--- eventsindex_id: "EI-05946" slug: tech-tour-defence title: "Tech Tour Quantum & Defence" title_alt: ["Tech Tour Defence", "TT Quantum & Defence", "TTQD"] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/tech-tour-defence.html" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: "2026-10-08" date_end: "2026-10-09" venue: "TBC Berlin venue" city: "Berlin" country: "Germany" organiser: "Tech Tour" organiser_url: "https://techtour.com" b2b: true vector: sector: [defence] audience: [startup, investor, industry, government] format: [conference, matchmaking] purpose: [investment, networking, innovation] geography_scope: [pan-EMEA] season: autumn meta_description: "Tech Tour Quantum & Defence, 8-9 Oct 2026, Berlin. 1.5-day matchmaking for 120+ investors, corporates and defence-tech startups on quantum and dual-use tech." editorial_take: "Europe's most tightly curated defence-tech investment matchmaking, where investor density per startup is higher than almost any comparable forum." generated_by: "claude-max-cowork" last_verified: "2026-06-10" variables_filled: 34/58 language: "en" schema_version: "v6.0" --- # Tech Tour Quantum & Defence > *Tech Tour Quantum & Defence is a premium two-day investment programme held in Berlin in October 2026, convening 120+ investors, corporate partners and curated defence-tech and quantum startups for intensive one-to-one meetings, keynote sessions and technology track presentations. It sits within Tech Tour's broader annual defence event series and is co-hosted with Berlin Partner and Berlin Quantum.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | **8-9 October 2026** | **TBC Berlin venue** | **Tech Tour** | **120+ participants** | | 1.5-day programme, annual | Berlin, Germany | Independent investment programme operator, est. 1998 | Selected companies + seasoned investors | --- ## Definition Tech Tour Quantum & Defence (TTQD26) is a curated, invitation-based investment and partnership programme organised by Tech Tour, a Geneva-based platform with over 25 years of experience connecting European technology scale-ups with investors and corporates. The 2026 edition focuses on two overlapping technology pillars: quantum technologies applied to defence and security, and the broader dual-use defence innovation ecosystem. Held over 1.5 days in Berlin, it culminates in a dense programme of one-to-one meetings, technology track presentations, keynote speeches and ecosystem networking. Attendance is limited to approximately 120 to 150 participants to preserve interaction quality. ## Origin and context Tech Tour was founded in 1998 and has been running sector-specific investment events across Europe ever since. The Defence track emerged as a dedicated strand in response to the surge of institutional and venture capital interest in European defence and dual-use technology following geopolitical shifts from 2022 onwards. The Quantum & Defence edition reflects the recognition that quantum computing, quantum communications and quantum sensing are increasingly relevant to defence applications, particularly in the areas of secure communications, positioning and imaging. Berlin was selected as host city in 2026 in partnership with Berlin Partner and Berlin Quantum, acknowledging the city's growing quantum technology ecosystem. ## The 2026 edition: quantum meets defence The 2026 programme is structured around two technology tracks. The first covers quantum technologies broadly, with sub-tracks on quantum computing, quantum communications and quantum sensing. The second covers quantum in defence and security specifically, addressing faster decision-making through quantum processing, precision positioning, ultra-secure data transfer and communications, improved radar and imaging capabilities, and quantum cybersecurity including detection of quantum espionage and protection of critical infrastructure. Scale-ups are invited and startups are pre-selected to present in these technology tracks. Co-hosts for the 2026 edition are Berlin Partner and Berlin Quantum. ## Where Tech Tour Quantum & Defence sits in the defence calendar TTQD26 occupies a distinct niche among European defence events: it is not a trade exhibition or a government procurement forum, but a private investment vehicle. Held in early October, it follows the main European defence exhibition season (Eurosatory is held in spring, DSEI in September of alternating years) and coincides roughly with the broader Tech Tour annual event cycle. It competes for mindshare with Resilience Conference London (October 2026), Tectonic European Defense Summit (November), and Tech Tour's own Defence edition (Paris, held in October-November). The Berlin location distinguishes it from the Paris-centric flow of much European defence investment activity. ## Who attends Tech Tour Quantum & Defence The audience is deliberately small and curated. Investors attending include venture capital funds with active defence and deep-tech mandates, corporate venture arms of prime contractors, and institutional backers such as the European Innovation Council. The startup side comprises pre-selected companies, typically post-seed to Series A, operating in quantum technologies or dual-use defence tech. Government and institutional representatives attend as speakers or expert observers. The 2025 Tech Tour Defence Paris edition attracted 60+ startups from 18 countries alongside 80+ investors, and the Quantum & Defence format targets a comparable density at smaller absolute scale. ## What the Tech Tour Quantum & Defence format includes The event runs across 1.5 days at a single Berlin venue. The programme combines plenary keynote speeches from industry experts, curated panel discussions aligned to the technology tracks, structured one-to-one meetings between investors and selected companies, and informal networking sessions. Startups may apply to pitch; investors and corporate experts participate by invitation or via the Tech Tour Investors Club. A separate media registration process is available for journalists. The format prioritises depth of interaction over breadth: the typical ratio of curated meetings per participant is high relative to open trade events. ## What Tech Tour Quantum & Defence covers The event addresses the following topics: - Quantum computing for defence decision support - Quantum communications and post-quantum cryptography for military networks - Quantum sensing, radar and imaging for surveillance and targeting - Quantum cybersecurity: defending critical infrastructure and GPS/navigation - Dual-use quantum technologies