Applied: Quantum
Through conversations with founders, investors, industry experts, policymakers and business leaders, the series examines how quantum innovation is moving from research labs into real-world applications. Covering topics across technology, investment, regulation, intellectual property, commercial partnerships and sector adoption, Applied: Quantum follows the journey from scientific breakthrough to commercial reality. Whether discussing quantum start-ups, investment trends, industry use cases or emerging challenges, the series provides practical insight into one of the most transformative technologies of the coming decades.
Episode 1 - Quantum Start-ups: Building, funding and scaling quantum businesses
Quantum technology has long been seen as a future breakthrough, but a new generation of quantum start-ups is already turning scientific advances into commercial opportunities. In this episode of Applied: Quantum, Dan Tench is joined by John Morton (Phasecraft), Joe Spencer (Global Quantum Intelligence), Professor Chris Phillips (Imperial College London) and John Finnemore to explore the rapidly evolving quantum start-up ecosystem. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges facing quantum businesses, including investment and funding, intellectual property, regulation, commercial partnerships and the journey from research to commercialisation.
