Switzerland-based venture capital firm QAI Ventures announced Wednesday that it has partnered with Enterprise Singapore to launch its venture capital (VC)-funded accelerator and IP-driven venture builder dedicated to QuantumAI startups and Advanced Computing.
QAI Ventures said in a statement that the programs harness its expertise as a global investor and leading QuantumAI ecosystem builder.
The accelerator launch follows from QAI Ventures’ successful programs rolled out in Europe and North America, which have seen over 20 companies incubated over the last three years, with an overall portfolio of 27 companies.
“Through our VC-funded Accelerator, Venture Building programs, and deep industry collaborations, QAI Ventures is building the Future of QuantumAI in Asia backed by Enterprise Singapore,
“Our model fosters entrepreneurial dynamism, drives economic growth, and empowers innovators to translate QuantumAI breakthroughs into real-world impact,” said Alexandra Beckstein, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of QAI Ventures.
It is noted that artificial intelligence (AI) is moving to Quantum, defining the future of computing at the intersection of both technologies, known as QuantumAI.
QAI Venture’s Singapore accelerator targets this emerging opportunity with a dedicated QuantumAI accelerator in Asia.
It is also noted that quantum could unlock $250 billion of market value across industries like pharmaceuticals, finance, logistics, and materials science, according to Bain & Company.; Quantum computers are 13,000 times faster than supercomputers, per Google.
The QAI Ventures Accelerator is an intensive five-month program designed to empower early-stage founders, helping them translate scientific breakthroughs into scalable, investment-ready businesses.
Participants benefit from direct mentorship by a global network of leading quantum technologists, VCs, and industry executives, while engaging in masterclasses on everything from IP strategy and product-market fit to fundraising and corporate governance.
The program culminates in a high-profile Demo Day, where startups present to an international audience of investors and partners to secure their next stage of growth.
Applications for the inaugural cohort are open from October 29, 2025, to March 2, 2026.
The program, which kicks off mid-2026, is open to incorporated startups with teams of at least two founders who have passed a due diligence process.
Complementing the Accelerator, QAI Ventures will also start a dedicated Venture Building Program in 2026, focusing on translating Singapore’s world-class research and IP into market-ready ventures.
The company will also leverage its proprietary database of over 2,000 relevant patents to create and spin off new companies in Singapore, further driving job creation and innovation.
The Venture Building approach targets scientists with strong intellectual property and the ambition to found a company, as well as serial entrepreneurs eager to enter the Deep Tech and Quantum space.
QAI Ventures aims to register seven new ventures in Singapore by 2027 – three in the first year and four in the second.
“Beyond breakthrough research, there is a need to build the bridge from laboratory to market for the quantum revolution to take off,
“Our partnership with QAI Ventures to venture-build and accelerate growth of quantum startups provides that critical pathway, strengthening Singapore’s position as both a launchpad for homegrown quantum ventures and a regional gateway for global startups scaling across Asia,” said Sophia Ng, Executive Director, Startup Ecosystem, EnterpriseSG.
According to her, this is a pivotal step in strengthening the quantum readiness among corporates in Singapore, as these startups can help address real industry challenges while benefiting from accelerated go-to-market development.
Enterprise Singapore collaborates with UOB to help F&B companies accelerate digital adoption