Qiskit Fall Fest 2025 – Paris-Saclay: The Official Hackathon
Overview
Welcome to the official hackathon of the Qiskit Fall Fest 2025 – Paris-Saclay Edition! This premier 1-week online challenge brings together innovators from around the globe to tackle diverse, real-world problems at the forefront of quantum computing.
Participants will have the unique opportunity to choose from distinct challenges presented by our industry-leading partners: IBM Quantum, Université Paris-Saclay, Unitary Foundation, Aqora, Quandela, Alice & Bob, and Entropica Labs. This event is your chance to apply your skills, collaborate with peers, and design cutting-edge quantum or hybrid algorithms that push the boundaries of what's possible.
The hackathon begins on November 21 and runs continuously for 1 week. Instead of a live presentation, teams will showcase their work by submitting a 5-7 minute recorded video explaining their approach and results. The event will conclude with public highlights and recognition of the most outstanding and innovative solutions.
Event Context
This hackathon is a cornerstone of Quantum Week at Université Paris-Saclay, taking place after a series of inspiring workshops, lectures, and talks by world-renowned experts from** RIKEN, CNRS Singapore, Riverlane, Haiqu, C12, Planqc,** Xanadu, NYU Abu Dhabi, and our hackathon partners. The event officially kicks off on Friday, November 21, immediately following the Fall Fest’s industry talks, providing a perfect opportunity to put new knowledge into practice.
Participation
- Duration: 1 week, 100% online
- Team size: 1–5 members
- Eligibility: Open to students, researchers, and professionals of all backgrounds
Whether you are a seasoned quantum developer or just beginning your journey, we invite you to form a team, choose your challenge, and help build the future of quantum applications.
Submissions:
- Submit your slides, including the GitHub repository link that presents your solution.
- Make sure to acknowledge the sponsors on your presentation slides.
- Record a 5–7 minute presentation video and upload it to the website.
Agenda:
- 21 November: Challenges Announced
- 28 November: Submission deadline
- 12 December: Announcements of Results
Prizes:
- Technical Prizes:
- 1st place : 500 Euros
- 2nd place: 200 Euros
- Optional:
- Share your presentation video on social media — the video with the highest views will receive an additional 50 Euros.
