Quantum and Photonic Startup Pitch Competition 2025

Deadline: Aug 30, 2025

other

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About Quantum and Photonic Startup Pitch Competition

Are you building the future of technology through quantum or photonic innovation? This is your chance to shine on a global stage! Qubits Ventures proudly invites all quantum and photonics startups—from Pre-Seed to Series A and with less than $10M raised—to compete for a life-changing $100,000 investment and invaluable exposure to top venture capitalists (VCs).

Key Details:

Date Published: July 21, 2025
Application Deadline: August 30, 2025
Event Date: October 8, 2025
Location: Bozeman, MT

Ten finalists (5 for Quantum and 5 for Photonics) will be selected to pitch live at the in-person event. A winner in each category will be chosen.

🎁 Benefits of the Competition

Prize:
The winner of the pitch competition will receive a potential $100,000 investment from Qubits Ventures and possibly even more from partner VC firms.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Quantum and Photonic Startup Pitch Competition, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Startups must focus on Quantum or Photonic solutions.
Must have raised less than $10M in funding or be at Pre-Seed to Series A funding stage.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

📅 Application Process

Visit the official application portal to apply.
Submit your pitch by August 30, 2025.

Evaluation Criteria:

Applications will be evaluated based on:

Uniqueness
Feasibility
Financial viability
Market desirability

🗓️ Application Deadline

August 30, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit:
Quantum and Photonic Startup Pitch Competition

This competition is sponsored by Qubits Ventures, a leading organisation supporting innovation in quantum and photonic technologies.

Take this opportunity to bring your quantum or photonics startup to the forefront of global innovation!

Benefits

The winner will receive a potential $100,000 investment from Qubits Ventures.
Possible additional funding from partner VC firms.

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