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TYI Quantum

Quantum Technology is a key growth area for TYI Strategy.

The industry remains in its infancy, but with our deep network across the UK’s Quantum Technologies ecosystem, TYI is uniquely positioned to help unlock commercial and policy opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.

Quantum Computing is a key growth area for TYI Strategy.

Limited access to Quantum-Safe clean rooms
Few facilities exist across the UK, and there are currently no open-access options in Oxford — one of the most active hubs for Quantum Computing research.
Many companies are forced to seek investment abroad due to the limited number of UK-based venture capital firms capable of supporting growth at scale.
Highly qualified researchers are often diverted to lab-technician roles that could be filled by skilled apprentices, highlighting the urgent need for a structured talent pipeline.

Services provided by TYI Group:

Research and Policy Papers

TYI Quantum produces in-depth research papers examining the opportunities and challenges across key areas of planning, technology, and industrial development. Each paper includes actionable policy recommendations aimed at informing both government and opposition parties.

Strategic Advisory

The TYI Group team combines political insight with close connections across the UK’s quantum technology ecosystem. As the first organisation to publish policy papers and consultations on Quantum Computing within UK politics, TYI is uniquely positioned to advise on strategy, engagement, and growth opportunities within this emerging field.

Secretariat and Support Services

TYI provides secretariat and organisational support to industry groups and coalitions operating in pro-growth and strategically important sectors, ensuring effective coordination, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.

Our Team

Lewis Bailey

Head of Technology Practice

Lewis’s professional background is in technology, working in both engineering and policy. This gives him a unique insight and approach to his work at TYI. He is also the Founder of Labour Tech, helping politicians understand the important and strategic role that technology plays in economic growth. Lewis works in Services, Research and Strategy divisions.

Tom Williams

Director of External Affairs

Tom is a government relations expert, with a professional background in the aerospace, defence and health technology sectors. He most recently spent seven years working at Airbus, and during this time was Chair of the UK Space Public Affairs Group. He has also worked at a public affairs agency and in Parliament. He is an Executive Member of Labour Business. Tom works in the TYI Strategy division.

Adam Allnutt

Managing Director & Founder

Before founding The YIMBY Initiative, Adam gained extensive professional experience working across the highest levels of business development, recruitment and politics. He is well connected across business figures and politicians, commanding respect for his work advocating for strategically important and pro-growth policies. As the Managing Director of The YIMBY Initiative, Adam works across all divisions of TYI.

Maxwell Marlow

Director of Policy and Research

Maxwell has a distinguished professional background in policy and research, with numerous pieces of his work featured in leading media outlets such as the Financial Times, the Times, the Telegraph and the Guardian. Maxwell’s research and policy work for The YIMBY Initiative has already been considered at the highest levels of government, opposition parties and business. He is responsible for TYI Research and TYI Strategy.

Dr Joe Spencer

Defence and Quantum Computing - Technical Advisor & Quantum Defence Research Association

Joe has a PhD in Physics from the University of Southampton, and has subsequently had a career in quantum technology, working for companies such as Qintetiq and Global Quantum Intelligence. He has a particular interest in the commercialisation of technology.

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