Build together. Ship a demo on a public stage. We kick off online and wrap with a live showcase at Bradford Live (UK). Join team members of all backgrounds to turn ideas into working demos.
You can watch the
Introduction Webinar here:
https://youtu.be/YIgwGw4rb3YYou can watch the
Introduction to Quantum Computing Webinar with
Mark Jackson here:
https://youtu.be/Jl1tiotC_X4?si=3kESCrWdY2coH2AmYou can watch the
Quantum Advantage and where to find it Webinar with
Kostantinos Meichanetzidis here:
https://youtu.be/0VNRtBom9tUYou can watch the
Quantinuum’s Nexus Simulator Webinar with
Mikail Shaikh here:
https://youtu.be/DT5BGQ3LtkcYou can watch the
Understanding the Quantum Threat and Post-Quantum Cryptography Webinar by Project 11 here:
https://youtu.be/Z6NemKLCIEUYou can watch the
Quantum Machine Learning Enablement for Life Sciences Webinar with Laïa Domingo here:
https://youtu.be/q6N_-yc6JRoMentors
Here is the list of Quantinuum mentors available to support you throughout the ending of the Bradford Quantum Hackathon.
You can tag them directly in the Discussion section using their Aqora handles — they’ll reply to you on the platform, and you can arrange a meeting if needed through there.
Pete Sigrist –
@QuantumPete
General logistics and event questions
Thomas Cervoni –
@quantom
Challenges teams on the usefulness and feasibility of their ideas, and coaches them on presentations
Tiffany Duneau –
@tqdun
(Quantum) Machine Learning using tensor network simulation
Conor McKeever –
@Conor
Quantum algorithms for Hamiltonian simulation and differential equations; classical tensor network algorithms
Alexandre Krajenbrink –
@kraji
Quantum algorithms with provable advantage, scalability of solutions, comparison with classical state-of-the-art, and application usefulness
Hamza Waseem –
@hamza
Non-technical: helps teams refine ideas for clarity, impact, and feasibility, and guides their presentation strategy
Technical: ZX-calculus, quantum natural language processing, quantum and classical optics, metasurfaces, wave-based computation, spin-wave computing, electrical engineering, and quantum education
Fabian Finger –
@FabianFinger
Beyond QC: Chemistry, solid-state physics, materials science, and biophysics
Callum Macpherson -
@Callum
Software engineer working on Guppy and TKET among other things. I also have a fair bit of experience with quantum computing hackathons.
Technical skills: quantum programming/software development, quantum circuit optimisation, bit of quantum algorithms and fault tolerant QC also. I originally have a physics background so I know a bit of atomic physics and quantum optics although I'm pretty rusty.
Feel free to reach out, ask questions, and make the most of their expertise — they’re here to help you refine your ideas and strengthen your projects ahead of the final!
Summary
- Format: hybrid (online build from 27 October → in‑person showcase in Bradford on 21 November)
- Who: all backgrounds
- Prize pool: £25,000
- Team size: 1–5
- Finals attendance: in‑person at Bradford Live is mandatory for all team members
- Challenges: Overview available here
Why Bradford 2025
- Aligned with UK City of Culture. Bradford 2025 puts creativity and community centre‑stage; this hackathon brings quantum into that programme with a public showcase at Bradford Live.
- Aligned with the International Year of Quantum. As part of IYQ‑2025, the event spotlights real use‑cases and raises quantum literacy beyond the lab.
- Hybrid programme. Online onboarding, team formation and focused remote build sprints on Aqora.
- Live showcase. Bradford Live hosts the in‑person finals, demos and awards.
- Information. Use Agenda for checkpoints & webinars and Discussion to coordinate and ask questions.
- Practical info. On‑site hours, capacities, accessibility and security will be published as confirmed.
Organisers & Partners
Supporting the 2025 edition: International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, University of Bradford - School of Management, Quantinuum, Bradford 2025 - UK City of Culture, MOTH Quantum, Project 11, Ingenii, and Aqora.
Use Case Competitions
You
must join at least one use case competition to participate and to submit a solution. Full details available in the
Competitions tab of this event.
How to participate
- Click Join on this event.
- Open the Use Cases tab → Join at least one use case (required to submit a solution).
- Go to the Teams tab → Create a team or request to join an existing one.
- Check Agenda for timelines, webinars, and checkpoints.
- Use Discussion to find teammates, get help, and share updates.
- Create or join from the Teams tab. After you’ve joined the event and competition, open Team Settings to create your team or request access to an existing one. You can find team mates for the different competitions on below pages:
- Quantum Brush
- Post-Quantum Cryptography
- Clinical Trial Optimization
- Bring Your Own Use Case
- Team size. 1–5 participants. We recommend a mix of skills: engineering, data/technical, domain expert, product/business, and coordination.
- Communication. Use Discussion or your preferred tools to organise.
