Who Funds Quantum Computing Startups in Illinois?

Real, verified funding sources for quantum computing founders in Illinois: VC funds, accelerators, angel networks, and active grant programs — sourced from SEC filings and Grants.gov, not estimates.

No funds headquartered in Illinois matched "Quantum Computing" by name — the funds below are shown nationwide instead.

Quantum Computing Funding Snapshot — Illinois (as of August 2026)

  • 1
    0 VC funds (nationwide)with "Quantum Computing" in their name — none headquartered in Illinois in our data
  • 2
    7 acceleratorsopen to quantum computing founders in Illinois (including globally-available programs)
  • 3
    6 angel networksbased in Illinois
  • 4
    55 open grantsin the Technology category, refreshed nightly from Grants.gov

Quantum Computing VC Funds (Nationwide)

No funds in our database have "Quantum Computing" in their name. Browse the full VC directory instead.

Quantum Computing Accelerators Open to Illinois

7 programs

Techstars Chicago

Chicago, IL

Techstars Chicago

$120K
Deadline: Rolling / no fixed deadline
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1871

Chicago, IL

1871

Varies
Deadline: Rolling / no fixed deadline
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TechNexus Venture Collaborative

Chicago, IL

TechNexus Venture Collaborative

Varies
Deadline: Rolling / no fixed deadline
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Polsky Center (UChicago)

Chicago, IL

Polsky Center (UChicago)

Varies
Deadline: Rolling / no fixed deadline
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Northwestern Jumpstart Pre-Accelerator

Evanston, IL

Northwestern Jumpstart Pre-Accelerator

Varies
Deadline: Rolling / no fixed deadline
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TechRise (P33 / Verizon / 1871)

Chicago, IL

TechRise (P33 / Verizon / 1871)

Varies
Deadline: Rolling / no fixed deadline
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Chain Reaction Innovations

Lemont, IL

Chain Reaction Innovations

Varies
Deadline: Rolling / no fixed deadline
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Angel Investor Networks in Illinois

6 networks

Illinois Ventures Angels

👥 50 members💰 $25K - $200K check range

📍 Champaign, IL

TechnologyDeep TechLife SciencesAgriculture Tech

Hyde Park Angels

👥 210 members💰 $25K - $500K check range

📍 Chicago, IL

TechnologyHealthcareConsumerFintechSaaS

Chicago Angels

👥 200 members💰 $15K - $200K check range

📍 Chicago, IL

TechnologyHealthcareFinancial ServicesConsumer

Kellogg Angels

👥 100 members💰 $25K - $200K check range

📍 Evanston, IL

TechnologyHealthcareConsumerFintechSaaS

Keiretsu Forum Midwest

👥 80 members💰 $25K - $500K check range

📍 Chicago, IL

TechnologyHealthcareConsumerFintechSaaS

Chicago Ventures

👥 50 members💰 $100K - $2M check range

📍 Chicago, IL

TechnologySaaSConsumerMarketplace

Grants in the Technology Category

Quantum Computing falls under the broader "Technology" category in federal grant data. These are federal programs open to eligible founders nationwide (including Illinois) — live from Grants.gov, refreshed nightly.

Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence

U.S. National Science Foundation

From $550
Deadline: August 5, 2026Apply →

Correctness for Scientific Computing Systems

U.S. National Science Foundation

Deadline: August 11, 2026Apply →
Up to $750K
Deadline: August 13, 2026Apply →

Global Digital Threat Lab

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

$3.0M
Deadline: August 13, 2026Apply →

?Quantum Computing Funding FAQs — Illinois

Are there quantum computing VCs headquartered in Illinois?

We don't have any funds headquartered in Illinois whose name references quantum computing. Below are quantum computing-related funds from across the country instead — many invest outside their home state.

What accelerators in Illinois support quantum computing startups?

7 accelerator programs open to Illinois-based quantum computing founders are in our database, including programs based in Illinois and globally-available programs.

Are there angel investor networks in Illinois?

Yes — 6 angel investor networks based in Illinois are in our database, ranked by member count with quantum computing-relevant groups surfaced first where our sector data supports it.

What grants are available for quantum computing founders?

55 currently open federal grant programs are tagged under the Technology category, which is where quantum computing falls in our grant classification. These are federal programs open to eligible founders nationwide (including Illinois), pulled live from Grants.gov and refreshed nightly.

Your Quantum Computing Funding Action Plan

1

Research & Prepare

  • Review the 0 quantum computing-matched funds above and their filing history
  • Check each fund's website for current investment criteria before reaching out
  • Prepare a pitch deck and financial projections tailored to your stage
2

Apply & Connect

  • Apply to the 7 accelerator programs listed above
  • Reach out to the 6 angel networks in Illinois
  • Check eligibility for the 6 open grant programs above
3

Follow Up

  • Track deadlines for any application-based programs above
  • Look for warm introductions through your existing network before cold outreach
  • Revisit this page periodically — fund and grant data refreshes nightly