Microsoft has opened applications for its 2026 Quantum Research Pioneers Program, supporting academic research in measurement-based topological quantum computing.

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Microsoft launched its 2026 Quantum Research Pioneers Program, offering up to $200,000 in funding for academic research on measurement-based topological quantum computing. The program focuses on quantum logic, error correction, simulation, and fault-tolerant experiments. Applications open November 15, 2025, close January 31, 2026, with the 12-month program starting August 1, 2026. Eligible applicants are university professors worldwide who can submit proposals related to measurement-based quantum computing approaches.

Microsoft Opens 2026 Quantum Pioneers Program for Measurement-Based Topological Computing Research