The Quantum Startup Pitch Competition
THE CONVERGENCE OF QUANTUM WITH ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES SUCH AS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IS CREATING MARKET OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS CORE SECTORS & INDUSTRIES. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO TELL US HOW.
The commercialization potential of quantum technologies is maturing rapidly. 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.
In the International Year of Quantum, the Quantum World Congress 2025 Startup Pitch Competition is focusing on the convergence of quantum science and technology with adjacent technologies like AI. This powerful synergy unlocks possibilities across numerous sectors and industries. We're looking for innovative solutions globally 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 to accelerate materials discovery, enhance security protocols, streamline logistics, improve drug development, or unlock new capabilities in financial modeling?
We are looking for innovative companies deploying commercialized or 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 Tuesday, September 16, at Quantum World Congress 2025 in Tysons, Virginia, and win $25,000. Submissions are due no later than Monday, July 21, 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 start-ups will be downselected by a global expert committee.
Finalists will receive guidance and support on their pitches from mentors at NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers.Finalists will be invited to the Quantum World Congress 2025 (with complimentary access for three to the full 3 days) to pitch and compete for the $25,000 prize, a table in the Launchpad, and other goodies!
2024 Winners
The 2024 Quantum Startup Pitch Competition focused on startup or emerging companies that are utilizing quantum science and adjacent technologies like AI, cybersecurity, photonics, optics, and cryogenics. The distinguished judging panel included Anca Albu (QAI Ventures), Dr. Yaakov Weinstein (MITRE Corporation), Dr. Reggie Brothers (MIT Lincoln Laboratory), and Dr. John Sawyer (University of Maryland).
Finalists included Anyon Systems Incs., EuQlid Inc, Icarus Quantum, q99, Qruise, SBQuantum, and VeriQuantix.Third place went to SBQuantum, a Canadian startup developing quantum diamond magnetometers for Earth and space applications. Second place was awarded to Qruise, based in Germany, which impressed with its machine learning software that optimizes the development of quantum hardware. But it was EuQlid Inc. that took the top spot, earning the $25,000 grand prize for their breakthrough quantum sensing technology that promises to transform semiconductor and battery manufacturing.
Congratulations to the 2024 Quantum Startup Pitch Competition winners:
1st Place: EuQlid Inc
2nd Place: Qruise
3rd Place: SBQuantum
A huge thank you to the 2024 Startup Pitch Competition sponsors and supporters: NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers, the Potomac Quantum Innovation Center, and Big Idea Connectpreneur.
2024 Finalists
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Anyon Systems Incs.
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EuQlid Inc
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Icarus Quantum
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q99
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Qruise
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SBQuantum
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VeriQuantix
JOIN US LIVE FOR THE 2025 STARTUP PITCH COMPETITION at qwc on Tuesday, September 16th!
2023 Winners
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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