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Duality Accelerator

Duality Accelerator is an accelerator program based in Chicago that supports innovative quantum startups. It is a collaboration between several leading institutions, providing business training and mentorship to early-stage companies in the quantum technology sector.

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Pre Seed, Seed
Focus sectors
AI, Frontier
Recorded regions
United States
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Overview

Duality Accelerator is the first U.S. accelerator exclusively focused on quantum startups, based in Chicago. Founded as a collaboration between the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago and the Chicago Quantum Exchange, the program aims to foster the growth of the quantum industry through mentorship, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and connections with experts in the field.

Focus

The program invests in early-stage startups developing quantum or enabling technologies. It is open to global founders and does not require a university affiliation, emphasizing the importance of innovation in the quantum sector.

Support

Duality Accelerator offers mentorship, access to state-of-the-art facilities, connections with industry experts, and a $50K SAFE investment for Phase 2 companies, along with over $1M in partner perks for selected participants.

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Q: What is the application process? A: The application is through the Alchemist Chicago platform. Q: Is there a university affiliation required? A: No, the program is open to global founders without university affiliation.

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