✨ Call for Quantum Startups ✨

APPLY NOW to join our next accelerator cohort in April 2024!

We invite Quantum Startups from around the globe to apply and join our prestigious accelerator program based in Basel, Switzerland. As a VC Fund and Accelerator focused on Quantum tech, we provide unparalleled support, mentorship, and resources to help your startup grow.

Our accelerator program offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading experts and access cutting-edge technologies. Through tailored guidance, strategic partnerships, and funding opportunities, we aim to propel your quantum startup to new heights. Join a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders, and take advantage of our global network.

Please submit your application highlighting your startup's vision, technology, and market.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31st, 2023.

1st Accelerator Graduates & the Launch of QAIentangled Alumni Network!

🚀 Wrapping Up the Inaugural QAI Ventures Accelerator Cohort! 🌟

On November 2nd, the vibrant energy of Quantum innovation was in full swing as we hosted our first-ever QAI Ventures Demo Day. It was an evening showcasing the brightest ideas from the startups set to shape the future of technology and business.

A heartfelt thank you to the fearless founders who pitched - your passion is the spark that ignites progress. Your presentations exceeded expectations, demonstrating your vision and a path to real-world impact. Each pitch was a vivid story of dedication, innovation, and the spirit of entrepreneurship. / Anaqor- Frictionless Quantum | Germany
Kipu Quantum - Application- and hardware-specific quantum computing for early industrial usefulness | Germany
Moonlight AI - Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnosis and Monitoring with AI-powered Solutions | Switzerland
qdc - Unlocking Quantum Power for Real-world Optimization | USA/Poland

To our esteemed guests and attendees, your engagement and insights added layers of depth to the dialogue. Your presence was a vote of confidence in these startups' future and our industry's direction. Thanks for playing along and investing the QAImonies into the projects!

A special shout-out to our speakers, who illuminated the event with their expertise, experiences, and music! Your talks and show were inspirational, providing a rich background of knowledge and setting a high bar for the discourse throughout. / Bob Coecke, Malak Trabelsi Loeb, Domenico Scala, George Gesek.

We at QAI Ventures are honored to have been the convening platform for such an eclectic and forward-thinking community. Connections were made, ideas were sparked, and the future was reimagined. ✨

The journey does not end here – it’s just the beginning. We will keep the conversations and collaborations flowing as we launch the QAIentangled Startup Alumni Network! Here’s to the continued success of the startups, the growth of our entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the next wave of Quantum innovation.

QAI Ventures Fund Office Hours

Do you have questions about the QAI Ventures/Redstone Quantum Investment Fund?

Meet our Investment Team online every Wednesday, and ask any questions or address any concerns you might have about funding criteria and timelines, and our global Quantum ecosystem in a 1:1 meeting.

QAI Ventures Accelerator Office Hours

Do you have questions about the QAI Ventures Accelerator Program?

Meet our Team online every other Friday, and we will happily answer your questions about our program, fund, and the QuantumBasel ecosystem in a 1:1 meeting.

QuEra and QAI Ventures Partner to Accelerate Quantum-Powered Businesses and Innovation

We are excited to welcome QuEra as a hardware partner and help build their path towards the European Quantum ecosystem. By pioneering the cross-Atlantic quantum collaboration, we are providing the startups in our accelerator access to the world’s largest publicly accessible quantum computer and direct engagement with QuEra’s world-class scientists and engineers, receiving unmatched expertise and experience!

QAI Ventures Joins the European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC)

We are proud to become part of the European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) Community and join the #Quantum industry stakeholders in building a strong European Quantum Technologies ecosystem!

QuIC’s mission is to boost the European Quantum Technology industry’s competitiveness and economic growth, and bolster value creation across the continent.

Startups Selected for the First QAI Ventures Accelerator Program!

The Quantum Startups selected to join our first Accelerator cohort are:

• Anaqor - Frictionless Quantum | Germany
• Kipu Quantum - Application- and hardware-specific quantum computing for early industrial usefulness | Germany
• Miraex - Connecting Quantum | Switzerland
• Moonlight AI - Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnosis and Monitoring with AI-powered Solutions | Switzerland
• qdc - Unlocking Quantum Power for Real-world Optimization | USA/Poland

The Startups are joining the QAI Ventures Accelerator 5-month program, during which we will support their business development with a global mentor network, connect them to industry partners, and ensure they are investment ready.

The program also provides access to Quantum Hardware from QuantumBasel, QuEra Computing Inc., Strangeworks, IBM, IonQ, and D-Wave.