Join IBM and ERA in an event centered around quantum computing technology and startups. This session will include a presentation on “Intro to Quantum Computing” by IBM representatives and insights from previous technical ERA founders.

Learn more about the resources both IBM and ERA have to offer to innovative startups in this area. Following the discussion, four startups will be chosen to pitch their ideas to investors for feedback. (zoom details will be sent the day of the event)

Apply to pitch your quantum computing startup here

Event Agenda

6:00 - 6:20 IBM Quantum / ERA overview

6:20 - 6:35 Investor panel on Quantum investing trends

6:35 - 7:15 Quantum Computing founder pitches and investor feedback

Joining us on our Investor panel

Mark Cupta | Managing Director at Prelude Ventures

ERA

Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA) is an early-stage VC Fund and Tech Accelerator based in NYC that started in 2011 and has invested in and accelerated 220 startups over 19 cohorts with 500+mentors.

IBM Quantum

IBM Quantum is an industry-first initiative to build universal quantum systems for business and science applications. For more information about IBM's quantum computing efforts, please visit www.ibm.com/ibmq.

To connect and learn more about IBM Quantum, please contact the IBM Quantum Community Partnerships Lead, Kayla Lee at kayla.lee@ibm.com.

IBM Ventures

IBM has long supported entrepreneurial communities around the world. Our work in New York City includes relationships with venture capital and angel investors, private equity firms, universities, non-profits, accelerators and more. We are proud to bring expertise in both technology and business across many industries, and are excited to showcase cutting edge technologies such as quantum computing, machine learning and cloud computing. We provide entrepreneurs with unparalleled access to IBM's technology, businesses and ecosystem to unlock the full potential of innovators. Our team in New York is the pathway to unleash innovation potential locally.

To connect and learn more about IBM Ventures, please contact the New York City representative, Austin Flon at arflon@us.ibm.com