Who is leading the way in APAC Quantum investments in 2025
SCB 10X (Thailand) Corporate VC
Quantum fintech and infrastructure, Tech arm of Siam Bank
CAPIKRIS FOUNDATION (Singapore) Angel Group
Quantum computing and analytics, Early-stage impact investor
SoftBank Investment Advisers Asia Corporate VC
Quantum AI and infrastructure, Major APAC tech investor
Alibaba.com DAMO Academy Corporate R&D
Quantum hardware and cloud, China’s quantum research powerhouse
Tencent Quantum Lab, Corporate R&D
Quantum algorithms and cryptography, Strategic quantum research in China
Fujitsu Ventures, Corporate VC
Quantum-inspired computing, Japan’s hybrid quantum-classical leader
NTT RESEARCH, Corporate R&D
Quantum cryptography and optics, Japan’s telecom-backed quantum lab
QunaSys (Japan) Startup + VC-backed
Quantum chemistry software. Backed by Japanese and global investors
blueqat (Japan) Startup + VC-backed
Quantum cloud platform. Democratizing quantum access
Diraq (Australia) VC-backed Startup
Spin qubit hardware. Backed by Quantonation and others
PsiQuantum (Australia/US) VC-backed Startup
Photonic quantum computing. Global funding, APAC R&D presence
Main Sequence Ventures. Deeptech VC
Quantum sensing and computing. CSIRO-backed Australian fund
Breakthrough Victoria, Sovereign VC
Quantum infrastructure, State-backed innovation fund
CSIRO (Australia) Government R&D
Quantum sensing and simulation. National science agency
SGInnovate (Singapore) Government VC
Quantum startups and talent. Building Singapore’s quantum ecosystem
Temasek Holdings-US Sovereign Wealth Fund
Strategic tech investments. Backing quantum via portfolio companies
National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) (Japan) Government R&D
Quantum hardware and software. Central to Japan’s national strategy
RIKEN (Japan) Government R&D
Quantum simulation and control. Leading Japanese research institute
Tsinghua University (China) Academic R&D
Quantum algorithms and theory. Major academic quantum hub
UTEC – The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners Capital (UTEC) VC
Quantum startups from academia. Bridging research and commercialization
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Academic R&D
Quantum optics and computing. South Korea’s quantum research leader
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Quantum materials and devices. Japan’s industrial quantum research
I-HUB Quantum Technology Foundation (India) Government R&D
Quantum cryptography and computing. Part of India’s national quantum mission
Why These Matter
Sovereign Momentum: APAC quantum growth is driven by national programs in Japan, Singapore, China, India, and Australia.
Corporate R&D Powerhouses: Firms like Alibaba, Tencent, and Fujitsu are investing heavily in quantum infrastructure.
Academic Bridges: Institutions like Tsinghua, KAIST, and RIKEN are producing world-class quantum research.
Startup Ecosystem: VC-backed startups like QunaSys, Blueqat, and Diraq are scaling quantum applications in APAC.