Quantathon 2.0
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
to Monday, February 9, 2026
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2 weeks long
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningData ScienceInnovationResearch
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
online
386
Participants
34
Est. Projects
Organizers
Quantathon 3.0 is the third edition of the flagship quantum computing hackathon organized by the SRMIST Quantum Computing Club. The event aims to encourage students to explore, design, and implement innovative solutions using quantum computing concepts, quantum algorithms, and quantum-inspired techniques. The hackathon provides a platform for participants to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problem statements in emerging domains. Guidelines: Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students. Students from all departments and specializations are eligible to participate. Inter-specialization teams are allowed. Inter-college participation is allowed (subject to event announcement). Participants must have basic programming knowledge. Prior experience in quantum computing is not mandatory, but familiarity with Python and basic linear algebra is recommended. Team Formation: Team size: 2 to 4 members Solo participation is not allowed Teams once registered cannot be modified Each participant can be part of only one team Format of the Hackathon: The hackathon will be conducted in multiple rounds: Round 1 – Idea Submission Teams submit a brief proposal outlining their solution approach. Round 2 – Implementation Shortlisted teams implement their solution using quantum frameworks. Final Round – Evaluation & Presentation Teams present their working model and explain the approach. Platforms/tools allowed include: IBM Qiskit Quantum simulators Hybrid quantum-classical approaches Problem Statements: 4–6 problem statements will be provided. Domains may include: Quantum Machine Learning Quantum Cryptography Optimization Problems Quantum Algorithms Quantum-inspired AI Duration: 5th Feb: Online Hackathon (Online) 6th Feb: Online Hackathon + Evaluation (Online) 7th Feb: Final Evaluation (Offline) Rules: All work must be done during the hackathon duration only. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification. Teams must adhere strictly to submission deadlines. Use of open-source libraries is allowed, but solutions must be original. Decision of the judges and organizing committee will be final and binding. Teams must submit: Source code Documentation Presentation slides Failure to attend evaluation or presentation rounds will lead to disqualification. Participants must maintain professional conduct throughout the event. Evaluation Criteria: Innovation and originality Correct application of quantum concepts Technical implementation Problem understanding Presentation and explanation Outcome: Certificates will be provided to all participants. Winners will receive prizes and recognition. Selected projects may receive mentorship and research guidance.