About Commercialization & TTO Support Services
Quantum research output is accelerating – in universities, national labs, corporate R&D and start‑ups. But moving from papers, patents and prototypes to sustainable products and companies is still hard. Markets are early, timelines are uncertain, and many teams are led by brilliant scientists who are rightly focused on the technology.
Applied Quantum’s Commercialization & TTO Support services sit at this interface between science, markets and capital. We work with TTOs, spin‑outs, founders, investors and corporate innovation teams to:
- clarify where the real markets are and how they might evolve over the next decade
- design commercialisation strategies, business models and go‑to‑market paths that fit the technology and team
- structure spin‑outs, licensing deals, grants and partnerships to align incentives and minimise friction
- plan and run demos and pilots with early adopters to generate evidence and references
- build teams, governance and narratives that can attract talent, customers and capital
- connect technical and commercial roadmaps so R&D milestones, funding and market entry reinforce rather than conflict
The aim is not to turn researchers into generic entrepreneurs, but to give them the right frameworks, partners and support so that quantum IP has a real shot at impact.
How we work
Commercialisation engagements are usually a mix of strategy, coaching and transaction support. We adapt our approach to whether you’re a TTO, a research group, a spin out, a corporate venture team or an investor.
Clarify the Thesis and the Market
We start by understanding the technology, IP position and hypotheses about the market. That includes talking to the team, reviewing technical materials, and mapping potential applications and segments. We then test these against the current and emerging quantum market to identify where there is real pull, where education is needed, and where the timing is simply too early.
Design the Path to Market and Structure
Next, we work with you to design a commercialisation path: spin out, licensing, joint venture, strategic partnership or some combination. We look at business models, value chains, team needs, funding options and governance. For TTOs and corporates, this often includes templates and guidelines that can be reused for future quantum projects.
Support Execution, Fundraising and Partnerships
Once the path is agreed, we stay involved to make it real: preparing for investor conversations, structuring grant proposals, assembling consortia, running pilots with early adopters and refining the story as you learn. The goal is to turn momentum into tangible milestones - funding, contracts, data - that de risk the journey for everyone involved.
Quantum Commercialization Advisory
We provide high level advisory on how to position and commercialise quantum technologies: where they sit in the value chain, which markets and segments to target first, and how to balance short term and long term bets.
- Clarify the commercial potential and strategic positioning of specific quantum technologies.
- Identify priority segments, early adopters and potential partners or acquirers.
- Provide ongoing advice to TTOs, founders and innovation leaders as the opportunity evolves.
Commercialization Strategy
We work with TTOs, research groups and corporate teams to design a detailed commercialisation strategy for specific projects or portfolios, covering markets, models and internal alignment.
- Map target markets, use cases and customer segments with realistic adoption timelines.
- Design positioning, value propositions and initial go‑to‑market approaches.
- Align internal stakeholders (research, legal, finance, leadership) around the chosen path.
Market Intelligence
We deliver deep, venture oriented market intelligence for specific quantum IP or ventures: competitive landscapes, adjacent plays, timing, and how investors are likely to read the space.
- Analyse competitive and adjacent technologies, including non‑quantum alternatives.
- Assess timing and market readiness across segments and geographies.
- Produce concise, investor‑ready views that inform both strategy and fundraising.
Spin Out Venture Support
We support teams in creating and growing spin out companies around quantum IP, from first conversations through to early funding and customers.
- Help define the spin‑out’s scope, business model and differentiation.
- Support company formation, governance, cap table considerations and early hiring plans.
- Prepare founders for investor and partner conversations, including materials and narratives.
IP & Licensing Advisory
We help TTOs, corporates and founders structure IP strategies and licensing models that reflect the specific dynamics of quantum technology – where control, interoperability and ecosystem effects matter.
- Review IP portfolios and identify gaps or conflicts relevant to commercialisation.
- Design licensing structures (exclusive, non‑exclusive, field‑limited, staged, etc.) aligned with strategy.
- Support negotiations between institutions, spin‑outs, partners and investors on IP terms.
Grant & Public Funding Support
We help teams secure and structure public and grant funding for quantum projects – from national programmes to international initiatives.
- Identify relevant funding opportunities and fit with your technology and consortium.
- Shape proposals, budgets and workplans so they are coherent and fundable.
- Advise on post‑award planning, reporting requirements and alignment with commercial goals.
Technology Maturity & Readiness Planning
We work with technical and commercial teams to assess technology readiness and design realistic maturation plans, bridging the famous “valley of death”.
- Conduct TRL and maturity assessments for technologies and subsystems.
- Define technical and commercial milestones, gating criteria and risk‑reduction steps.
- Build integrated roadmaps that align R&D, productisation and funding timelines.
Quantum Demo & Pilot Programs
We help design and run demos and pilots with early adopters that generate useful feedback, data and case studies - not just headlines.
- Identify and secure suitable pilot partners and demonstration environments.
- Define scope, success criteria, measurement plans and responsibilities for pilots.
- Capture and package outcomes into reference cases, learnings and next‑step plans.
Quantum Ecosystem, Consortium & Partnership Facilitation
We support the creation of ecosystems and partnerships around quantum ventures: industry collaborations, consortia, joint projects and innovation networks.
- Map relevant ecosystem players – customers, partners, integrators, clusters, national programmes.
- Design partnership and consortium structures that share value and risk fairly.
- Facilitate introductions, negotiations and governance frameworks for long‑term collaboration.
Founder Readiness & Team Building
We work with scientific and technical founders to build teams and governance structures that can carry a quantum venture through its early stages.
- Coach founders on roles, responsibilities and leadership challenges in deep‑tech ventures.
- Help design founding teams, advisory boards and early organisational structure.
- Support hiring plans and storytelling to attract the right early employees and advisors.
"Applied Quantum’s consulting services were instrumental in seamlessly integrating quantum technologies into our existing processes and systems. Their strategic advice and support have positioned us at the forefront of the quantum revolution."
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