InnovationQuarter

InnovationQuarter is the regional development agency for Zuid-Holland province in the Netherlands, founded in 2005 and based in The Hague, investing in innovative companies including quantum technology and quantum security startups. InnovationQuarter participated in Q*Bird's 2.5 million euro funding round in May 2024, supporting Delft-based quantum key distribution company. The organization provides investment capital, business development support, and ecosystem connections to high-tech startups and scale-ups in Zuid-Holland region, home to quantum technology clusters in Delft, Leiden, and Rotterdam. InnovationQuarter focuses on deep tech including quantum technologies, photonics, life sciences, and cleantech. The organization serves Zuid-Holland quantum ecosystem connecting startups with QuTech research center, TNO, universities, and corporate partners. InnovationQuarter invests in quantum communications, quantum security, quantum sensing, and quantum computing companies commercializing research from Delft University of Technology and Leiden University. The organization contributes to Netherlands quantum technology leadership building innovation infrastructure and supporting growth of quantum startups in one of Europe's leading quantum technology regions.