Quantum Across the Atlantic: Strengthening the Colorado–France Quantum Connection

RMFACC co-hosted a Colorado Startup Week conversation at the Colorado Quantum Incubator, bringing together leaders from research, industry, investment, and international business to explore the growing Colorado–France quantum connection.

The French-American Chamber of Commerce – Rocky Mountain was proud to co-host Quantum Across the Atlantic: The French-American Quantum Ecosystem, a Colorado Startup Week event held at the Colorado Quantum Incubator.

The evening brought together leaders from research, industry, commercialization, investment, and international business for an insightful conversation about Colorado’s rapidly growing quantum ecosystem and its strengthening connections with France.

Throughout the discussion, speakers explored the scientific advances, commercial opportunities, and international partnerships shaping the future of quantum technology. Their perspectives highlighted Colorado’s position as an emerging global quantum hub—and the potential for deeper collaboration between French and American companies, researchers, investors, and institutions.

An Outstanding Panel of Quantum Leaders

A special thank you to our moderator and panelists for sharing their expertise and thoughtful perspectives:

Moderator
Tanya Ramond, PhD, MBA — Director of Business Development, Colorado Quantum Incubator

Panelists

• Yves Deiss — Sales Director, Americas for Photonics, Exail
• Dr. Tara Fortier — Time and Frequency Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology
• Russ Fein — Chief Financial Officer, Vescent
• Joanna Climer — Director of Marketing, Sensing and National Security, Infleqtion

Together, the panel offered a compelling look at the quantum ecosystem—from foundational research and advanced photonics to commercialization, national security, investment, and globally competitive companies.

Building an International Quantum Ecosystem

Colorado’s quantum community continues to gain momentum, supported by world-class research institutions, innovative companies, public-sector leadership, and a growing network of investors and entrepreneurs.

France brings deep strengths in photonics, advanced technologies, scientific research, and quantum innovation. Events like Quantum Across the Atlantic create opportunities to connect these ecosystems, build lasting relationships, and identify new possibilities for bilateral investment, research, and commercial collaboration.

We are grateful to the organizations that made the evening possible:

• Colorado Quantum Incubator
• French-American Chamber of Commerce – Rocky Mountain
• Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade – Global Business Development

We also extend our appreciation to everyone who attended, supported the program, and contributed to the energy and ideas in the room.

A special thank you to Tanya Ramond, Chris Muldrow, Sacha Francois, Sophia Kristjansson, and Dan Salvetti for the collaboration and work that brought the event together.

Merci également to Le Frigo for providing the food and to Mobile Craft Bar for serving the evening’s beverages. Finally, thank you to Kort Duce Photography for beautifully capturing the event.

The conversation made one thing clear: Colorado and France have an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of quantum technology together. We look forward to continuing this momentum and creating new connections across the Atlantic.

Here’s to what comes next for Colorado, France, and quantum.