How to Join QED-C

From Interest To Impact

QED-C brings together leaders from across the quantum ecosystem—industry, academia, and government—to accelerate the advancement of quantum technologies. As a member, your organization will gain access to exclusive insights, collaboration opportunities, and a seat at the table shaping the direction of the global quantum industry. Whether you’re developing enabling technologies or exploring quantum applications, QED-C is where strategic connections and real progress happen.

Ready to get involved? Follow the steps below to get started.

Steps to Membership

1. Confirm that your parent or employing organization is not already a member of QED-C

You can find a comprehensive list of all member organizations in the Membership Directory.

2. Identify which category your organization fits into

*Organizations located outside of the U.S. must be headquartered within one of 39 approved countries.

Membership CategoryClassificationTypes of organizations
Corporate*T1: U.S. HQ’d, owned and controlled
T2: All others
Businesses (both for-profit and not-for-profit) with a direct market function including:
+Pureplay Quantum
+Enabling Technologies (e.g., lasers, diamonds, control systems)
+Service & Solution Providers (e.g., fabricators, consultants, investors, market researchers)
+End Users (i.e., potential commercial users of quantum technologies) with broad activities
Academic*T1: U.S. institutions of higher learning
T2: All others
+Post-high school institutions of learning
+Research institutions
FFRDC+Federally-funded research and development centers
+Government-owned and contractor-operated institutions
Affiliate*+End Users (i.e., potential commercial users of quantum technologies) with narrow activities
+U.S. Governments at levels other than federal; affiliated or supported businesses (such as EDCs)
+Entities within non-U.S. governments
Special+U.S. Government (Federal, all branches)
+Member-based organizations
+Member-affiliated startups
3. Let us know you’re interested.

Submit the membership inquiry form.

* = Required

4. Complete the application package

If your inquiry meets QED-C’s initial eligibility review, you will receive the application, participation agreement and information security attestation for you to fill out and return.

5. Meet a member of the QED-C Leadership Team

Speak one-on-one with a member of the QED-C leadership team. You can expect to receive an invitation to schedule this discussion within one month of submitting your application for membership.

Your application is complete!

6. Steering Committee Application Review

The QED-C Steering Committee reviews all completed applications at their monthly meeting.

7. Application Outcome Communicated

All applications considered by the Steering Committee will be informed of their outcome. Due to the number of applicants, you may not receive status updates prior to the final decision.

8. Pay Membership Fees

Your organization will receive an invoice for the membership fees. Fees must be remitted in order to activate your membership.

9. Your Membership Goes Into Effect

Our team will send out onboarding communications to help you notify your employees or coworkers of your new membership in QED-C so they can begin taking advantage of the benefits, including participating in Technical Advisory Committees, accessing Quantum Business Edge™ Resources, and attending member-exclusive events and meetings.

We will also announce your new membership on our LinkedIn channel to welcome you to the community.