UK Launches Brain-Inspired Computing Centre in October
A groundbreaking Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) dedicated to brain-inspired, or neuromorphic, computing hardware is set to launch in October. Led by University College London (UCL), the Centre is supported by a consortium of prestigious institutions, including the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, Strathclyde, Sheffield, Imperial College London, King's College London, and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).
The IKC aims to accelerate the development of next-generation computing technologies designed to mimic how the brain processes information. Professor Tony Kenyon, Director of the IKC, is delighted to work with inspiring academic and industrial partners. The Centre will focus on translating UK research into commercial projects through spinouts, licensing, and collaboration.
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is proud to support the new IKC, which is expected to place the UK at the forefront of brain-inspired computing hardware. The Centre will launch in October, with winners of the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026, celebrating excellence in global education technology, to be announced on 14 January 2026 and featured in an online showcase and the first print magazine of the Awards 2026.
The IKC, led by UCL and supported by a consortium of leading institutions, is poised to drive innovation in neuromorphic computing. With the backing of EPSRC and the recognition of the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026, the Centre is set to make significant strides in developing brain-inspired computing technologies, with potential applications in various educational settings and beyond.
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