King’s College London Awarded Access to Google’s Willow Processor Through NQCC Initiative
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) and Google Quantum AI today announced King’s College London (King’s) has been awarded access to the Willow processor as the named recipient of a joint initiative to explore novel applications for quantum computing. Launched in December 2025, the call for proposals was created through […]
This initiative follows increasing global competition in quantum computing development, with nations and major tech companies jockeying for early access and expertise in this foundational technology.
Access to advanced quantum processors like Google's Willow for academic research accelerates the discovery of practical applications, fostering a crucial talent pipeline and foundational knowledge for future quantum industries.
The UK's quantum research community now has direct hands-on access to a leading-edge quantum computing platform, potentially enabling breakthroughs that were previously hardware-limited.
- · UK quantum research sector
- · King's College London
- · Google Quantum AI
- · Quantum computing industry
King's College London researchers will begin exploring novel quantum computing applications on the Willow processor.
Pioneering research from this collaboration could lead to new algorithms or use cases that give the UK an edge in specific quantum application domains.
Successful demonstration of practical quantum applications might spur increased government and private investment in the UK's quantum ecosystem, enhancing its global competitive position.
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