Accelerator

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) operates a leading quantum accelerator through its Toronto-Montreal partnership, contributing to approximately 20% of all quantum startups worldwide with alumni raising over $825 million CAD. The CDL quantum stream provides mentorship, connections, and resources to quantum technology startups. CDL’s objective-based accelerator model connects quantum startups with experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and quantum experts to accelerate commercialization and help companies achieve key milestones on their path to market.

Duality Quantum Accelerator is the nation’s first quantum startup accelerator led by UChicago Polsky Center, Chicago Quantum Exchange, UIUC, Argonne, and P33. The program provides resources to quantum startups. Duality Quantum Accelerator offers mentorship, funding, and connections to help quantum technology startups commercialize research from Chicago’s quantum ecosystem including University of Chicago, University of Illinois, and Argonne National Laboratory.

2025 Developments: The company continues its quantum technology initiatives throughout 2025. Focus remains on advancing core technologies and expanding market presence. Ongoing development activities position the company for future growth in the quantum industry.

Munich Quantum Valley is a German quantum initiative supporting startups like planqc (first MQV startup), coordinating research and commercialization in Bavaria with significant government funding. The initiative brings together universities, research institutes, and companies in the Munich region to build Germany’s quantum technology capabilities. Munich Quantum Valley provides funding for quantum research, supports quantum startup formation, and coordinates efforts across Bavaria’s quantum ecosystem.

2025 Developments: The company continues its quantum technology initiatives throughout 2025. Focus remains on advancing core technologies and expanding market presence. Ongoing development activities position the company for future growth in the quantum industry.

Quantum Italia is a quantum startup studio based in Rome, part of an international network with locations in Sherbrooke, Copenhagen, Paris, Osaka, and Sydney. The company supports quantum startups with funding rounds starting at €300,000, integrating them into a 24-month growth program. Quantum Italia helps accelerate quantum technology commercialization through mentorship, funding, and access to quantum computing resources.

2025 Developments: The company continues to enhance its quantum software platform and developer tools in 2025. Focus remains on improving algorithm efficiency and expanding use case applications. Active engagement with the quantum developer community drives product evolution.