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Pre-TraQtion

For earlier-stage quantum and enabling technology startups who are looking for grant funding opportunities.

The Pre-TraQtion program helps navigate the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for specific topics related to quantum technologies.

Please sign-up if you are interested in joining the next virtual cohort.

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Program Highlights

  • Facilitated customer discovery through a quantum-specific I-Corps program.
  • Connect with program officers through QSF partners with the goals of understanding their specific wants and needs.
  • Matchmaking with potential research and support partners (academic and/or corporate).
  • Assistance with setting up and writing your SBIR application.
  • Assistance with setting up back-office support for government grants such as SBIR/STTR’s.
  • Simplified letter of support request process.
  • Access quantum-specific market and commercialization assessment assistance.
  • Leverage other regional quantum ecosystem efforts.
  • Office space (for an additional fee, can be contingent on award).
  • Access to select campus facilities such as 3D printing and the NanoCenter cleanroom (additional fees may apply).

$4 billion in research funding

Every year, eleven federal agencies fund a total of $4 billion in SBIR/STTR. In recent years quantum-related SBIR/STTR funding has grown 19% annually. 60 to 80 quantum-related projects are funded each year, primarily by DoD, NSF, NASA, and DoE.

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