crossing civilian and defence markets - Investment frameworks for deep-tech and quantum startups in the defence sector - European strategic autonomy in critical quantum technology supply chains ## The 2026 edition in numbers *(organiser-declared)* | | | |---|---| | Participants | 120+ | | Duration | 1.5 days | | Technology tracks | 2 (Quantum Technologies; Quantum in Defence & Security) | | Registration fee (early bird, before 1 July 2026) | €693 excl. VAT | | Registration fee (full price, from 1 July 2026) | €990 excl. VAT | | Co-hosts | Berlin Partner, Berlin Quantum | --- ## FAQ - Identity and audience ### Is this event open to the public? No. Tech Tour Quantum & Defence is an invitation and application-based programme. Investors and expert participants receive invitations; startups and scale-ups must apply and be pre-selected by the Tech Tour team. Media representatives may apply for accreditation via a separate form. ### What types of companies are selected to present? Typically scale-ups and pre-selected startups operating in quantum technologies or dual-use defence and security tech. The 2025 Tech Tour Defence Paris edition selected 63 companies from 18 countries; the Quantum & Defence format applies similar criteria with a quantum-technology filter. ### How does the one-to-one meeting system work? Registered participants choose meeting partners from the event participant list prior to the event. The Tech Tour platform facilitates scheduling. Onsite, meetings are time-boxed and held in dedicated spaces alongside the main conference programme. --- ## The venue: TBC Berlin The specific Berlin venue for TTQD26 had not been disclosed as of 10 June 2026. Berlin Partner and Berlin Quantum are listed as co-hosts, suggesting a venue in central Berlin with appropriate conference and networking infrastructure. Previous Tech Tour Defence editions (Paris 2025) were held within the broader European Defence Week at Bpifrance facilities. Participants should monitor the official event page for venue confirmation. ## The organiser: Tech Tour Tech Tour is an independent Swiss-based platform established in 1998 with the mission of connecting Europe's most promising technology companies with investors, corporates and public institutions. It operates across multiple sectors including digital health, AI, deep tech and defence. The Defence track has expanded significantly since 2022. Tech Tour manages an Investors Club, runs scaling programmes including the EIC Scaling Club and D2XCEL, and operates an annual calendar of 10 to 15 sector events across Europe. Its LinkedIn presence is at linkedin.com/company/tech-tour and its X account is @TechTourHQ. --- ## Editorial take *Tech Tour Quantum & Defence is one of the few European forums where the density of active defence-tech investors per curated startup consistently exceeds what larger trade exhibitions can offer, making Berlin in October a genuinely productive stop for quantum and dual-use founders raising capital.* --- ## How to register and what it costs Registration is handled through the Tech Tour event platform at events.techtour.com. Three entry routes exist: General Pass (€693 early bird before 1 July 2026; €990 full price from 1 July 2026, excl. VAT), startup pitch application (via the abstracts portal), and expert/partner participation (via dedicated interest forms). Active military and full-time government representatives should contact the organisers directly as specific arrangements may be available. Media passes require a separate application. ## FAQ - Access and practicalities ### What does the General Pass include? Access to the full 1.5-day onsite programme in Berlin on 8-9 October 2026, including keynote sessions, technology track presentations, curated one-to-one meetings with 120+ participants, and networking activities. ### How should startups apply to pitch? Via the abstracts submission portal linked from the event page (techtour.com/ttqd26). Startups are pre-selected by the Tech Tour team based on technology fit, stage and investment readiness. ### Is there a VAT or invoice process? Registration fees are stated excluding VAT. Tech Tour is a European entity and standard VAT rules apply; business registrants should provide their VAT number during registration. --- ## First time at Tech Tour Quantum & Defence? How to prepare - **Register early and pay the lower rate.** The early-bird price of €693 applies only until 30 June 2026; full price rises to €990 on 1 July. If you are applying as a startup to pitch, submit your application well before the event as pre-selection is competitive. - **Complete your participant profile before arriving.** The one-to-one meeting system is the core value of the event. A strong, detailed profile on the Tech Tour platform is essential to attracting high-quality meeting requests from investors and corporates in the weeks before the event. - **Prioritise meeting requests and book your slots proactively.** The meeting calendar fills up quickly. Log into the platform as soon as it opens for scheduling, identify the 8 to 10 counterparts most relevant to you, and send requests immediately rather than waiting for inbound interest. - **Prepare a concise technology narrative for a defence audience.** Investors and corporates at TTQD have deep quantum and defence knowledge. Avoid generic deep-tech pitches; instead, anchor your positioning in specific defence use cases such as quantum-secure communications for tactical networks or quantum sensing for GNSS-denied environments. - **Explore Berlin's quantum ecosystem on the margins.** Co-hosts Berlin Partner and Berlin Quantum represent a significant cluster of labs, spinouts and corporates. Use the networking sessions to identify collaboration or pilot opportunities beyond pure investment conversations. --- ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://techtour.com/ttqd26/ | | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-tour | | X | https://x.com/TechTourHQ | | Register | https://events.techtour.com/vvgPno | | Programme | https://events.techtour.com/zRx8Ga | --- **Last verified:** 2026-06-10 **Next review:** 2026-08-10 **Notes:** Data sourced from techtour.com/ttqd26/ and related Tech Tour news pages, fetched 2026-06-10. Participant figures (120+) and pricing (€693/€990) are organiser-declared. Specific Berlin venue not disclosed as of verification date. 2025 Tech Tour Defence Paris figures (63 companies, 80+ investors) used for comparator context. No 2026 attendance figures available yet. **Variables:** 34/58 **Concept definition:** applicable