Client Need
Quantum photonics is an emerging technology of growing importance for national security. However, startups in this tech area frequently struggle to scale due to extremely steep upfront costs for manufacturing equipment required to develop prototypes and MVPs. A Mountain-West-based PIA was working to foster and grow the ecosystem of quantum startups in the region by mapping federal programs that could serve as commercialization partners for these startups.
Results
In just 2 weeks, we created an actionable list of nearly 30 program offices that could serve as commercialization partners for these Mountain-West based quantum photonics componentry startups
Identified and validated 29 federal program offices working in quantum photonics as well as their current base of quantum suppliers
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Created a list of federal programs along with descriptions of each supplier’s quantum offerings and their POC information
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Matched more than $520M worth of relevant awards given by the federal government in quantum photonics during FY18-FY23 and analyzed the contribution of different federal agencies towards overall awards spending
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Approach
PSF Analysts, leveraging PSF’s AI-enabled RMIS AI and datasets, along with traditional research and analysis
- Developed a tech specific ontology for quantum photonics componentry, using PSF’s pre-existing ontologies for quantum technologies
- Leveraged SpendMatch™ and ProgramMatch™ algorithms to identify, match, and validate federal program offices working in quantum photonics as well as their current supplier customers
- Created a custom report and validated dataset with POC information for use in future outreach
How can we help you?
We're ready to help you discover the right companies and ecosystem partners, understand technology/market trends and track risk/commercialization potential of your portfolio of companies/contractors.
