Xairos Closes Out Phase 1 of the Innovate UK Contracts for Innovation: Quantum Sensors and PNT Missions Primer
Xairos UK, Ltd. (Xairos), a UK-based leader in Quantum Time Transfer (QTT) technology, today announced the successful conclusion of Phase 1 of the Innovate UK Contracts for Innovation: Quantum Sensors and PNT Missions Primer.
Under the £1.4 million TimeLink programme, Xairos has led the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Innovate UK Quantum PNT Mission, de-risking the company’s patented quantum protocols and establishing a robust UK-based hardware and software baseline for resilient, GNSS-independent timing.
The successful conclusion of TimeLink Phase 1 marks a key milestone in advancing next-generation timing technologies in the UK. Delivered by a strong consortium of industry and academic partners—including Duality Quantum Photonics, Lumino Technologies, Cranfield University, Quantum Technology Associates, and Vodafone—it highlights the impact of a collaborative, UK-based supply chain in driving innovation and strengthening national capabilities.
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