Supporting the delivery of the National Quantum Strategy for Australia
Australia’s Quantum future starts here.
Australia’s national centre for quantum industry growth.
We champion the Australian quantum industry, creating a pipeline of new ventures, diverse talent, real-world use cases and partnerships.
Backed by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, state governments, and 13 University partners, we support and promote Australia’s quantum interests on the global stage, offering a unified voice for our entire quantum ecosystem.
Quantum Australia bridges the critical gap between world-class research and commercial success, coordinating efforts across universities and translating breakthrough science into real-world applications and globally competitive companies.
PROGRAMS
The Ecosystem Development Program fosters connections and collaboration across Australia’s quantum landscape, linking researchers, startups, government, industry, and investors.
Through the Partnerships Program, we work closely with industry, government, and research institutions to identify opportunities where quantum technologies can address real-world problems.
The New Ventures program fosters quantum startups and drives a culture of innovation in Australia, unlocking entrepreneurial talent to build scalable, globally relevant quantum businesses.
NewQ - Explore the commercial potential of your idea over an 8-week online program.
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industry use cases
From Our LinkedIn Feed
Catch the latest stories, event highlights, and ecosystem updates direct from our LinkedIn community.
across the ecosystem
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Australian Quantum Technology Industry Capability Report
The Australian Quantum Technology Industry Capability Report outlines Australia’s capabilities and expertise in quantum technology and highlights the achievements of Australian quantum technology companies.
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Quantum Australia Conference 2026
The Quantum Australia Conference 2026 unites global quantum leaders, industry decision-makers, researchers, and investors to tackle the most pressing challenges across critical sectors. With developers and end-users sharing the stage, the program offers an unparalleled look at both the technology and its application.
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NewQ Applications Open Now
This 8-week online program helps early-stage quantum researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs fast-track their ideas from concept to commercial reality. Teams who complete the program may be eligible for a $10,000 award to advance their quantum venture.
Our Industry Partners
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QUANTUM in INDUSTRY
NEWS & EVENTS
DARPA’s FY2026 program slate signals growing global momentum in next-gen research, with new funding pathways for utility-scale quantum computing and advanced materials.
IMARC 2026 gathers global mining, investment and technology leaders to shape future industry trends.
IQT QuantumAI 2026 focuses on the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
Critical Minerals 2026 focuses on global critical mineral supply and the transition to clean energy.
Critical Minerals 2026 focuses on global critical mineral supply and the transition to clean energy.
Quantum Tech World 2026 highlights real-world quantum, AI and HPC breakthroughs and enterprise adoption strategies.
IQT Nordics 2026 focuses on scaling quantum technology and commercialising real-world applications.
Optica Quantum 2.0 highlights cutting-edge quantum computing, communication and sensing advancements.
Australian Manufacturing Week showcases the latest innovations and technologies in advanced manufacturing across multiple product zones.
QuantumConf 2026 spotlights emerging research and applications in quantum materials and technology.
QCTiP 2026 brings together researchers and industry leaders to advance practical quantum computing theory.
The Quantum Innovation Summit fosters dialogue and partnerships to accelerate real-world quantum technology adoption.
QAIO 2026 explores how quantum, AI and optimisation can accelerate advanced computing solutions.
ICONN 2026 unites global experts in nanoscience and quantum technology for cutting-edge talks and collaboration in Sydney this February.
Fujitsu has launched its 2025–26 Quantum Simulator Challenge, inviting industry and academic teams to apply real-world problems to its advanced 40-qubit simulator with a total prize pool of $100,000.
Australia’s quantum ecosystem is moving from lab to market through coordinated policy, research and industry effort.
Australia now leads the developed world in government quantum investment, strengthening its position in the emerging global quantum industry.
Diraq’s scalable quantum processing technology is gaining global attention, showcasing Australia’s leadership in silicon-based quantum computing and commercial-ready innovation.
QuantX Labs has successfully delivered quantum clock technology that enables ultra-precise timing, reinforcing Australia’s position in advanced quantum systems and global innovation.
The 2024–25 Annual Report from Industry Innovation and Science Australia outlines key achievements and strategic priorities shaping Australia’s national innovation system.
The World Conference on Quantum Computing and Applications (WCQCA-2026) will bring together global experts, researchers and emerging talent to explore advances across quantum computing, quantum information science and real-world applications. The conference will foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange on cutting-edge quantum technologies shaping the future.
Quantum World Congress 2026 will be held 22–24 September 2026 at the University of Maryland in College Park, a global hub for quantum innovation. The event brings together leaders from academia, industry and government to connect research with real-world impact.
UNSW is driving Australia’s quantum leap. Pioneering technologies in sensing, computing and secure communications that are already shaping the nation’s scientific and industrial future.
CSIRO’s Quantum Shift report provides a snapshot of Australia’s quantum readiness across awareness, adoption, cyber resilience and responsible innovation.
At Quantum World Congress 2025, Quantum Australia CEO Petra Andrén highlighted Australia’s shift from world-leading research to large-scale commercialisation, driven by a national strategy, billions in investment, accelerating startup growth, and a strong focus on industry engagement and global collaboration.
Queensland is proving how quantum innovation can enhance sport, elevate athlete wellbeing, and deliver world-class event operations worthy of a global audience in 2032.
Riverlane’s comprehensive analysis highlights the rapid advances in quantum error correction, the surge in global investment, and expert reflections from leaders around the world — including Australia’s Professor Stephen Bartlett — as the sector accelerates towards fault-tolerant systems.
Emergence Quantum is solving the engineering bottlenecks standing between today’s quantum prototypes and tomorrow’s scalable, commercially deployable systems.
Quantum Brilliance’s foundry, based in Melbourne Australia, will supply quantum-grade synthetic diamonds to customers worldwide, enabling compact, lightweight, room-temperature quantum computing and sensing.

