CO.LAB Q Quantum Commercialization Studio

About

CO.LAB Q is a 12-month Chattanooga commercialization studio run by The Company Lab that gives quantum startups and research teams individualized roadmaps plus access to quantum infrastructure, technical expertise, pilot opportunities and capital pathways, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Benefits

• 🧭Individualized commercialization roadmap
  CO.LAB creates an individualized roadmap based on each company's technology, market readiness and commercial goals instead of moving every participant through the same curriculum
• 🔬Technical expertise and quantum infrastructure
  Support may include connecting companies with technical experts, research institutions and specialized quantum infrastructure
• 💻Quantinuum compute access
  As Founding Compute Partner, Quantinuum gives participating startups access to its high-performance trapped-ion quantum computers, the Nexus cloud platform, the Guppy quantum programming language, simulation tools and technical expertise
• 🌐EPB quantum network access
  EPB Quantum, the quantum network partner, provides participating companies access to its quantum network to explore emerging applications and advance communications efforts
• 🤝Pilot and customer pathways
  Support may include validating high-value customer problems and designing pilots and proofs of concept with industry or public-sector partners
• 💰Capital pathways
  Support may include building investment readiness through market evidence, investor connections and a credible scale strategy
• 🛡️ Defense track mentoring
  Founding Defense Track Sponsor Davidson Technologies provides access to its quantum laboratory and mentors companies on national-security mission needs, acquisition and contracting, cybersecurity, data rights and pilot pathways including DIU, SBIR/STTR and the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program
• 🎓Academic partner access
  Founding Academic Partner the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga connects participating companies with quantum faculty, students and specialized facilities

Eligibility Criteria

• Targets startups and research teams turning advanced technologies into scalable, market-ready companies
• Recruits teams working in quantum computing and algorithms; networking and communications; cybersecurity and encryption; sensing and imaging; enabling hardware, tooling and control systems
• Recruits applications in energy, mobility, logistics and defense
• No minimum company stage, revenue, team size or applicant geography requirement is publicly stated, so these should be confirmed with the organizer

Participation Commitments

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis via thecompanylab.org/quantum
• Participation is a 12-month commercialization studio commitment
• The inaugural cohort began work in November 2026
• Each team starts with a commercialization readiness assessment covering business, leadership, product, market fit and technology readiness
• Teams present to their own internal review boards throughout the program to track progress
• Teams are expected to advance by producing commercial evidence rather than by completing a calendar
• Program fee, tuition and equity terms are not publicly stated and should be confirmed with the organizer

Target Region

Geographic eligibility is not publicly stated and should be confirmed before applying.

Target Sector

Defense & Security, Energy & Utilities, Semiconductors & Electronics, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics