How to participate
The first Quantum Computing Hackathon in Africa!
- Deadline 7th April, 2025
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Our Quantathon unites three types of participants: Students, mentors and judges. Talented, motivated students from diverse backgrounds are selected by the Quantathon Committee to participate in the quantathon. They have academic backgrounds in physics, chemistry, computer science or any other field that relates to quantum computing.
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We then create balanced teams that brainstorm an idea and develop an application under the supervision of an experienced mentor. Applications focus on QC and the SDGs, integrating machine learning, data science, natural language processing, and digital security. Quantathon teams are supported by mentors to ensure the team and expectations are managed and the project is solvable.
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On the final day of the quantathon, member of a quantathon team will present their applications in front of a renowned panel of expert judges. Their knowledge in QC or the SDGs is used to evaluate the team’s use case application based on five main criteria: sustainability, innovation and originality, technical quality, business sustainability, and the quality of the presentation.