QUANTUM PITCH FEST
Apply | Pitch | Incubate | Deploy
22–23 May 2026
Venue: IISc, Bengaluru
Registrations are now live!
Limited seats available, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registrations close on 30th April-book your spot now.
We invite registrations for participation from
Students (Bachelors, Masters, PhDs) / Postdocs/ Researchers / Academic Staff / Faculty/ Industry Professionals/Entrepreneurs / Startup founders / investors / Innovation Stakeholders.
About the event
Who you will meet ?
What you will experience ?
Chief Guest
Shri A. S. Kiran Kumar (Former Chairman, ISRO)
Tentative speakers
Arindam Ghosh
Professor, Department of Physics, IISc
Akshay Naik
Professor, Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), IISc
Shankar Kumar Selvaraja
Associate Professor, Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), IISc
Prashanth C. Upadhya
Director, WIN-CoE for Quantum Technologies, IISc
Anil Prabhakar
Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras
Kasturi Saha
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Bombay
Chetan Singh Thakur
Associate Professor, Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE), IISc
Quantum Pitch Fest Venue
The Quantum Pitch Fest will be held in A.V. Rama Rao Auditorium, Chemical Sciences Building, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru – 560 012.
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/utVukQGowNPVh3Cs9
Interested in pitching?
SELECTED PITCHES WILL RECEIVE
Structured incubation, mentoring & venture support
Access to IISc labs, clean rooms & testbeds
Access to national missions, investors & industry partners
Faculty-led technical co-development
IP strategy & licensing support, and Industry pilots
Who should apply ?
Quantum startups & spin-offs
Deep-tech entrepreneurs
Translational research teams
Startups working on enabling and peripheral technologies
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To know more, feel free to write to us at office.iqti@iisc.ac.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration & Logistics
Yes, the registration fee is mandatory for all categories. Your registration will only be confirmed after the payment is completed. This policy has been introduced to ensure serious participation, based on experience from previous events.
The registration fee covers tea/coffee and snacks during breaks, lunch on both days, and an event registration kit.
Seats are limited and will be allocated strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot today to avoid disappointment
To register, please fill out the official registration form available on the event landing page. (The link can be accessed via the QR code and the URL link provided in the flyer.) Since you are already on the event website, just scroll up to the top of the page to register.
The official registration is conducted only through the link on the landing page that opens after scanning the QR code or clicking the link on the event flyer. If you are facing issues accessing it, please try scanning again before contacting the event organizers for assistance.
This is a fully in-person event. Requests for online/hybrid participation will not be entertained.
Participants are advised to bring:
- A valid ID
- A notebook or laptop for notetaking
- Any required personal items for the day
- And lots of curiosity and enthusiasm
Accommodation is not available on the IISc campus for the pitch fest. Participants need to arrange their own accommodation.
Eligibility & Participation
Participants from all academic and professional backgrounds are welcome to apply.
We appreciate your interest. However, for this event, participation is generally preferred for students from the first year of a Bachelor’s degree onwards.
Seats are limited and will be allocated strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot today to avoid disappointment
Pitching & Program Structure
No, open pitching is not available. Pitch presentations were pre-selected from a pool of applications. However, all participants will have the opportunity to interact with venture capitalists, engage with investors and entrepreneurs, and network with researchers and industry professionals.
The event will focus on areas such as:
- Quantum computing and algorithms
- Quantum technologies (hardware, communication, sensing)
- Applications in chemistry, materials, finance, and optimization
- Quantum entrepreneurship and startups
Yes, the program may include introductory talks aimed at helping newcomers understand the quantum ecosystem in Karnataka and in India. There will not be any tutorials pertaining to the fundamentals of quantum technologies.
Networking, Outcomes & Opportunities
Yes, participants will have multiple opportunities to network with industry professionals, startup founders, investors and venture capitalists, and academic researchers.
While not guaranteed, the event provides a platform to connect with organizations and individuals, which may lead to potential internships, collaborations, or future opportunities.
Yes, the event provides an excellent environment to meet:
- Technically skilled researchers
- Business-oriented participants
- Students interested in joining startups
Yes, participating investors and venture capitalists are interested in exploring promising ideas and teams in the quantum ecosystem, particularly those with:
- Strong technical foundations
- Clear problem-solution fit
- Scalable business potential
Absolutely. Researchers can:
- Explore commercialization pathways
- Understand industry needs
- Build connections with investors and entrepreneurs.
- Identify potential translational opportunities for their work.
Event Experience & General Information
Yes, participants will receive a certificate of participation after attending the event.
For any additional questions, participants can contact the event organizers through the details provided on the official landing page.
Participants are encouraged to:
- Familiarize themselves with basic quantum concepts (optional but helpful)
- Think about problems or applications they are interested in
- Prepare questions for speakers, investors, and founders.
- Be open to networking and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Quantum Startup & Ecosystem Focus
The event focuses on early- to growth-stage quantum startups and ideas, including:
- Concept-stage innovations
- Research-driven prototypes
- Spin-offs from academic work
- Early-stage startups seeking validation or funding
Yes, the event includes perspectives on:
- Translating research into products
- Go-to-market strategies
- Industry adoption timelines
- Challenges in building quantum startups
Yes, the quantum startup ecosystem requires diverse expertise. For example, participants from business and management, finance and investment, policy and strategy, IP management, etc., play a crucial role in building and scaling quantum ventures.
Organised by WIN-CoE, QuRP and FQCI, Indian Institute of Science
