Coding Challenge
- >Beginner friendly
- >Code quantum circuits to solve problems
- >Complete a challenge to proceed to the next one
- >Battle it out on the live leaderboard
Q-SITE Hackathon 2024
In-person + Online Event
About
The Quantum Hackathon is a weekend-long event where developers, researchers, and enthusiasts come together to explore the frontiers of quantum computing. Participate in hands-on workshops led by experts to enhance your skills. Tackle Challenges designed by industry giants like Classiq, Haiqu, AWS, qBraid, Xanadu and IBM.
Challenges
Engage with interesting quantum algorithm challenges, solve intricate coding puzzles, and explore questions by our partners that push your boundaries.
Open Challenge
- >Flexible project Implementation
- >Innovate on Research Ideas
- >Showcase Your Work to the Community
- >Work at Your Own Pace
Timeline
All times are in EST (UTC-5)
with the following details
Challenges
Challenges Released
Sunday, September 22 @ 1:00 pm
Open Challenge Project Draft Submission Deadline
Wednesday, September 25 @ 11:59pm
Xanadu Challenge Deadline
Thursday, September 26 @ 11:59pm
Final Submission Deadline
Saturday, September 28 @ 10:00am
In Person Open Challenge Presentations
Saturday, September 28 @ 1:45-2:45pm
Closing Ceremony
Sunday, September 29 @ 3:10-3:30pm
Workshops
Intro (IBM)
Friday, September 20 @ 3:45-4:00pm
Workshop 1 (Xanadu)
Friday, September 20 @ 4:00-4:40pm
Workshop 2 (Classiq)
Friday, September 20 @ 4:50-5:30pm
Workshop 3 (IBM)
Friday, September 20 @ 5:40-6:20pm
Workshop 4 (AWS)
Friday, September 20 @ 6:30-7:10pm
Workshop 5 (Haiqu)
Friday, September 20 @ 7:20-8:00pm
Overall Prizes
Coding Challenges
Race to solve the coding challenges for an additional chance to win Merch from Classiq and IBM and cash prize from a pool of $1000!
2nd Place
$350
1st Place
$500
3rd Place
$150
Open Challenges
The top teams will receive internship and interview opportunities from Haiqu, as well as internship interviews from Classiq, and mentorship from AWS as prizes to help them further develop their quantum computing solutions.
2nd Place
$600
1st Place
$1000
3rd Place
$400
Partners
Thanks to our partners for supporitng the quantum community through Q-SITE hackathon
Frequently Asked Questions
How much prior knowledge is necessary?
No prior knowledge is necessary. Participants are recommended to attend the Q-SITE workshops to learn the basics of the quantum softwares used in the challenges.
Can I participate in both Open Challenges and Coding Challenges?
Yes, however you can only win a prize in one section.
How many participants can we have in a team?
Each team can consist of 1-4 members.
Can we have in-person and online participants in a team?
Yes, in-person and online participants can form a team.
Can I change teams?
Sorry, but no. Once a team is registered, its members cannot be changed.
What are advantages of participating in-person?
In-person Participants get to attend the conference, present their projects to judges and win exclusive in-person prizes