The Center for Quantum Sciences and Engineering (CESQ) and QAI Ventures are pleased to invite PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from universities in the Upper Rhine region (France, Germany, and Switzerland) to participate in the Quantum Entrepreneur Workshop from 18 to 20 February 2026 at CESQ (Cronenbourg campus), Strasbourg.

The program will begin with an informal get together and dinner on 18 February, followed by full workshop sessions on 19 and 20 February.

Secure your seat here and start your entrepreneurial journey today - participation is limited. The workshop is free of charge, travel costs, accommodation and food are provided.

The program addresses pathways from academic research to application and technology transfer, combining CESQ’s interdisciplinary research environment with QAI Ventures’ expertise in intellectual property, early-stage venture development, and quantum deep-tech commercialization.

Working in small teams, participants will develop early-stage business cases based either on their own research or on real quantum technology patents provided by QAI Ventures and its partners. They will also prepare a first pitch and present it to a jury for feedback.

Key topics include:

● Intellectual property and technology transfer

● Value proposition development

● Application fields and early users

● Business model fundamentals

● Pitching and storytelling