About the challenge
The Wisconsin Quantum Computing Club brings back its partnership with IBM to bring you the third edition of the Qiskit Fall Fest Hackathon! This year's hackathon will feature three leading prompts and an open-ended track where you can strive to design a unique invention using Qiskit!
Upon successful completion of a valid submission, you will earn an official certificate and get a chance to win some awesome prizes (over $300 in total value)!
Get started
Missed our Intro to Qiskit sessions? Fear not! Use this setup guide to get up to speed with Qiskit and gain access to our practice notebooks. We strongly recommend the use of Google Collab to remove any installation barriers. To run code on a real quantum computer, make a free account with IBM Quantum Platform
We will have Qiskit Mentors available throughout the entire session to help you with anything you need!
Open Project Challenge
This year, our hackathon goes fully project-based! We'll have three leading prompts for participants to follow for inspiration, though you're welcome to submit a project on any topic! This is the perfect opportunity to create a project that you can showcase on your resume and LinkedIn
To be eligible for prizes, you must present your project at the Qiskit Fall Fest Closing Ceremony on Thursday, November 20th, from 7:00-8:30 pm. You may still submit your project for a certificate, but you will not be eligible for prizes.
Your open-ended project submission is due on Monday, Nov 17th 11:59 pm. Projects will be judged by the WQCC executive board and a panel of Quantum Computing graduate students.
See the requirements for this challenge below!
Requirements
What to Build
Your project must have some Qiskit component. Other than that, you're free to design as you will! Successful submissions in the past have tackled applications for quantum computing, such as cryptography, quantum chemistry, quantum communication protocols, etc. Pro tip: find a classical field you're curious about and willing to learn, and see if there's a problem to be solved through quantum computing!
What to Submit
Open Project Challenge:
- Projects must be submitted through Devpost.
- Projects must have some Qiskit component.
- Submissions must have a 4+ minute recording explaining the project and concepts.
- Projects must be the owner's own design. You can take ideas from other projects, but plagiarized code, or projects that are too similar to other freely available projects will be disqualified.
- Notebooks must be uploaded to GitHub. Beginner’s guide to Git. Beginner’s Guide to GitHub.
- To be eligible for prizes, you must present a 4-minute presentation at the Awards Ceremony.
Prizes
Jury Awards: First Place
$50 Amazon Gift Card, JBL speaker, Poster, & IBM Swag
Jury Awards: Second Place
JBL speaker, Poster, & IBM Swag
Jury Awards: Third Place
Poster & IBM Swag
Community Favorite
Poster & IBM Swag
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Ruben Aguilo Schuurs
Valeria Diaz Moreno
Milind Upadhyay
Ryan Khalili
Tianshen (Jerry) He
Judging Criteria
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Completeness
Your project's completeness is crucial. Ensure all essential components are present and functioning together seamlessly. Judges will examine the operational smoothness and the absence of critical issues, expecting a fully realized, efficient project. -
Creativity
Creativity will set your project apart. Innovative ideas or unique approaches are key. Judges will assess originality and how your project contributes fresh perspectives or solutions, expecting inventive thinking and execution. -
Technology
Effective use of technology is vital. Incorporate sophisticated, purposeful technology to solve problems or enhance your project. Judges will evaluate the complexity, relevance, and innovative application of technological elements. -
Presentation
Presentation matters. It should be visually appealing and communicate your project clearly. Judges will focus on design intuitiveness, clarity of communication, and the visual and experiential impact, expecting a coherent and engaging narrative.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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