BQubits Ventures has just announced the Mountain West Quantum & Photonics International Pitch Competition, offering startups the chance to win a $100,000 investment! This game-changing opportunity is open to pre-seed to Series A startups operating in quantum or photonics, with under $10 million in prior funding. The competition is immense: applicants will undergo rigorous investor-readiness coaching, present live on October 8, 2025, in Bozeman, MT, and the winners in each category will claim a transformational $100K investment from Qubits Ventures, with possibilities for even more backing from partner VCs .
Being part of this competition means more than the prize—it’s an exclusive, fast-track opportunity for high-potential deep-tech startups to gain global visibility, mentorship, and market validation. A total of 10 finalists—5 Quantum and 5 Photonics—will be coached through due diligence and pitch refinement, and judged on uniqueness, feasibility, market viability, and financial robustness . This is your moment to unlock funding and launch forward—but the deadline is August 30, and time is ticking!
Traversing innovation at the intersection of quantum and photonics, this pitch competition is more than funding—it’s a catalyst for transformation. Here’s what makes it historically significant:
Each track winner walks away with a $100K investment, unlocking not just cash, but a seat at the table with investors who specialize in deep-tech advancement .
Through the SVIYP investor-readiness and due diligence process, every finalist receives hands-on mentorship, pitch enhancement, and strategic feedback, ensuring maximum competitive edge, both onstage and off.
The live event on October 8, 2025, at MSU Innovation Campus in Bozeman, MT, is a gathering of investors, technologists, and media—perfect for networking, recruitment, and brand-building.
Startups are assessed on real-world criteria: uniqueness, feasibility, market size, and revenue models. These are critical filters used by investors worldwide.
Finalists benefit from lasting support, including network access, follow-on funding possibilities, and collaboration within Montana’s vibrant innovation ecosystem .
Presented by Qubits Ventures, in partnership with SVIP, MSU, and Scaling Montana—this contest is firmly rooted in industry authority, promising prestige and trust. With separate tracks for Quantum and Photonics, the event supports specialized innovation paths, doubling the relevance for each technology vertical and offering better matched competition.
This is your dual-opportunity to secure funding and prestige in one of the world’s most promising deep-tech domains. Only 10 founders will step on stage. With only days before the deadline, there’s no time to waste.
Name of Organizer
Qubits Ventures
Requirement/Eligibility
1. Startup must operate in Quantum or Photonics technology.
2. Funding to date must be less than USD 10 million.
3. Stage must be Pre‑Seed, Seed, or Series A.
4. Applicant must be 18 years or older.
5. Finalists must pitch live in Bozeman, MT on October 8, 2025.
6. Teams must agree to investor-readiness sessions and due diligence.
7. Must submit an application form and pitch deck online by the deadline.
8. Consent to terms and conditions, including public use of submitted materials.
9. Judging decisions are final and binding, no appeals.
10. Provide viable demo or proof-of-concept, showing market fit and feasibility.
Prize
The winner in each track (Quantum and Photonics) will receive a potential USD 100,000 investment from Qubits Ventures, subject to terms .
Finalists gain access to mentorship, investor exposure, pitch coaching, and global recognition.
Additional investment opportunities may arise via partner VC firms attending the event, offering bonus funding and collaboration.
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