Quantum Hackathon

Event Details

Date:

Tuesday, 24 August 2021 - Friday, 27 August 2021

Time:

All Day

URL:

https://ventures.uq.edu.au/quantum-hackathon

Event category(s):

Full Description:: While it is impossible to predict just how much quantum technologies will impact the world we live in today, we know that the future of quantum technologies has the potential to supercharge every industry.
It has the power to be game-changing and will forever impact the way we do business, discover advances in medicine, predict climate events and even accelerate deep space exploration.
We’re looking for participants from engineering, medicine and business to science, health and agriculture to bring your unique industry problems and forge teams to discover applications using quantum technologies.
During the four-day hackathon you will:
• Pitch your idea to a panel of judges for a chance to win a share in $8,000 in cash prizes
• Find applications for existing quantum technologies in your field
• Network with participants across three interstate universities
• Form multi-disciplinary teams
• Access industry mentors and guest speakers
Bring your problem to the four-day Quantum Hackathon (24-27 August) and discover how quantum technologies can achieve incredible outcomes in solving pain points in your industry.
Open to all students and staff.
Register today https://ventures.uq.edu.au/quantum-hackathon