QWC 2024 Startup Pitch Competition
THE CONVERGENCE OF QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES WITH AI, CYBERSECURITY, PHOTONICS, OPTICS & CRYOGENICS IS CREATING NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS KEY SECTORS & INDUSTRIES. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO TELL US HOW.
From September 9th through 11th at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia, the world’s quantum ecosystem will converge in Greater Washington. Quantum World Congress isn't just a conference; it's a nexus for the world's quantum technology visionaries, policymakers, researchers, business and investment leaders, educators, and students to share, collaborate, and drive the future of quantum science and technology. Submit your pitch deck to quantum investors and industry experts for an opportunity to present your concept live at Quantum World Congress 2024 in Tysons, Virginia and the chance to win $25,000.
Deadline to submit to pitch at this year’s Quantum World Congress Startup Pitch Competition is Sunday, June 2nd.
It all begins with an idea. If you lead a startup or emerging company that’s utilizing the convergence of quantum science and technology with adjacent technologies, we want to hear from you. This powerful synergy unlocks possibilities across numerous sectors and industries with innovative solutions that can commercialize and push the boundaries of what's possible.
How it works
Submit your proposal for the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of leading advisors and emerging technology experts. Five to seven startups will be selected by a committee from Deep Tech Lab – Quantum, MITRE, Potomac Quantum Innovation Center, Quantum Industry Coalition, QED-C, Québec Quantique, Quantum Startup Foundry, and other industry specialists.
Finalists will receive guidance and support on their pitches from mentors at NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers. Finalists will be invited to Quantum World Congress 2024 (with complimentary access for the full 3 days) to pitch and compete for the $25,000 prize, gain global exposure, and other goodies!
HOW ARE YOU LEVERAGING THE POWER OF CONVERGENCE?
Is your company leveraging artificial intelligence in conjunction with quantum to optimize systems and processes, or leveraging machine learning to improve error correction? Are you developing encryption protocols for securing data in a post-quantum computing world? Are you developing viable capabilities in adjacent technologies that deliver value to the quantum industry? Are you using quantum and quantum-adjacent technologies to deliver mission value to key sectors?
We are looking for innovative companies developing and deploying applied quantum technologies. Applicants must demonstrate the value of quantum technologies in convergence with adjacent technologies to deliver more efficient and new solutions and innovations to defined industries or markets.
Submissions are due no later than Sunday, June 2 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.