QAI Ventures has announced the launch of its QuantumAI Accelerator in Singapore, marking the country’s first venture capital firm dedicated to QuantumAI startups. Backed by Enterprise Singapore, the initiative is part of a national strategy to create a “lab-to-IPO” pipeline for deep-tech commercialisation. The programme aims to bridge the gap between research and high-growth markets, with Bain & Company estimating a potential $250b in value.
The accelerator, which coincides with the Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology (SWITCH) 2025, is supported by industry leaders such as Microsoft, DBS Bank, and SoftBank. Alexandra Beckstein, CEO and Founder of QAI Ventures, stated, “Through our VC-funded Accelerator, Venture Building programmes, and deep industry collaborations, QAI Ventures is building the Future of QuantumAI in Asia backed by Enterprise Singapore.”
The five-month programme is designed to empower early-stage founders, providing mentorship from a global network of quantum technologists and industry executives. It culminates in a Demo Day, where startups present to investors and partners. Applications for the inaugural cohort are open until 2 March 2026, with the programme starting mid-2026.
Additionally, QAI Ventures will launch a Venture Building Programme in 2026, aiming to register seven new ventures in Singapore by 2027. This initiative will leverage a proprietary database of over 2,000 patents to create market-ready ventures, further driving innovation and job creation in the region.
