{"id":920702,"date":"2026-07-18T05:12:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T10:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/18\/natwest-signs-up-to-quantum-trial-for-fraud-detection\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T05:12:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T10:12:17","slug":"natwest-signs-up-to-quantum-trial-for-fraud-detection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/18\/natwest-signs-up-to-quantum-trial-for-fraud-detection\/","title":{"rendered":"NatWest signs up to quantum trial for fraud detection"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"content-header\">\n<h2>The retail bank is one of 11 organisations testing quantum technologies as part of Digital Catapult\u2019s quantum technology access programme<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"content-center\">\n<ul>\n<li><i data-icon=\"1\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i data-icon=\"2\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"contributors-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/rms\/computerweekly\/Cliff-Saran-Sep-2022-140x180px.jpg\" alt=\"Cliff Saran\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><span>By<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/contributor\/Cliff-Saran\">Cliff Saran,<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Managing Editor<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\tPublished: <span>17 Jul 2026 12:05<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"content-body\">\n<p>Eleven organisations, including NatWest, have joined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/news\/366626055\/Digital-Catapult-explores-quantum-innovation-for-advanced-connectivity\">Digital Catapult\u2019s Quantum Technology Access Programme (QTAP)<\/a>, delivered in collaboration with the National Quantum Computing Centre\u2019s (NQCC) SparQ programme.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>QTAP provides UK-based companies with a guided pathway to understand quantum technologies, assess their sector-specific value and move from concept to practical application through expert guidance and experimentation. This latest cohort of businesses are focusing on combinatorial optimisation and quantum machine learning.<\/p>\n<p>Simon Plant, deputy director for innovation at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/blog\/Cliff-Sarans-Enterprise-blog\/Quantum-Computing-A-UK-moon-shot-or-670m-research-indulgence\">NQCC<\/a>, said: \u201cThrough SparQ, we\u2019re helping organisations move towards practical exploration of quantum computing. This cohort demonstrates growing confidence in quantum computing across UK industry, building the expertise, evidence and partnerships needed to accelerate responsible adoption and strengthen the UK\u2019s quantum capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Digital Catapult said the focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/feature\/UAE-eyes-quantum-computing-for-financial-services\">financial services<\/a>\u00a0reflects growing demand for quantum innovation and its role in building the UK\u2019s sovereign capability while identifying new practical use cases for the technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>NatWest plans to explore how quantum can be deployed to help detect fraud and illicit activity across large transaction networks, while CTA Fintech Solutions is assessing the use of quantum technologies for cross-system optimisation of legacy-to-cloud transaction flows to improve cost efficiency and strengthen resilience in highly regulated environments.<\/p>\n<p>Other firms participating in the QTAP programme include the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), and Health Innovation North West Coast, part of the UK\u2019s Health Innovation Network.\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>In healthcare, through QTAP, quantum computing is being used to improve diagnostic modelling, treatment pathways and outcome forecasting for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), a rare and life-threatening blood disorder considered a medical emergency. Through its participation, Health Innovation North West Coast aims to improve health and care outcomes for patients with TTP, supported by innovation and technology consultancy and access to ORCA Computing\u2019s PT-2 quantum computer.\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>The programme also includes trials and validation of use cases across defence and security, supply chains and logistics, and transport and infrastructure. Digital Catapult said the latest cohort will demonstrate how quantum as a frontier technology can be applied to all the high-growth sectors outlined in the UK government\u2019s Industrial Strategy, underpinning economic growth. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Previous participants include Vodafone, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, the Port of Dover and the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Now in its third year, the programme\u2019s latest phase will combine Digital Catapult\u2019s expertise with the NQCC\u2019s expanding national capability in quantum computing and testbeds.<\/p>\n<p>Paul Ceely, director of technology strategy at Digital Catapult, said: \u201cQuantum Computing is no longer a theoretical concept but a technology that is demonstrating its potential value through a variety of industrial and commercial applications. The UK\u2019s sovereign quantum capability is world-leading, but to maintain this it\u2019s critical to demonstrate real-world business use cases.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is why our work here in partnership with NQCC is vital, demystifying quantum innovation and demonstrating how it can drive commercial success for those that embrace it. Quantum adoption cannot be done in isolation, but in bridging the gap between quantum experts, experienced technologists, and industry leaders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs such, I\u2019m excited to see the novel solutions trialled and validated by our new cohort on a real quantum computer deployed at NQCC, which will translate deep tech into a commercial reality.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The programme will run until February 2027, supporting new commercial and collaborative partnerships that will help advance quantum innovation across UK industry. This includes continued collaboration with NQCC and technical partner ORCA Computing, enabling deep tech companies to scale across the UK economy.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"DigDeeperSplash\">\n<h4>\n\t\t\t<i data-icon=\"m\"><\/i>Read more on Chips and processor hardware<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"DigDeeperItem-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/opinion\/A-call-to-action-to-rebuild-the-UKs-semiconductor-industry\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/HeroImages\/chip-processor-circuitboard-Studio-FI-adobe_searchsitetablet_520X173.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/HeroImages\/chip-processor-circuitboard-Studio-FI-adobe_searchsitetablet_520X173.jpg 960w,https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/HeroImages\/chip-processor-circuitboard-Studio-FI-adobe.jpg 1280w\" alt ><\/p>\n<h5>A call to action to rebuild the UK\u2019s semiconductor 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rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Lyndia Mayoral<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The retail bank is one of 11 organisations testing quantum technologies as part of Digital Catapult\u2019s quantum technology access programme By Cliff Saran, Managing Editor Published: 17 Jul 2026 12:05 Eleven organisations, including NatWest, have joined Digital Catapult\u2019s Quantum Technology Access Programme (QTAP), delivered in collaboration with the National Quantum Computing Centre\u2019s (NQCC) SparQ 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