Venture firm QAI Ventures has launched the inaugural cohort of the Singapore Quantum Accelerator. The five-month program, supported by Enterprise Singapore, includes four startups selected from 63 applications across 12 countries.
QAI Ventures described the accelerator as the first of its kind in Singapore. The program aligns with the country’s national quantum strategy and targets startups aiming to develop quantum and related DeepTech solutions for the Asia-Pacific market.
The inaugural cohort includes four companies:
- Quantum Logic from the Netherlands — cryogenic equipment for quantum systems;
- Qualia Therapeutics from Armenia — adaptive neurostimulation;
- QPICs from the USA — photonic chip manufacturing;
- Regenesis Materials from Indonesia — sustainable advanced materials.
Each participant will receive an investment package of 300,000 Singapore dollars (approximately $232,000). In addition to funding, startups will be offered workshops, personalized mentoring, and access to quantum infrastructure, cloud resources, and corporate partnerships.
Alexandra Beckstein, head of QAI Ventures, stated that Singapore has “early and patiently” invested in quantum technologies, which is now turning into a commercial opportunity. Sophia Ng, Executive Director of the startup ecosystem at Enterprise Singapore, noted that the next step is to create globally competitive quantum companies.
At the end of 2025, Singaporean company Horizon Quantum launched the city-state’s first quantum computer for commercial use. The firm hopes to use the equipment to accelerate the development of real-world quantum applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals and finance.
In June 2026, Singapore launched the ASPIRE 2B supercomputer, designed to support advanced research in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.
Later, Enterprise Singapore introduced a roadmap making AI one of the key areas for standardization and conformity assessment. Concurrently, the agency formalized five memorandums with international and regional partners, covering areas from artificial intelligence and quantum technologies to carbon projects and credits.
