1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Applications closed January 31, 2026; selection announcements by March 15, 2026. The application window has already passed as of today (2026-05-08).
2026 Quantum Pioneers Program (QuaPP) is sponsored by Microsoft. The 2026 Quantum Pioneers Program (QuaPP) is a Microsoft competitive research initiative that awards up to five grants of $200,000 each to university professors and researchers advancing measurement-based quantum computing (MBQC).
Get a weekly digest of new grants like this
A free weekly digest of new foundation and federal funding opportunities as they're added to Granted. Unsubscribe anytime.
Or search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Microsoft Opens Applications for 2026 Quantum Pioneers Program Targeting Measurement-Based Computing - Quantum Computing Report Microsoft Opens Applications for 2026 Quantum Pioneers Program Targeting Measurement-Based Computing Microsoft Opens Applications for 2026 Quantum Pioneers Program Targeting Measurement-Based Computing Microsoft has launched the 2026 Quantum Pioneers Program (QuaPP) , a competitive research initiative designed to advance the development of measurement-based quantum computing (MBQC).
Coordinated by Dr. Chetan Nayak , Technical Fellow and VP of Quantum Hardware, the program seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical topological physics and practical fault-tolerant hardware.
Microsoft’s specific interest lies in leveraging adaptive measurements on entangled resource states to simplify control systems and enhance the robustness of topological qubits, which encode information in global properties of matter to provide inherent error resilience. The program will select up to five research proposals, each eligible for an award of up to $200,000 USD delivered as a gift.
The program is structured for a 12-month duration, with funding set to begin in August 2026. This initiative is part of Microsoft’s broader strategy to cultivate a “discovery-to-deployment” ecosystem by funding academic research that aligns with their internal roadmap for scalable, fault-tolerant architectures.
Technical focus areas for the 2026 cycle include novel simulation approaches for topological qubit dynamics, innovative readout and control components, and quantum error correction (QEC) tailored specifically for measurement-based paradigms. Additionally, Microsoft is seeking proposals for early fault-tolerant and NISQ experiments, as well as measurement-based methods for quantum characterization, verification, and validation (MB-QCVV).
Proposals that envision active collaboration with the Microsoft Quantum team are explicitly welcomed. The program is open to professors at global universities or degree-granting research institutions. Applications are being accepted through January 31, 2026 , with selection decisions scheduled for announcement by March 15, 2026.
Submissions require a five-page project description detailing the specific technical challenge addressed, the desired impact on the field, and the required facilities or materials needed to complete the research. Read the official announcement and full submission guidelines on the Microsoft Quantum blog here . Mohamed Abdel-Kareem 2026-01-22T15:59:53-08:00
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: University professors and researchers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
2026 Quantum Pioneers Program (QuaPP) is funded by Microsoft. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.