The Quantum Startup Pitch Competition
THE CONVERGENCE OF QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES WITH ARTIFicial intelligence, CYBERSECURITY, PHOTONICS, OPTICS & CRYOGENICS is CREATING NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS KEY SECTORS & INDUSTRIES. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO TELL US HOW.
It all begins with an idea. If you lead a startup or emerging company that’s utilizing quantum science and technology, we want to hear from you. At the Quantum World Congress 2024, we are focusing on the convergence of quantum science and technology with adjacent technologies like AI, cybersecurity, photonics, optics, and cryogenics. This powerful synergy unlocks possibilities across numerous sectors and industries. We're looking for innovative solutions that can commercialize and push the boundaries of what's possible.
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.
Submit your pitch deck to quantum investors and industry experts for an opportunity to present your concept live on Monday, September 9 at Quantum World Congress 2024 in Tysons, Virginia, and win $25,000. Submissions are due no later than Sunday, June 2 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
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 and other goodies!
HOw are you leveraging the power of convergence?
Submit your pitch deck to quantum investors and industry experts for an opportunity to present your concept live on Monday, September 9 at Quantum World Congress 2024 in Tysons, Virginia, and win $25,000. Submissions are due no later than Sunday, June 2 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
2023 Recap
Quantum Science and Technology will change the future of defense and national security. Startups and emerging companies that are utilizing quantum science and technology to improve the precision or effectiveness of current capabilities or seeking to deliver new functionality for the defense and national security sectors submitted their pitches for a chance to compete for $25,000 at Quantum World Congress 2023.
The distinguished judging panel included Dr. Will Zeng (Quantonation), Dr. Chris Fall (MITRE Corporation), and Dr. John Sawyer (University of Maryland). The down select committee chose 7 finalists to participate in the 2023 Startup Pitch Competition, including BOSONQ PSI, BOSTON QUANTUM, KIPU QUANTUM GMBH, QUANTCAD, QUANTOPTICON CORP., QUANTROPI INC., and ZERO POINT CRYOGENICS.
Congratulations to the 2023 Quantum Startup Pitch Competition winners:
1st Place: BOSONQ PSI
2nd Place: QUANTROPI INC.
3rd Place: QUANTOPTICON CORP.
A huge thank you to the 2023 Startup Pitch Competition sponsors and supporters: NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers, the Potomac Quantum Innovation Center, Big Idea Connectpreneur, Boeing, Duality, MITRE, Quantonation, and the Quantum Startup Foundry.
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