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We're solving
industry problems with
academic research.

Quantum computing is set to revolutionise problem-solving for the betterment of our economy and society. To realise this potential, quantum resources must be deployed with skill and precision. 

We are leading a dedicated research programme to deliver quantum-enhanced solutions that are demonstrable, verifiable, and co-designed for emerging quantum hardware.

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Research Areas

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Application

Quantum Algorithms and

Machine Learning

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Quantum Cyber Security

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Programming and

Implementation

Architecture and HPC

Integration

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Noise Handling

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Researchers

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Publications

Our team consists of enthusiastic experts in all aspects of quantum computing (from theory to practice, from foundation to application, from design to programming) all motivated by a common desire to uncover the boundless possibilities offered by this ground-breaking technology.

 

Get to know the team and explore their research areas.

Quantum Fringe 2026

SCOTLAND

A festival of Quantum events  |  Edinburgh  | May- June 2026

News & Seminars

New collaboration to explore quantum computing for industrial design and simulation

Quantinuum, Rolls-Royce, Riverlane and EPCC will work together to investigate how fault-tolerant quantum computing could advance complex fluid dynamics simulations, including for uses in gas turbine design.

£6.2 Million Energy Award to Advance Tools for Managing Quantum Threats to Cybersecurity

Quantum computing research turbocharged by funding boost

A UK Government investment of £20 million for the University of Edinburgh’s Quantum Software Lab (QSL) will accelerate the development of quantum software.

2 Jul 2026
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QSL Seminar

Out-of-Distribution Generalization for Learning Quantum Channels with Low-Energy Coherent States

Jason Pereira (LIP6)

18 Jun 2026
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QSL Seminar

PsiQuantum's suite of tools for quantum development

Sam Morley-Short (PsiQuantum)

4 Jun 2026
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QSL Seminar

Towards high-value quantum advantage.

Ruslan Shaydulin (JP Morgan)

Informatics Forum,

The University of Edinburgh,

10 Crichton St,

Newington,

Edinburgh,

EH8 9AB

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The Quantum Software Lab is part of the University of Edinburgh, a charitable body registered in Scotland with registration number SC005336.

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