Quantum Launchpad

Quantum Launchpad describes itself as a venture studio focused on quantum and disruptive-physics projects. Its two-year program supports projects toward a seed round with infrastructure, mentoring and training, and pre-seed fundraising. The initiative lists Quantonation, Zaz Ventures, IXCAMPUS, Deeptech Founders, and BPI as partners.

The program document outlines a 24-month sequence of pre-incubation and due diligence, incubation, a pre-seed round, and a seed round. It targets research teams in quantum computing, deep physics, or photonics. For hardware projects, the document cites TRL 3 and a laboratory proof of concept.

The program targets research teams working in quantum computing, deep physics, or photonics. Teams typically have at least two fully involved members. Solo applicants may also apply if they show growth potential and can motivate others. The FAQ lists prior pre-seed funding, excessive startup maturity, insufficient quantum or disruptive-physics grounding, and an idea that is not yet a real academic project of several years among reasons not to apply. For hardware projects, the program document cites TRL 3 and a laboratory proof of concept.

The two-year program describes support through infrastructure, mentoring and training, and pre-seed fundraising, with projects progressing toward a seed round. Quantum Launchpad states that its pre-seed investment tickets range from €200,000 to €500,000.

The program is described as lasting 24 months and moving through pre-incubation and due diligence, incubation, a pre-seed round, and a seed round. The document lists stage lengths of 3 months for pre-incubation and due diligence, 3–6 months for incubation, 6–9 months for the pre-seed round, and 3–6 months for the seed round.