Pushquantum Hackathon 2024

What is the Pushquantum Hackathon about?

Join us for a 3-day of full immersion in the world of quantum technologies!

Discover real world use cases and get in touch with active start-ups in the field!

Key facts

The Companies & Challenges

Quandela

Founded in 2017 in France, Quandela is a world leader in full stack photonic quantum computing, developing hardware, middleware, and software for a range of industrial applications, including energy, cybersecurity, and finance, showcasing the versatility of our unique technology.

Aqarios

A spin-off from the University of Munich, is a leading quantum computing company based in Munich, Germany. Leveraging over a decade of reserach in quantum applications, Aqarios delivers cutting-edge, user-centric software solutions

Classiq

Classiq is a quantum software platform that enables the design, optimization, analysis, and execution of quantum programs, utilizing the high-level modeling paradigm. It has two interfaces: a Python SDK package and web-based IDE at Classiq Platform with our native Qmod language. Classiq captures and describes quantum concepts and algorithms to enable implementation at scale. Explore more in our open-source GitHub repository: classiq-library—the largest collection of quantum algorithms, applications, and tutorials for all levels of expertise.

Our Partners

TUM Venture Labs Quantum

TUM Venture Labs is a joint initiative of UnternehmerTUM and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), which combines a network of subject-specific incubators that serve as a springboard for entrepreneurship in the fields of deep tech and life sciences. Their mission is to support start-ups from the initial idea to investor readiness. As the hub for physics and electrical engineering-based ventures, the TUM Venture Lab Quantum provides the support to create a successful start-up in this deep tech field, from access to our network of academic and industrial experts to lab infrastructure.

Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology

The Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST) is a Cluster of Excellence funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). It brings together over 60 research groups with over 500 scientists from various disciplines to collaborate on an ambitious research program covering all fields of quantum science and technology (QST). Its mission is to build a world leading research center for quantum science and technology. The goal is to discover and understand the novel and unifying concepts of QST, making them tangible and practical for the development of next generation quantum devices. In addition to sustained annual funding for its members, MCQST offers several support programs for early-career researchers on all career levels.

Munich Quantum Valey

Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) promotes quantum science and quantum technologies in Bavaria with the primary goal of developing and operating competitive quantum computers. It connects research, industry, funders, and the public:
MQV promotes an ecient knowledge transfer from research to industry, establishes a network with international reach and provides educational oers for schools, universities and companies. MQV is supported by the Bavarian state government with funds from the Hightech Agenda Bayern.

Agenda

29. Nov. 2024

11:00 - 13:30 - Welcome Reception

               13:30  - Start of the program

14:30 - 15:00 - Panel Discussion: future Pathways for Quantum technologies 
                                Panelists: Cristopher Trummer (Tum Venture Lab Quantum), Jiri Guth Jarkovsky (IQM Quantum Applications)

15:00 - 17:00 - Lab Tours around the main research institutes in Garching

16:45 - 17:00 - Coffee Break

17:00 - 19:00 - Hackathon Opening & Challenges 
                               Opening Presentation by PushQuantum and Partners & Companies introducing themselves and the challenges

                19:30 - Joint dinner

                23:00 - Deadline for Specifying the Teams

30. Nov. 2024

09:00 - 10:00 - Joint Breakfast

10:00 - 11:00 - Challenge Kick-off
                               
Teams are separated into various challenges, which are introduced in detail

                11:00 - Start of Hacking
                              
Hacking goes on for about 24 hours. Meals and snacks are provided meanwhile.
                              Companies representatives, at their discretion, may offer support and advice about their challenge

1. Dec. 2024

09:00 - 10:00 - Join Breakfast

                10:30 - Solution submission

11:00 - 13:00 - Presentations
                               within each challenge, the teams present their solution

13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch
                               
meanwhile, each company selects a winner for their challenge

14:00 - 15:30 - Award Ceremony
                               Best team within each challenge present their solution & official closing of the event

               15:30 - Networking with Open End

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Q&A

Do I have to pay for registering at the Hackathon?

No registration is free of charge

The registration gives me acces to the event?

No, you will receive a confirmation email by us, please also check your spam folder

Do I have to be a quantum expert to participate?

The event is open to everyone, anyway a small preliminary knowledge about quantum technology is expected

Can you offer reimburse travelling cost and accommodation?

No, unfortunately we cannot cover them, for accommodation we invite you to get in touch with local students to arrange a solution with them!

Is it possible to participate remotely?

No, this is thought exclusively as an in-person event.

Do I have to arrive at the Hackathon with a team?

No, teams can be formed here up to Friday at 24:00, we suggest participants to form teams of peoples with different backgrounds to bring more knowledge and skills to the table. Teams need to be formed by 4 people.

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TUM Venture Labs Quantum

TUM Venture Labs is a joint initiative of UnternehmerTUM and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), which combines a network of subject-specific incubators that serve as a springboard for entrepreneurship in the fields of deep tech and life sciences. Their mission is to support start-ups from the initial idea to investor readiness. As the hub for physics and electrical engineering-based ventures, the TUM Venture Lab Quantum provides the support to create a successful start-up in this deep tech field, from access to our network of academic and industrial experts to lab infrastructure.

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