NewQ Info Webinar: Turn Your Quantum Idea into a Startup

Thinking about turning your quantum idea, research or technology into a startup? Join Quantum Australia for a 45-minute info webinar about NewQ – our 8-week online pre-accelerator where Australia’s next wave of quantum innovators take their first step.

📅 Thursday 16 January
🕑 2:00pm–2:45pm AEDT
💻 Online webinar (Zoom)
🎯 Ideal for: researchers, students, early-stage founders, and teams exploring quantum-enabled ideas

NewQ is where Australia’s next wave of quantum innovators take their first step.

Whether you’re exploring a research idea, a new quantum-enabled technology, or a potential startup, NewQ gives you:

• 8 weeks of structure and accountability to test and refine your idea (approx 8 hours per week, including self directed work)
• Access to experts across research, industry and startups
• Targeted workshops on customers, markets, business models and pitching
• The opportunity to connect with a national community of quantum innovators

In this live webinar, the Quantum Australia team will walk you through how NewQ works, what to expect each week, and how to know if the program is right for you (or your students, team or collaborators).

What we’ll cover

During this 45-minute session, we’ll cover.

What is NewQ?

• Program overview, format and weekly cadence
• How it fits into Australia’s broader quantum ecosystem

Who is NewQ for?

• Ideal participants: researchers, founders, students and teams
• Examples of the kinds of ideas and technologies that are a good fit

What you get in 8 weeks

• Workshops, mentoring and community
• Expected time commitment and key milestones

How to apply

• Eligibility and selection process
• Key dates for the upcoming cohorts
• Tips for submitting a strong application

Q&A

Who should attend

This webinar is for you if:

• You’re working on a quantum or quantum-enabled idea (or adjacent deep tech) and wondering how it could become a product or venture
• You’re a researcher or student keen to explore commercial pathways for your work
• You’re an early-stage founder or team looking for structure, support and community to develop your idea
• You’re an industry partner, supervisor, or ecosystem builder who wants to understand whether NewQ could be a good fit for your students, staff or collaborators

You don’t need a pitch deck or company set up yet – just a genuine interest in exploring the commercial potential of your idea.

Secure your spot now to learn how NewQ can help you move faster and with more confidence on your quantum journey. A link to the webinar will be shared one week before the live event.