QAI Ventures Accelerator (powered by Quantum City)
Launched in 2024, the QAI Ventures Accelerator, powered by Quantum City, supports early-stage quantum technology startups. This collaboration leverages Quantum City’s ecosystem-building expertise and QAI Ventures’ acceleration resources to drive quantum solutions for global impact.
Quantum City and QAI Ventures Drive Global Quantum Innovation
QAI Ventures, based in Basel, Switzerland, is a key player in advancing global quantum technology innovation. The partnership with Quantum City to establish the QAI Ventures Accelerator (powered by Quantum City) has played a significant role in fostering international collaboration within the quantum ecosystem. This collaboration brings together leading-edge expertise, resources and networks from both Europe and Canada, allowing quantum startups to thrive.
For Canada, the accelerator represents a major leap forward in building a world-class quantum ecosystem, attracting top-tier global talent and investment while reinforcing the country’s position as a leader in quantum research and innovation.
QAI Ventures Accelerator (powered by Quantum City)
Cohort 1 at the QAI Ventures Accelerator (powered by Quantum City)
A highlight reel introducing Cohort 1 of the QAI Ventures Accelerator (powered by Quantum City), showcasing the groundbreaking startups driving the future of quantum innovation.
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GenQ Hackathon – Calgary on October 3–5, 2025
As part of QAI Ventures’ 2025 Global Hackathon Series, the Calgary edition—co-hosted with Quantum City and backed by the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund [TAG] —offers a 48-hour quantum-tech sprint focused on energy-aligned Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students, researchers, designers, developers and early-stage entrepreneurs collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to prototype real-world solutions using QuantumAI, supported by industry mentors, quantum hardware partners, and ecosystem leaders. Participation is free and includes meals, onsite sleeping accommodations and a travel reimbursement. Finalist teams compete for a “Golden Ticket” to advance into QAI Ventures’ Accelerator and potentially pitch at Singapore’s SWITCH festival.