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“Despite the UK being a global leader in venture capital and having a strong foundation for commercialisation of the UK science base, the new evidence from investors in this report has uncovered issues within the system that are holding back UK venture capital investment into physics deep tech.” - Dr Hermann Hauser, Co-founder and Venture Partner Amadeus Capital Partners and IOP Honorary Fellow Physics Deep Tech faces barriers in attracting investment because: ⚙️ Investors are not familiar with the complexity of physics technologies and timescales 📊 Lack of tailored investment pathways 🌍 Challenges in late-stage funding With tailored strategies, we can break these barriers and fuel innovation in quantum, semiconductors, photonics, and more. Let’s act now! 🚀 🔗 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eSudvsF2 #IOPVentureCapital

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡! 🚀 Introducing 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐛 — a dedicated platform for advancing the frontiers of quantum technology and innovation. 🌐 With so many industries set to transform through #quantum advancements, we’re creating a community where experts, pioneers, and organizations can collaborate, learn, and lead the next wave of technology. Why Quantum Innovations Hub? Our mission is to support groundbreaking work in quantum technology, from research and development to real-world applications. Through resources like hands-on training, targeted #credentials, strategic partnerships, and exclusive events, we empower #innovators to push boundaries and build the future. Join us in shaping the landscape of quantum technology. Dive into what we’re building and discover how you or your organization can become a part of this transformative journey. 🔗 Explore Quantum Innovations Hub (Link in the comments below). #QuantumInnovation #QuantumTechnology #TechHub #Innovation #QuantumComputing #EmergingTech

#Quantum #funding update UK – #European opportunities A lot of #funding for quantum technologies for industry #SMEs and #academia is coming up! DM me and get in touch to discuss how I and Anchored In Ltd. can support you and let's explore collaboration opportunities! Innovate UK has launched an exciting new and first of its kind Europe Quantum Technology CR&D 2024 funding competition. £3 million are available to facilitate collaborations between UK organisations and European / international partners to accelerate research and innovation in quantum technologies removing technological and market barriers to help with their successful commercialisation and adoption. The deadline for proposals is 28th of August. You can access the recording from the recent briefing webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eM9bdqCK. More details are available here: https://lnkd.in/e66TSrHg. The European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) is offering €50m of funding for a new EIC Accelerator challenge, ”Enabling the smart edge and quantum technology components”. This Challenge will contribute to the objectives of the Chips Act by supporting the development of critical technologies where start-ups and SMEs with disruptive innovations have the potential to scale-up. The next deadline for full proposals is 3rd of October. You can find more details on this here: https://lnkd.in/eMbBgTvE. Under Cluster 4 in @HorizonEurope there are two new opportunities of interest offering €15m and €25m respectively: -       HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-01: Developing and deploying a network of quantum gravimeters in Europe.  -       HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-02: Stimulating transnational research and development of next generation quantum technologies, including basic theories and components (Cascading grant with FSTP).  You can find more details on both call topics here: https://lnkd.in/eimHkKkt Submission deadlines for both call topics is the 18th of September 2024.

Qolab, Inc., a leader in superconducting quantum computing, has announced that it has secured over $16 million to date in its Series A financing round. The funding is led by Octave Ventures, with co-investment from the Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ), Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), and Phoenix Venture Partners. https://lnkd.in/e2JRgV8M Qolab Octave Ventures LLC Development Bank of Japan Inc. Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) Phoenix Venture Partners LLC Alan Ho Robert McDermott Yuki TAKEMORI #quantum

🌐  Have you ever wondered what the future holds for quantum technologies? With Europe's significant investment of $13B, the quantum landscape is set to revolutionise industries and reshape our world. But are we ready to seize this transformative opportunity? 🔍 👉 European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) released their Strategic Industry Roadmap (SIR) paper, with insights into quantum computing, communication, sensing and metrology Read the paper here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dys59_jm Here are the key points: ➡️ There is a need to significantly increase the amount of funding available to European-based companies and to increase the size of the funds to enable larger tickets ➡️ It is vital to encourage European investors to take on lead investor roles ➡️ It will be important to attract finance from funders that have not traditionally invested in QTs ➡️ Europe needs to support academic startups through mentoring programmes and encourage best practices for RTOs and university spinoffs.   This is more than just a document -It’s a roadmap to the future ✅ Ready to revolutionise your business with quantum technology? Contact us for guidance on your strategic decisions 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dWxYmRsT #Quantum #EuropeanInnovation #StrategicRoadmap #FutureTech

