Quantum Venture Summit: Where Deals Happen

See you in 2026 in Toronto. Stay tuned regarding the details.

When

TBD, probably September 2026

Where

IEEE Quantum Week, Toronto

In order to express interest, please reach out to organizers directly.

Previous editions

2025 Albuquerque, NM

Industry Relevance

Funding Gap

Early-stage quantum ventures face unique challenges in securing investment due to the technical complexity, longer development timelines, and specialized expertise required for due diligence.

Workshop Solution

This workshop bridges the gap between quantum entrepreneurs and investors by providing specialized resources, facilitating targeted connections, and creating a trusted forum for meaningful funding discussions.

By connecting quantum startups directly with knowledgeable investors, this workshop helps overcome the current market concentration, enables new ventures to secure crucial funding, and accelerates the expansion of the entire quantum technologies ecosystem.

Target Audience

Entrepreneurs

Quantum founders raising pre-seed to Series B funding who need specialized pitch frameworks and direct access to investors with quantum technology expertise.

Investors

VCs and angels seeking qualified deal flow in quantum tech with validated technical due diligence and clearer commercialization timelines than typically available.

Companies

Enterprise innovation teams exploring quantum tech applications who benefit from connecting with agile startups for potential partnerships, acquisitions, or investment opportunities.

Researchers

Academic and industry scientists transitioning from theory to commercialization who gain practical business frameworks and connections to both investors and corporate implementation partners.

The summit creates unique value through strategic interactions between these groups, facilitating knowledge transfer, investment opportunities, and partnership development that accelerates quantum technology commercialization.

Anticipated Outcomes

Capacity Building

Scientists, engineers, and technologists will gain valuable knowledge and skills for launching quantum tech ventures.

Network Development

Creation of meaningful connections between entrepreneurs and venture capitalists in the quantum space.

Industry Advancement

Acceleration of the quantum tech field through increased entrepreneurial activity and investment.

Meet the Organizers

Rafael Sotelo

Dean of Engineering at Universidad de Montevideo, co-founder of Quantum-South and QSC Labs. IEEE Senior Member with extensive experience in quantum computing.

Michael Baczyk

VP of Business Intelligence at Global Quantum Intelligence with educational background from Cambridge and ETH Zurich. Has advised more than 100 investors and led 15+ due diligence projects within the quantum technology sector.

Joanne Wong

General Partner of REDDS Capital and 2025 Chair of IEEE Entrepreneurship Hard Tech Venture Summit with experience at IBM, HP, SAP, and Cisco.