General Rules

1. Registration Requirements:
   • For in-person attendance at the kickoff event on 24th January, 2025 at CERN, participants must be registered for the Main Conference.
   • For those participating online, registration for the challenge alone is sufficient. A zoom link and recording will be provided.
2. Team Composition:
   • Participants may compete individually or in teams.
   • Teams can consist of members from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.
3. Submission Deadline:
   • All final submissions must be completed and uploaded by 12:00PM (CET) on 28th March, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
4. Evaluation Criteria:
   • Submissions will be judged based on:
     • Scientific Results
     • Originality
     • Clarity of Presentation
     • Code Structure and Documentation
   • Ensure all submissions are well-documented and reproducible.
5. Prizes:
   • Winners will be announced at a subsequent conference. Details about the prizes will be shared during the event.

Ethical Guidelines

• Participants are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and conduct during the competition.
• Strict adherence to the CERN Ethics is required. Violations of ethical guidelines may result in disqualification.

Technical Guidelines

• All submissions must use open-source quantum computing frameworks or tools compatible with the challenge requirements.
• Proper attribution and citation of external resources, libraries, or datasets used in the project are mandatory.

Communication and Support

• During the online phase, participants can access support through the challenge’s communication channels.
• Collaboration and constructive interactions among participants are encouraged, but plagiarism or misuse of others' work is strictly prohibited.