Join this exclusive, hands-on weekend workshop designed for PhD and Postgraduate students at Swiss academic institutions who are ready to explore entrepreneurial opportunities in the growing quantum technology industry.
Whether you aim to start your own quantum tech company or bring your research to market, this workshop will provide practical knowledge and tools to help you take the next step.
What to expect:
Dates: Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon
Location: In-person at uptownBasel in Arlesheim next to Basel
Engaging Group Activities: Work in teams to develop business cases based on your lab technologies (if applicable) or use real-world quantum tech patents from Swiss academic institutions.
Expert Mentorship: Participate in open sessions on intellectual property (IP), attracting investors, pitching strategies, product-market fit, customer identification, and more lead by quantum business experts mentors.
Pitch Your Idea: Present your business case to a jury of business and quantum experts and receive valuable feedback.
Follow-up support:
Teams with a concrete business idea will have the opportunity to engage in a three-month entrepreneurship boot camp with selected experts. During this period, teams will receive personalized guidance on topics relevant to your startup. By the end of this period, your team will be prepared to apply for accelerator programs, such as the one by QAI Ventures in Basel.
Who should apply:
PhD and Postgraduate students in the field of quantum technologies currently enrolled at Swiss academic institutions
The number of participants is limited, so apply now and take the first step toward launching your quantum tech startup!
Any questions? Feel free to reach out:
Dr. Tobias Denzler
Head of Science and Technology
t.denzler@qai-ventures.com