University of Chicago

Seoul – October 06, 2026 -- Four Korean quantum technology startups completed a Midwest U.S. tour spanning Wisconsin and Chicago under the Global Bridge Program, securing direct access to accelerators, state economic agencies and university-led quantum institutes following Quantum World Congress 2026 in Maryland.

The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) organized the delegation as lead agency for the quantum sector under South Korea's Deeptech Incubator Project for Startups (DIPS), a program overseen by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and administered by the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development.