Qolab advances superconducting quantum computing with new $16m funding Qolab, a leader in superconducting quantum computing, has secured over sixteen million dollars in Series A financing led by Octave Ventures with co-investment from the Development Bank of Japan Inc, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, and Phoenix Venture Partners. This investment will accelerate innovation in superconducting quantum computing, enabling Qolab to develop utility-scale quantum computing technology. According to Alan Ho, CEO of Qolab, the combined backing from Octave Ventures and DBJ is a testament to Qolab's role as a global innovator in quantum technology. Michael S Kim, Founder of Octave Ventures, and Yuki Takemori, General Manager of Innovation Promotion Office at the Development Bank of Japan, have expressed their support for Qolab's mission to shape the future of quantum computing. The company's cofounders, Dr John Martinis and Dr Robert McDermott, will use this funding to advance the development of superconducting quantum systems and deliver reliable high-performance quantum processors to meet growing demand. #quantum #quantumcomputing #technology https://lnkd.in/eu6kERwk

🚀 Celebrating a Major Milestone in Quantum Computing! 🧑🔬✨ We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Rotonium🎉, an Italian deep-tech startup and a valued member of our association, for securing €1 million in seed investment to propel their pioneering research in quantum computing. This achievement marks a crucial step forward in their journey towards the creation of a quantum photon processor. 🔬💡The round was fully underwritten by Galaxia | Polo Nazionale di Trasferimento Tecnologico dell'Aerospazio, created by CDP Venture Capital's Tech Transfer Fund together with Obloo Ventures. With this investment, Rotonium aims to decentralize quantum computing through their innovative single-photon qudit technology, enabling all components of the quantum computer to operate at room temperature—a remarkable achievement in the industry! 🌡️🌟 The funds will be instrumental in accelerating the development of their silicon photonics components, building on their successful creation of a first silicon photonics chip that has already tested the essential building blocks for a quantum processor. 🔗🔧 We invite you to read the full press release attached below to learn more about this exciting development. 📄🔗 And don't forget to follow Rotonium's LinkedIn page to stay updated on the latest industry news and innovations! 🌟 Roberto Siagri Fabrizio T. #QuIC #Rotonium #MemberAchievement #QuantumComputing #Innovation #Technology #Investment #Photonics #QuantumProcessor #SiliconPhotonics #FutureTech #QuantumFuture #DeepTech

Happy World Quantum Day! Today, as we celebrate the groundbreaking advancements in quantum technologies, it's crucial to reflect on the immense potential they hold for transforming various sectors. Thomas Skordas, Deputy Director General for DG Connect in the Commission, rightly emphasizes the need for a "new strategic approach" in Europe to emerge as the 'quantum valley' of the world. Quantum technologies, spanning fields like medicine, energy, computing, communications, cybersecurity, and more, promise unparalleled productivity gains and the creation of new markets and job opportunities. However, to fully realize this potential, increased investment from both the public and private sectors is imperative. Europe boasts over 120 quantum startups, rivaling the US in numbers. Yet, there's a pressing need for more private investment to foster their growth. While the EU has committed substantial funding to quantum technologies through initiatives like the Quantum Technologies Flagship, there's still room for collective action to bolster support for startups and SMEs. The EU's strategy includes initiatives to scale up startups, build pan-European quantum infrastructures, and enhance cooperation in basic research and talent development. Additionally, collaboration with like-minded countries is crucial, as seen in joint research efforts with Canada and cooperation with Japan, South Korea, and the US. At Zaz Ventures, we're proud to be part of this quantum revolution, specializing in fundraising to support quantum startups in securing funding from the EIC programmes. As we celebrate World Quantum Day, let's reaffirm our commitment to driving innovation and harnessing the power of quantum technologies for a brighter future. #WorldQuantumDay #QuantumRevolution #Innovation #deeptech #quanumcomputing

📣 Interesting opportunity to collaborate with a UK partner on quantum technology CR&D. 🚀 Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £3 million in collaborative research and innovation projects, with a maximum grant of £600,000 per project. 🤝 The aim of this competition is to facilitate collaboration between the UK and international organisations, and in particular entities in the EU, in order to accelerate research and innovation in quantum technologies and remove technological and market barriers to their successful commercialisation and adoption in the UK and internationally. ❗ Note that the international partner will not receive any funding from Innovate UK. Innovate UK does not provide funding to non-UK organisations. International partners for this competition therefore need to be self-funded or source their funding from elsewhere. for more information see: https://lnkd.in/gDAjN48b Quantum Delta NL Jacob Jan de Boer Eddy Schipper Mayra van Houts Anna Grace Grashuis Johann de Silva, PhD QuiX Quantum Delft Circuits Fermioniq Orange Quantum Systems PhotonFirst Quantum Gateway Foundation QuantWare Qblox QuSoft QuTech Single Quantum Wilbert Staring MBA Pepijn Pinkse