Creative Destruction Lab

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2012 at University of Toronto Rotman School of Management operating seed-stage accelerator program for science-based and technology startups. CDL launched dedicated quantum machine learning stream in 2018 becoming one of first accelerators focused on quantum technology startups. CDL Quantum stream provides mentorship funding and network access to quantum computing startups quantum software companies and quantum technology entrepreneurs. The program connects quantum founders with leading quantum researchers industry experts and investors. CDL has accelerated numerous quantum startups advancing quantum technology commercialization and quantum computing industry development. CDL serves quantum technology entrepreneurs requiring acceleration support strategic guidance and investor access for quantum computing companies quantum software development and quantum technology commercialization supporting Canadian quantum leadership.

2025 Developments: Active investment activities in quantum technology companies continue in 2025. Portfolio companies show progress in technology development and commercialization. Focus on supporting quantum startups through funding and strategic guidance.