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How winning Supernova Challenge at GITEX AI EUROPE became a “pivotal moment” in LuxQuanta’s scale-up journey.

At the inaugural edition of GITEX AI EUROPE, in 2025, the world’s most promising tech innovators took center stage. Among them, LuxQuanta stood out winning the Supernova Challenge - GITEX’s flagship global startup competition - and securing a €50,000 equity-free prize.

The victory represented much more than the monetary award. For the Spain-based startup specializing in quantum-safe cybersecurity, it delivered global visibility and instant measurable results. “The impact was immediate’, says Vanesa Diaz, the CEO of LuxQuanta. “We were featured across multiple international media outlets through GITEX’s PR efforts, which drove a significant surge in web traffic and social media engagement”.

Being in the spotlight helped LuxQuanta amplify their reach far beyond the event, cementing its position as a rising global player in quantum-safe security.

THE CATAPULT FOR GROWTH

Winning the Supernova Challenge in Berlin, came at a decisive moment. As LuxQuanta was preparing to transition from startup to scale-up, the award strengthened its credibility when speaking with clients, partners and, specially, investors. “This recognized milestone reinforces our reputation for technical excellence and market reliability, signaling that our technology, project health and team dedication meet the highest global standards”.

The validation quickly turned into momentum, catapulting the business growth: “This victory was a pivotal moment in LuxQuanta’s evolution, when we transitioned from a promising European innovator to a recognized global player in the quantum security landscape, a shift further consolidated by the successful closure of our €8 million Series A investment shortly thereafter”.

Beyond investment momentum, the Supernova win played a strategic role in LuxQuanta’s international expansion. The visibility provided a direct entry point into the Middle Eastern market. “Winning sparked immediate traction and high-value conversations with partners and stakeholders visiting our booth at GITEX GLOBAL”, explains Vanesa Diaz. “

Looking ahead, this exposure is proving instrumental in attracting top-tier talent and strategic partners to support LuxQuanta’s global R&D and growth ambitions.

 

A HIGH-CALIBER COMPETITION EXPERIENCE

 

For LuxQuanta, the Supernova Challenge was more than a pitch—it was a stimulating and pleasant challenge for the team. A true stress test! “The judges were exceptionally well-prepared at every stage. They had clearly reviewed our solution in depth and their questions were sharp, insightful and designed to truly test the viability of our technology”.

Pitching alongside other high-caliber innovators added to the experience, creating an atmosphere that was both demanding and high-energy.

LuxQuanta’s journey at GITEX AI EUROPE highlights the real power of the Supernova Challenge: a platform where breakthrough technologies gain global exposure, credibility and acceleration.

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