Research

The Bristol Quantum Information Institute at the University of Bristol encompasses our research across the entire spectrum of quantum physics, from theory to technology. It includes the QET Labs Research Centre and the Quantum Information Theory group.

Skills and training

Aligned to the research work in QET Labs and other research areas across the University of Bristol, the Quantum Engineering Centre of Doctoral Training (QE-CDT) offers an exceptional PhD training and development experience for those wishing to pursue a career in the emerging quantum technologies industry or in academia.

The University also offers postgraduate training through the MSc programme in Optoelectronic and Quantum Technologies.

Entrepreneurship and innovation

The West of England economy is worth over £38 billion a year with Bristol rated as the third largest private equity investment area outside of London and Oxford by 2021 Tech Nation report. The city is a cultural hub of activity for deep tech companies and QET Labs has strong links with the wider Bristol quantum community. A number of companies have been founded by former QET Labs researchers including KETS Quantum Security, QLM, Siloton and Qontrol.

The Quantum Technology Enterprise Centre (QTEC) at the University of Bristol, founded by the team at QET Labs, is a world-leading incubator for innovators for quantum inspired technologies and offers quantum scientists and engineers, a safe environment to explore the commercial potential of their technology.

The Quantum Technology Innovation Centre (QTIC) at the University of Bristol is a dedicated open access facility for quantum and deep tech companies to launch, grow and connect. It builds on Bristol's world-leading research in disruptive quantum technologies and helps position the region as a global leader in deep tech innovation.