New Ventures
Fast-track your quantum startup journey
New Ventures is Quantum Australia’s national program to ignite quantum entrepreneurship.
Whether you’re a researcher, innovator, or entrepreneur, or simply have a bold quantum idea, this is your opportunity to fast-track it into an investable business with expert guidance, hands-on workshops, and the backing of a powerful national network.
➔ Start your journey
We’re committed to accelerating the commercialisation of quantum and quantum-adjacent technologies, positioning Australian startups for global success.
Moving from lab to market isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone.
The New Ventures Program gives you access to expert advice, tailored workshops, and entrepreneurship training to help you build a clear, confident commercial pathway for your quantum innovation.
Best of all? It’s free to participate, includes discretionary financial support, and you retain full ownership of your IP.
Two pathways, one powerful community
Entrepreneurship Training & Mentorship
Your journey begins with a 2-day virtual bootcamp, followed by 8 weeks of structured learning and mentoring. You’ll gain practical insights into customer discovery, market validation, IP strategy, and investment pitching, all designed to help you create a clear and actionable commercial pathway for your quantum technology.
NewQ: Discovery Stage
Pre-Accelerator
The NewQ Program helps early-stage quantum innovators fast-track their ideas from concept to commercial reality.
NewQ is specifically designed to tackle the unique challenges of commercialising quantum innovations.
In just eight weeks, you’ll validate your problem, explore market opportunities, and build investor-ready foundations, with expert mentoring every step of the way.
Upon successful completion, each team may be eligible for a discretionary $10,000 award to help propel their venture forward.
NextQ: Quantum Venture Support and Creation
The NextQ Program is an intensive 9–12 month accelerator designed to supercharge the commercialisation of advanced quantum technologies.
Built for the most promising quantum startups, NextQ connects founders with industry leaders, investors, and technical experts to help refine their business models and accelerate toward investment.
Through tailored mentorship and direct feedback from quantum-focused investors, teams gain the clarity, confidence, and connections they need to scale, and position their ventures for global success.
Focusing on real-world commercialisation, investor readiness, and industry engagement, the New Ventures Program gives your venture the resources and support it needs to thrive in the global quantum ecosystem. Join us in shaping the future of quantum innovation.
Get in touch
Need more information?
Our team can answer your questions about eligibility, time commitment, and what you can expect week to week. We’ll walk you through how the program works in practice and what kind of support is available.
Mentors
We’re looking for mentors who can share their entrepreneurial, technical, or industry expertise with emerging founders. Your guidance can make the difference between a good idea and a great business.
Intern
Work alongside a New Ventures team as an intern, providing practical support where it’s needed most. Gain valuable real-world experience and expand your own professional network.