Early-stage quantum ventures face unique challenges in securing investment due to the technical complexity, longer development timelines, and specialized expertise required for due diligence.
Workshop Solution
This workshop bridges the gap between quantum entrepreneurs and investors by providing specialized resources, facilitating targeted connections, and creating a trusted forum for meaningful funding discussions.
By connecting quantum startups directly with knowledgeable investors, this workshop helps overcome the current market concentration, enables new ventures to secure crucial funding, and accelerates the expansion of the entire quantum technologies ecosystem.
Target Audience
Entrepreneurs
Quantum founders raising pre-seed to Series B funding who need specialized pitch frameworks and direct access to investors with quantum technology expertise.
Investors
VCs and angels seeking qualified deal flow in quantum tech with validated technical due diligence and clearer commercialization timelines than typically available.
Companies
Enterprise innovation teams exploring quantum tech applications who benefit from connecting with agile startups for potential partnerships, acquisitions, or investment opportunities.
Researchers
Academic and industry scientists transitioning from theory to commercialization who gain practical business frameworks and connections to both investors and corporate implementation partners.
The summit creates unique value through strategic interactions between these groups, facilitating knowledge transfer, investment opportunities, and partnership development that accelerates quantum technology commercialization.
Anticipated Outcomes
Capacity Building
Scientists, engineers, and technologists will gain valuable knowledge and skills for launching quantum tech ventures.
Network Development
Creation of meaningful connections between entrepreneurs and venture capitalists in the quantum space.
Industry Advancement
Acceleration of the quantum tech field through increased entrepreneurial activity and investment.
Meet the Organizers
Rafael Sotelo
Dean of Engineering at Universidad de Montevideo, co-founder of Quantum-South and QSC Labs. IEEE Senior Member with extensive experience in quantum computing.
Michael Baczyk
VP of Business Intelligence at Global Quantum Intelligence with educational background from Cambridge and ETH Zurich. Has advised more than 100 investors and led 15+ due diligence projects within the quantum technology sector.
Joanne Wong
General Partner of REDDS Capital and 2025 Chair of IEEE Entrepreneurship Hard Tech Venture Summit with experience at IBM, HP, SAP, and Cisco.