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Chattanooga Accelerator Selects Four Quantum Startups For Commercialization Program

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Briefings

Chattanooga's CO.LAB selected four quantum startups for a 12-month commercialization program in November 2026. The inaugural cohort includes Ridge Quantum, Superquantum, Esoteriq, and Kottackal, each receiving an individualized plan to commercialize technologies like encryption, quantum computing software, and industrial sensing. The program connects these teams with technical resources, infrastructure, and pilot opportunities, with a focus on bridging the gap between breakthroughs and paying customers in the Tennessee Valley.

Key points

• Ridge Quantum is developing continuous-variable quantum key distribution technology licensed from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, targeting utilities and defense organizations.
• Superquantum is developing software to help plan and run calculations on fault-tolerant quantum computers, aiming to benchmark tools across hardware platforms.

Context

Chattanooga's CO.LAB selected four quantum startups for a 12-month commercialization program connecting them with technical resources, prospective customers and pilot opportunities. The inaugural cohort includes Ridge Quantum, Superquantum, Esoteriq and Kottackal, whose technologies span secure communications, quantum computing software and industrial sensing. Each team will follow an individualized commercialization plan, receive a readiness assessment and present to an internal review board to track progress.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from November 2026. Specific dates for startup activities are not confirmed beyond the program start date of November 2026. No external data or independent verification is provided.

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