Where innovation meets real-world impact
Our commitment to use-inspired research goes beyond theoretical exploration and focuses on addressing tangible challenges and delivering practical solutions. By bridging the gap between cutting-edge scientific inquiry and real-world applications, QuantumCT pioneers projects that contribute to advancements across biotech, medicine, finance, and more.
QuantumCT is working with the private sector and research faculty to define and initiate quantum-technology-driven pilot projects that address industry challenge problems, execute faculty-originated seed grant funded projects, and establish research commercialization and a pathway for research validation. With over 70 research faculty and counting, we have a critical mass of expertise pioneering research in quantum and quantum-adjacent areas.
QuantumCT Seed Funding Programs
QuantumCT has invested over $1.3M in quantum seed funds since 2023.
- Innovations in Quantum STEM Education: Education and workforce development
- Quantum Innovation Seed Grants: R&D and applications of quantum technologies
- Quantum Startup Awards: Support for quantum tech-based startups
- Quantum Regional Partnership Investments: Challenge problems defined by industry partners
- Roberts Innovation Fund: Yale Engineering advancing projects from lab to market