5th Workshop on Quantum Computer Entrepreneurship

IEEE Quantum Week 2024

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - 10:00 – 16:30 Eastern Time (ET) — UTC-4

The Workshop on Quantum Computing Entrepreneurship is the fifth of its series and has been held annually at IEEE Quantum Week. Edition 2024 will focus on the Canadian experience in the field, also incorporating selected panelists from abroad.

Target Audience:

Scientists, engineers, and researchers interested in learning how to develop their own start-ups
Entrepreneurs interested in networking and sharing experiences
Investors interested in finding opportunities in the field of quantum computing
Companies interested in broadening their field of interest to quantum computing

This workshop is organized by IEEE Entrepreneurship and IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Society.

Program

Chairs:

Rafael Sotelo; Quantum-South & Universidad de Montevideo; Uruguay

Ghislain Lefevbre; University of Sherbrooke; Canada

Andy Chen; REDDS Capital; Canada

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Session I: National, provincial, and regional institutions supporting quantum computing entrepreneurship panel

· Distriq, Mehdi Bozzo-Rey

· Quantum Algorithms Institute (QAI), Louise Turner

· Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED/ISDE), Michael Rosenblatt

· National Taiwan University, Shu-Yu Kuo