Startups constitute the driving force for rapidly transforming research outputs in quantum technologies into products and commercial value.
Rapid Commercialization
Commercializing research outputs, the emergence of spin-offs arising from academic knowledge and of new startups, and supporting early-stage product development and acceleration processes are intended. Within this scope, developing support mechanisms for startups is a core objective.
Financing and Investment
Increasing the visibility of startups within the ecosystem, matching them with needs and open calls, supporting their collaboration with academia and industry, and facilitating their access to financing and investment resources are intended.
Participation in the Ecosystem
The application and evaluation processes for startups' participation in the platform ecosystem are determined within the framework of the relevant procedures and principles and are announced through the platform. Corporate-scale production, procurement, and operational-use activities are addressed on the Industry Firms page.
Related Announcements and Events
Switzerland's First IBM Quantum System Two to Be Installed at ETH Zurich
IBM and Lockheed Martin have established a quantum innovation center at ETH Zurich that will house Switzerland's first IBM Quantum System Two; the system is expected to become operational at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre in Lugano by the end of 2026. Universities, startups, and companies in Switzerland will gain quantum access for research in chemistry, materials science, optimization, and financial services.
MIT Quantum Initiative Launches Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program
MIT Quantum Initiative (QMIT) has launched a new postdoctoral research fellowship program supported by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The program is designed to encourage interdisciplinary research in quantum computing, sensing, materials, simulation, and networks.