Venture firm QAI Ventures has launched the inaugural cohort of the Singapore Quantum Accelerator. This five-month program, supported by Enterprise Singapore, includes four startups selected from 63 applications across 12 countries.

QAI Ventures describes 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 first cohort consists of four companies:

  • Quantum Logic from the Netherlands — cryogenic equipment for quantum systems;
  • Qualia Therapeutics from Armenia — adaptive neurostimulation;
  • QPICs from the USA — manufacturing photonic chips;
  • 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 benefit from workshops, personalized support, and access to quantum infrastructure, cloud resources, and collaboration with corporate partners.

QAI Ventures CEO Alexandra Bekshtein stated that Singapore has "early and patiently" invested in quantum technologies, and this foundation is now turning into commercial opportunities. Sophia Ng, Executive Director of the Startup Ecosystem at Enterprise Singapore, noted that the next step is to create globally competitive quantum companies.

By the end of 2025, Singaporean company Horizon Quantum launched the first quantum computer in the city-state for commercial use. The firm aims to utilize the equipment to accelerate the development of real quantum applications across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals and finance.

In June 2026, Singapore launched the ASPIRE 2B supercomputer, designed to support advanced research in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

Subsequently, Enterprise Singapore unveiled a roadmap that positions AI as a key focus for standardization and compliance 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.