Times Higher Education Award

Quantum Base (AIM: QUBE), the quantum science company focused on creating a new global standard in authentication, is pleased to announce that Lancaster University has won the 'Knowledge Exchange/Transfer Initiative of the Year' at the Times Higher Education Awards 2025 ("THE Awards") for its successful partnership with the Company.

This accolade recognises Quantum Base's position as a global leader in transforming academic research into real world, groundbreaking solutions. The judges acknowledged the Company's "landmark" IPO in April as an important moment in university innovation, and commended Quantum Base's anti-counterfeit solution for its "profound economic and social benefits".

Prof. Robert Young, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Quantum Base, commented:

"We are thrilled that the partnership between Lancaster University and Quantum Base has been celebrated with the 'Knowledge Exchange/Transfer Initiative of the Year' award at the prestigious THE Awards. With more than a billion Q-IDs now in circulation, we've demonstrated how academic research and quantum technology can drive real-world transformation, and it's a pleasure to see this recognised.

"This award affirms the groundbreaking work our team delivers every day, and I'd like to thank them for their continued dedication to excellence, collaboration and innovation."