PITCHING EVENT

The QUANTUMatter2026 Start-up Pitching Event is a unique platform exclusively for start-ups working in the field of Quantum Technologies.
Prizes to selected winners will be offered by our partners collaborating in the pitching organisation.

Winners will be announced during QUANTUMatter2026.

Two Pitching Tracks
1. Early-Stage Start-up Track
For Quantum Tech based companies that have raised less than 1M euros

2. Venture-Ready Track
For established start-ups that have already raised at least 1M euros (equity and/or grants) and are looking to grow, expand partnerships, and access regional markets.

Pitch Format
Each selected team will have:
7 minutes to pitch
8 minutes for Q&A with the jury panel

Why Participate

Access Funding – winning Prizes, projects funding. Connect with VCs, angels
Gain Visibility – Present to a targeted, high-impact audience
Get Expert Feedback – Refine your pitch and Startup strategy
Expand Your Network – Engage with peers, mentors, and collaborators
Validate Your Idea – Build early credibility and traction
Sharpen Your Pitch – Deliver your message with clarity and impact

Date: April 27, 2026 (afternoon)
Location: QUANTUMatter 2026 - Barcelona, Spain
If you're building the future of Quantum, this is your stage.

Deadline to submit your pitch: April 13, 2026

PROGRAM

PITCHING EVENT (//session - Monday (27/04/2026))
14:30 – 14:45: Artem Nikitin (Quantum Logic, The Netherlands)
14:45 – 15:00: Jose Hugo Garcia Aguilar (Apeiron Intelligence, Spain)
15:00 – 15:15: Gianvito Chiarella (QMunicate, Germany)
15:15 – 15:30: Tomás Rojas Castiglione (Balthazar, The Netherlands)
15:30 – 15:45: Elisabeth Ortega (Qilimanjaro, Spain)
15:45 – 16:30: Coffee Break / Poster Session / Exhibition
16:30 – 16:45: Pau Jorba (Kiutra, Germany)
16:45 – 17:00: Samuele Grandi (Arc Quantum Technologies, Spain)
17:00 – 17:15: Moss Nenbangkaeo (Pixel Photonics, Germany)
17:15 – 17:30: Dr. Ingrid Romijn (Q*Bird, The Netherlands)

SUPPORTED BY

		Constructor Capital is a Switzerland-based early-stage venture capital firm investing in DeepTech, Software, and EdTech startups at Seed and Series A. Operating as the venture engine of the Constructor Group, the firm bridges frontier academic research with venture capital discipline, backing founders who transform scientific breakthroughs into global businesses. Constructor Capital leverages a global network of universities, researchers, and operators to deliver scientific due diligence and hands-on support beyond capital.

		Nowus supports Spanish R&D initiatives through a combination of strategic advisory services and structured financing solutions. It enables the deployment of private capital into research organizations to deliver cutting-edge, high-impact technological projects aligned with ESG principles, while simultaneously creating value for investors through tax-efficient returns linked to purpose-driven innovation activities.

		Heartcore Capital is one of Europe's top-performing early-stage VC firms. We back exceptional founders building tomorrow's extraordinary technology companies. Investing across the technology stack and industry verticals, from inception through Series A, Heartcore's 19 year track has resulted in approx. €10 billion in created enterprise value and multi-billion M&A and IPO liquidity. The team's "prepared mind" topical expertise in enabling technologies like AI, Robotics, Quantum, Blockchain, SynthBio, and experience allows the firm to make rapid, informed decisions, conduct accelerated diligence and contribute key value-add. Heartcore was the first institutional backers in companies including Tink (acq. by Visa for $2.2B), Peakon (acq. by Workday for $700M), Boozt ($1B IPO), GetYourGuide, TravelPerk, Neo4j, and many others.