We're excited to host you all in Chicago in 2026 in partnership with Chicago Quantum Exchange for a special Q2B26 edition in association with the Chicago Quantum Summit

Are you building the future of quantum? Apply now to pitch your quantum startup at Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit. Applications are closing on November 20th. If you are an early stage startup (pre-seed or seed stage, or less than $5M USD raised to date) developing quantum technologies or quantum-enabled solutions, this is your moment. Up to 10 finalists will be selected to pitch live at Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit on December 8th. This contest is organized and sponsored by Duality - a quantum accelerator led by The University of Chicago's Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Chicago Quantum Exchange - with sponsorship from the Applied Research Institute (ARI) and P33. 

Total prize pool is $150,000 in SAFE investement and none-dilutive funding, subject to competition terms as established by Polsky. More information by clicking the Apply Now Button. 

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