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National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

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http://www.npl.co.uk/
Last activity: 21.10.2026
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Categories: AtomicInfrastructureSecurityTechnologyTiming
We undertake excellent science and engineering to deliver extraordinary impact for the UK and provide the measurement capability that underpins the UK's prosperity and quality of life. From accelerating new antibiotics and more effective cancer treatments to developing unhackable quantum communications and superfast 5G, our expertise is crucial in researching, developing and testing new products and processes.
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Location
United Kingdom
Employees
501-1000
Phone
020 8977 3222
Total raised
$242.81M
Founded date
1900

Funding Rounds 1

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Mentions in press and media 42

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Aug 31, 2026Код как борьба. Кратчайшая история IT. 1. Алан ТьюрингПара слов о формате “Код как борьба”. Здесь не будет подробных биографий - про каждого из героев этого цикла написаны отдельные толстые книги, и одна статья такую книгу не заменит. Не будет здесь и сухого технического разбора, кому это инте...
Aug 12, 2026‘Absurd’: Government seeks quantum tech chief – no experience necessaryThe government is recruiting a senior official to oversee billions of pounds of quantum investment despite saying candidates do not need any background in the technology. A job advert for a deputy head of the Office for Quantum published on...
Jun 16, 2026UK Launches National Quantum Standards NetworkThe UK’s National Physical Laboratory is set to establish the National Quantum Standards Network (QSN) to bring together common standards for quantum technology. Supported by £10 million from the Department of Science, Innovation, and Techn...
Jun 4, 2026От «LO» до WWW: История создания ИнтернетаВведение В 60-х годах компьютеры стоили неадекватных денег. Машинное время на этих гигантах расписывалось по минутам, и его вечно не хватало. Исследовательские центры плодились, каждому нужен был свой суперкомпьютер. Ученые просто хотели сэ...
May 14, 2026Часть 1. Измерения скорости электромагнитного излученияВведение Фундаментальная физика в основном основана на открытиях, сделанных более 120 лет назад. Многие открытия тех времен воспринимались критично, если не враждебно сторонниками классических теорий. Существовали и сторонники новых теорий,...
Mar 17, 2026UK Government: £1 Billion Quantum Computing Push Anchors Broader £2 Billion National StrategyThe UK government has unveiled a sweeping investment initiative to accelerate the development and deployment of quantum technologies, committing more than £1 billion toward quantum computing research and trials as part of a broader package ...
Mar 9, 2026UK Gov Invests £180M For Powerful Atomic ClockThe National Physical Laboratory’s (NPL), National Timing Centre (NTC), has received £180 million investment from the UK government for an atomic clock. The NTC is a major programme led by NPL that is responsible for developing the UK’s fir...
Feb 19, 2026Facial recognition trial at London Bridge sparks backlash from campaignersThe British Transport Police’s new live facial recognition trial has barely begun at London Bridge, but activists are already expressing concerns over AI monitoring systems. Cameras went live at the station on 11 February as part of a six-m...
Feb 17, 2026British Transport Police to Trial Live Facial RecognitionThe British Transport Police (BTP) is trialling the use of live facial recognition (LFR) at railway stations at selected transport hubs in London. The transport authrity say the pilot will run for six months to evaluate the effectiveness of...
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FAQ about National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

When was National Physical Laboratory (NPL) founded?

National Physical Laboratory (NPL) was founded in 1900.

How much funding has National Physical Laboratory (NPL) raised?

National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has raised $242.81M in total across 1 funding round.

What has the press written about National Physical Laboratory (NPL)?

Parsers VC has collected 42 articles mentioning National Physical Laboratory (NPL), among them “Код как борьба. Кратчайшая история IT. 1. Алан Тьюринг” (Aug 31, 2026) and “‘Absurd’: Government seeks quantum tech chief – no experience necessary” (Aug 12, 2026).

Is National Physical Laboratory (NPL) still active?

Yes, National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 21, 2026.