NewQ
From quantum ideas to market impact.
The NewQ Program is tailored to support early stage quantum researchers, entrepreneurs and those exploring the commercial potential of quantum and quantum adjacent technologies.
➔ NewQ: Turn Your Quantum Idea Into Reality
Have an idea in quantum that could change the world? NewQ is your opportunity to make it real.
Over the 8-week online program, you’ll:
Test your idea with real customers
Explore which business models work for your technology
Craft a pitch that gets attention
Receive weekly one-on-one mentoring
Learn from technical experts and investors in the quantum community
Who should apply?
If you’re ambitious, curious, and driven to build something new then NewQ is for you.
Entrepreneurs and founders looking to start their first quantum venture.
Researchers and PhD students ready to turn research into impact.
Early-stage teams with an idea, prototype, or concept they want to test.
Deep tech explorers (photonics, sensing, materials, AI) curious about quantum opportunities.
Eligibility
We keep it simple:
Based in Australia.
Have an early-stage quantum idea, prototype, or technology.
Can commit approx. 8 hours per week for the 8 week program.
Willing to experiment, test, and learn.
Why Apply?
Because every successful founder starts somewhere, and NewQ gives you the tools, mentors, and momentum to take that first step.
Expert mentoring
Learn directly from entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders who understand the challenges of starting out. You’ll get practical advice, honest feedback, and insights that you won’t find in a textbook, helping you avoid common mistakes and focus on what really matters.
Validation from the market
It’s one thing to have an idea, but another to prove people want it. Through customer discovery and industry engagement, you’ll test your assumptions, get real-world feedback, and find out whether your concept solves a problem worth paying for.
Community and connections that open doors.
You won’t be doing this alone. You’ll join a cohort of ambitious founders and researchers who share your drive, plus access Quantum Australia’s wider network of industry leaders, investors, and partners. These could become the collaborations, partnerships, and friendships that fuel your future.
Skills & tools to attract investors, partners, and customers.
From storytelling and pitching to business modelling and market analysis, you’ll gain the tools to communicate your vision and show its value. These are the building blocks that will help you secure your first backers, partners, or pilot customers.
Hear more about NewQ
Make the quantum leap from ground state to startup