About challenge
Hack The Horizon: Pan-African Quantum Challenge 2025
The horizon is not a line to be watched, it’s a boundary to be broken.
In late 2025, during the UN’s International Year of Quantum, Hack The Horizon will assemble Africa’s elite technical talent — developers, physicists, engineers, data scientists, designers, and innovators — to tackle some of the continent’s most pressing challenges.
This is not an academic exercise. This is a deployment. Across a multi-week programme combining onboarding, training, and building, participants will use quantum computing and advanced problem-solving techniques to build functional prototypes that deliver measurable, real-world impact.
Why This Matters
While others are still talking about quantum’s potential, Hack The Horizon is where the future gets built.
Timeline
No timeline yet.
Why this challenge exists?
The event is designed to accelerate the adoption of quantum solutions in sectors like finance, infrastructure, language & culture, and cross-sector innovation, turning theory into tangible advantage.
Who is this challenge for?
Participants
- Innovators ready to push the limits of quantum technology.
Industry Partners
- Organizations seeking strategic, low-cost innovation with a direct path to prototypes.
Mentors & Experts
- Leaders eager to guide and shape next-gen quantum solutions.
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Prizes & Outcomes
No prizes yet.
How to get started
Registration: Nov 16–30, 2025
Do we need prior quantum experience?
No. The QWorld Bootcamp and onboarding materials ensure everyone from beginner to advanced is equipped to participate confidently.
No. The QWorld Bootcamp and onboarding materials ensure everyone from beginner to advanced is equipped to participate confidently.