2026 Startup Pitch Competition

Quantum World Congress returns in 2026 with its flagship Quantum Startup Pitch Competition—a global stage for the startups turning quantum science into commercial reality. From sensing and photonics to computing, networking, security, and beyond, this competition spotlights founders building what’s next—and investors, industry leaders, and policymakers paying attention.

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The commercialization of quantum is no longer theoretical. Each year, the Quantum Startup Pitch Competition brings together the most promioting early-stage companies from around the world to pitch live at Quantum World Congress, in front of global quantum investors, industry decision-makers, government and defense leaders, academic and national lab experts, and strategic partners ready to scale.

This isn’t demo day for concepts. It’s a proving ground for companies moving quantum from the lab into the market.

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THE 2026 COMPETITION THEME IS COMING SOON

The Bar is High. So is the Opportunity.

The official 2026 competition theme will be announced soon. Past competitions have focused on the convergence of quantum with technologies like AI, photonics, cybersecurity, sensing, and advanced materials—unlocking new capabilities across sectors from mobility and energy to defense, finance, and healthcare.

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