaimed tech incubator, providing training and an expert network of advisers and investors for deep tech founders to grow their business.  

TRAINING

SETsquared Bristol provides training courses with a proven track record of helping aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs to commercialise their ideas and make a purposeful impact.

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PIC Bootcamp courses teach people about the use cases for photonic-integrated devices and how to create your own for real-world applications. Based on courses developed by the University of Bristol and augmented by Southampton’s fabrication expertise, they combine industrial insights from Wave Photonics and Bay Photonics to ensure they meet industry needs. 

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This University of Bristol course is designed to introduce you to the fundamental concepts of RF engineering, covering essential topics such as transmission lines, matching networks, and RF amplifier design.

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Learn quantum information and quantum computation with two intensive mathematical six-week online quantum courses taught by leading experts at the University of Bristol, delivered in collaboration with the NQCC.

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Expert Insights

Hear from experts across our network, including from Bristol Innovations’ Foresight, a digital publication focused on the business of innovation. 

From research to reality: quantum is not AI

At Foresight Live, panellists warn against overpromising quantum breakthroughs, calling instead for collaboration, supply chain clarity, and a long-term strategy

World first for startup with photonics-powered ‘binoculars’ eye scanner

Bristol health tech business, Siloton, pivots to change how millions could monitor sight loss

How quantum computing will reshape security, strategy, and competition

Adam Sandman, founder and CEO of Inflectra, talks about why the financial industry needs to think about digital resilience in a post-quantum world

Can AI data pains lead to photonics business opportunities?

AlbionVC partner Dave Grimm on why now is the time for photonics chips to shine

Our Network

Key Partners

Companies we work with

Academic partners

University of Bristol Bristol Quantum Information Institute

Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Engineering

University of Bristol Quantum Information Science and Technologies Centre for Doctoral Training

University of Bristol Optoelectronic and Quantum Technologies MSc programme

Quantum Engineering Technology Labs (QET Labs)

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