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Global Industry Challenge 2025 [Archived]

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Ended: Jul 6, 2025

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About challenge

The Global Industry Challenge is a platform for innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to engage in collaborative action to solve practical use cases using quantum and quantum adjacencies such as AI. Working within the International Year of Quantum framework, the Challenge will help amplify quantum awareness and increase talent pipelines over the course of the program. The Challenge will help accelerate the practical implementation of quantum technologies.

Timeline

Start

Apr 2025 Mon, ET

End

Jul 2025 Sat, ET

Why this challenge exists?

The Challenge targets developing solutions for key sectors that drive the quantum industry. It is more than just a competition. It’s a global movement to drive quantum breakthroughs in life sciences, financial services, infrastructure, and risk management & insurance. Innovators, researchers, and industry leaders will collaborate to tackle real‑world challenges with access to cutting‑edge quantum platforms. By bringing together diverse teams and resources, the Challenge aims to accelerate the practical implementation of quantum technologies across key sectors.

Who is this challenge for?

Participants worldwide

  • innovators
  • entrepreneurs
  • industry professionals
  • students
  • researchers

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Prizes & Outcomes

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How to get started

How do I register for the Challenge?
Please sign up through the following form and follow the instructions to register on Aqora to access the Challenges and qBraid to access the work portal —
https://www.pqic.org/challenge-involvement
Steps for Participation:
  1. Register through the link and complete the Participant Form.
  2. Create your Aqora Account and qBraid Account.
  3. Check out the Competitions on Aqora.
  4. Create a Team:
  • Open your profile in the top‑right corner of aqora.io.
  • Click on your profile.
  • Click Organizations.
  • Press the Create Organization button.
  1. Add Members to a Team — Once the Organization (Team) is Created:
  • Go to the Organization page, which can be found on your profile on the Organizations tab.
  • Click Users.
  • Add members using the @username — Add Member.
  • There is one owner and members.
    Who can participate in the Challenge?
    The Challenge is open to participants worldwide, including innovators, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, students, and researchers. However, individuals from countries under active export control restrictions may be excluded to comply with US international regulations.
    Do I need to have prior experience in quantum computing to participate?
    While prior experience in quantum computing may be beneficial, it is not explicitly a requirement. The Challenge encourages diverse participation, and teams may consist of members with varying expertise. Collaborative efforts between individuals with different skill sets can lead to innovative solutions.