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Program Highlights in QITC 2026

QITC 2026 will guide shortlisted teams in leveraging Qualcomm Technologies' advanced Qualcomm DragonwingTM and Snapdragon platforms to develop intelligent applications that deliver high speed, low power consumption, and robust security.®

The program also encourages shortlisted teams to explore diverse edge AI application scenario through the new Arduino UNO®TM Q development board. Powered by the Dragonwing platform, the new Arduino UNO Q open-source development board supports Linux applications, real-time control, and lightweight AI inferencing, enabling startups to more quickly build applications with edge intelligence.

To accelerate the on-device AI applications across various uses cases, startup teams can also utilize the Qualcomm AI Hub®, a developer-centric platform featuring a growing library of more than 175 pre-optimized AI models so that developers can save valuable time and effort, accelerating their development and deployment cycles facilitating faster iterations.

Program Benefits in QITC 2026
 
Financial Grants to Support Incubation: Up to 10 shortlisted companies will each be eligible to receive a grant in the equivalent of USD 10,000 (at the prevailing exchange rate) to support incubation, with additional prize money awarded to the top three finalists selected at the conclusion of the incubation period.
 
Patent Filing Incentive: Each shortlisted company will be eligible to receive the equivalent of USD 2,500 (at the prevailing exchange rate) for each utility patent application filed with either the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) and which relates to such company’s proposal for QITC 2026. Limited to two patent applications per company. Please see the official rules for more details.
 
Access to Accelerator Program Services: Qualcomm Technologies, with partners, will offer workshops and training, at no additional cost, on a range of topics such as product management, global market entry strategy, mastering the pitch, and fundraising. Frequent coaching and mentoring sessions from subject matter experts in these areas, as well as training on intellectual property topics, will be offered to participating companies.
 
Ongoing Technical and R&D Support: Qualcomm Technologies will offer technical support to participating companies at no additional cost, which will include technical guidance, laboratory access, as well as problem-solving support from local Qualcomm engineer teams.

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