{"id":3153,"date":"2026-02-09T11:14:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T09:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kvant.ee\/?page_id=3153"},"modified":"2026-02-10T15:31:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:31:12","slug":"startup-day-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kvant.ee\/en\/quantum-technology-estonia\/useful-resources\/startup-day-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"sTARTUp Day 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">sTARTUp Day 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-group-spacing has-custom-grey-bg-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RAwm6MDVRzs?si=FxfjWZpu4oH0gYlP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RAwm6MDVRzs?si=FxfjWZpu4oH0gYlP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3A4Dhehu6CY?si=FSXNGFJAMnLxBiin&amp;t=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cutting Through the Hype \u2013 Quantum and AI Technology Limits, Lessons, and Next Moves<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts in the panel discussion: <br><strong>Johannes Heinsoo<\/strong> &#8211; Senior Quantum Engineer at IQM <br><strong>Roland Matt<\/strong> &#8211; Senior Quantum Architect at Oxford Ionics <br><strong>Joosep Pata<\/strong> &#8211; Senior Researcher at NICPB <br><br>Moderator: <br><strong>Kalev Kaarna<\/strong> &#8211; Business Developer at Metrosert<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cutting Through the Hype - Quantum and AI Technology Limits, Lessons, and Next Moves\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3A4Dhehu6CY?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-group-spacing has-custom-grey-bg-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZAJ6luhwh9w?si=Tp8gkZcu4pPlNqsW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Johannes Heinsoo (IQM)<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Johannes Heinsoo<\/strong> (Senior Quantum Engineer at IQM) talks about the engineering challenges of quantum computer development, opportunities for young startups, and Estonia&#8217;s role in the quantum technology ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Johannes Heinsoo (IQM)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZAJ6luhwh9w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-group-spacing has-custom-grey-bg-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GFT4zKwno5g?si=VvuAS8fJaMa17sIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joosep Pata (NICPB)<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Joosep Pata<\/strong> (Senior Researcher at NICPB) talks about the development of quantum computer software, new startup opportunities, and how Estonia can get started in the field, focusing on algorithms, software, and scientific collaboration. He advises young people to get a quality education in quantum technology, be curious, and look for ways to apply their knowledge in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Joosep Pata (KBFI)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GFT4zKwno5g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-group-spacing has-custom-grey-bg-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fWIF1xlQemc?si=vvlo7Nhm86_4xs4A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roland Matt (Oxford Ionics)<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Roland Matt<\/strong> (Senior Quantum Architect at Oxford Ionics) explains the advantages of ion-based quantum computers, which allow for lower error rates with a smaller number of quantum bits, and also talks about their rapid scalability and the perspective of possible commercial applications. He advises young people to start now, learn the basics, develop their logical thinking, and explore the possibilities in the field of quantum technologies, from cybersecurity to navigation and sensors. 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