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Groundbreaking New Research Hub Aims To Develop “Near-Unhackable” Quantum Internet


Heriot-Watt University heads a new quantum research hub to develop a secure quantum internet and advance technologies across various sectors, fueled by a significant UK government investment. Heriot-Watt University has been chosen to lead a groundbreaking new quantum research hub that aims to dev

Pictured is Quentin Pankhurst (bio hub), Gerald Buller (IQN), Peter Kyle MP, Douglas Paul (PNT), Kirsty Annand (QuantIC/Quantum sensing and timing), Viv Kendon (Q Computing). Professor Gill Murray, Deputy Principal for Enterprise and Business at Heriot-Watt University, highlighted the broader implications of the announcement: “The launch of five new quantum hubs is a significant milestone for the UK and represents a major shift in data security and cutting-edge applications across all sectors. They are expected to drive entrepreneurship, workforce development, and regulatory input into the rapidly emerging UK quantum industry, potentially sparking significant economic growth and job creation in the coming years.

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