QAI Ventures has announced a strategic partnership with Japan’s SoftBank Corp. and UK-based HorizonX to establish a quantum hub in Singapore. The initiative, unveiled on 25 February 2026, aims to transition quantum-classical hybrid computing from research to commercial applications across finance, industrials, life sciences, and communications & networks.
The collaboration is part of QAI Ventures’ Industry Clusters Programme, which combines venture capital funding, accelerator programmes, and venture building to support Singapore’s quantum computing ambitions. This move aligns with Singapore’s Research, Innovation, and Enterprise (RIE) 2030 plan, which includes a S$37b investment to bolster the digital economy and national security.
Alexandra Beckstein, CEO and Founder of QAI Ventures, stated, “We are growing the Quantum-AI architecture of the next decade by supporting innovators and building an ecosystem out of Singapore.” The programme will focus on four key sectors to drive innovation and strengthen quantum applications.
HorizonX, in partnership with MIT, will provide education to bridge the knowledge gap in deep tech, whilst SoftBank Corp. will support AI and quantum infrastructure development. This initiative is part of Singapore’s broader strategy to establish itself as a global leader in QuantumAI, with QAI Ventures playing a pivotal role in this transformation.
