Duality is the nation's first accelerator program exclusively dedicated to supporting quantum startups, launched in April 2021 by the University of Chicago's Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Chicago Quantum Exchange. The accelerator is structured as a collaborative initiative with founding partners including the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Argonne National Laboratory, and P33, a Chicago-based nonprofit focused on driving technology leadership.

IBM has established itself as the clear leader in quantum computing through a combination of technological excellence, ecosystem development, and strategic vision. Their transition into the era of quantum utility, marked by demonstrations of practical quantum applications with 100+ qubit systems, positions them well for continued leadership as the field matures.

PsiQuantum's focus on photonic qubits and fault tolerance differentiates it from many competitors who are pursuing near-term commercial applications with more limited NISQ devices. PsiQuantum's success will depend on overcoming enormous technical challenges in scaling quantum systems while maintaining the error correction capabilities necessary for practical applications. The leadership team's deep expertise in photonic quantum computing and their partnerships with established semiconductor manufacturers like GlobalFoundries create a foundation for potential long-term success.