QAI Ventures, a global venture capital firm focused on quantum technologies and advanced computing, has launched the inaugural cohort of its Singapore Quantum Accelerator.
In a statement on Thursday, QAI Ventures said the program is the first of its kind in Singapore, supported by Enterprise Singapore and aligned with Singapore’s National Quantum Strategy.
The program selected four startups in the inaugural cohort from 63 applications across 12 countries. They are Quantum Logic from the Netherlands working in cryogenic quantum hardware, Qualia Therapeutics from Armenia in adaptive neurostimulation, QPICs from the United States in photonic-chip manufacturing, and Regenesis Materials from Indonesia in sustainable advanced materials.
Each receives a S$300,000 ($232,110) investment package alongside masterclasses, coaching, and access to QAI Ventures’ global network.
Alexandra Beckstein, CEO of QAI Ventures, said Singapore made an early and patient bet on quantum. The foundation is now translating into a maturing commercial opportunity, the executive added. She said QAI Ventures’ role is to help them build businesses that compete globally from Singapore.
Sophia Ng, Executive Director of Startup Ecosystem at Enterprise Singapore, said the next phase for Singapore is to build globally competitive quantum companies. The program can create a launchpad for international quantum startups entering the region while giving local founders networks, capital, and commercial support to scale into Asia and beyond.
The five-month accelerator runs from July to October 2026, concluding with an Investor Day and Demo Day. QAI Ventures established its Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore in September 2025, and its portfolio companies have collectively raised more than $250 million in follow-on capital from investors including IBM, GitHub, Toshiba, and the European Investment Bank.
The launch comes amid significant quantum investment across Asia Pacific. China leads with government quantum investment estimated at around $15 billion. Japan has committed roughly $1.4 billion, South Korea $2.3 billion through 2035, India approximately $730 million through 2031, and Australia more than A$1 billion under its National Quantum Strategy. Singapore has committed S$37 billion under its Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2030 plan.
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