Proposed dates (Subject to change; please recheck as we near the date):

- Submission Period Begins: July 26, 9 AM EST

- Submission period Ends: August 2, 5 PM EST

- Judging Period: August 2 & 3

- Awards Ceremony: August 3, 5 PM EST

This hackathon + ideathon is open to high school students (9th- 12th grades) and college students up to their final year of undergraduate studies.

Students participating in the hackathon track will be required to submit:

A GitHub link to their project source code
A 5-10 minute video explaining the connection to quantum computing, its functionality, and its application

Students participating in the ideathon track will be required to submit:

Some presentation material (this is up to the submitter and can be anything ranging from a slideshow to an infographic)
A 5-10 minute video explaining the originality, connection to quantum computing, and its possible applications

We will have prizes from multiple sponsors, ranging from gift vouchers to potential internships! Sign up for the hackathon to find out more.

As mentioned in the submission requirements, the judges will focus on:

Functionality (Applicable to the hackathon + Classiq track): Does the project function normally? Are there any bugs that hinder the item's functionality? Are there any quirks to having efficient functionality?
Connection to Quantum Computing: How connected to quantum computing is the project? Did the student apply quantum computing to the max?
Application: Can this prototype be applied to the real world?