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Quantum Climate Challenge 2022

Click here to be part of the new Deloitte's Quantum Climate Challenge 2023!

Quantum.Link by Deloitte invites you to investigate how Quantum Computing can be used to reduce the negative impact of air travel on the climate by optimizing flight trajectories.

Highlight for the finalists: Besides an attractive prize pool, the TOP 5 finalists can pitch their solution to an expert jury consisting of representatives from IBM, Deutsche Flugsicherung, DLR, Lufthansa Systems, MTU Aero Engines and RWTH Aachen.

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Exclusive access to Quantum Hardware

As a registered participant you get exclusive access to a 7 IBM Quantum Computer that you can use to run and test solutions and if selected as one of the TOP 5 finalists you get exclusive access to a 16 IBM System. Developing a solution for other types of quantum hardware, e.g. Annealers, is also encouraged.

Recording March 1

Timeline

March 1: Kick-Off of the Quantum Climate Challenge 2022
We recorded the Kick-off event, in case you missed it:


March 13: Deadline for the handing in of questions for the Q&A Session
All participants will be given the opportunity to participate in a digital Q&A Session. Questions for the Q&A Session can be handed in until March 13 at 23:59 (CET) via this email: deloitte-quantum@ekipa.de
Technical issues can be placed at any time via the chat on this platform to your right or via email.

March 15: Q&A Session
The Q&A Session will take place on March 15 from 14:00-15:00 (CET). Participation in the Q&A Session is not mandatory but advised. You will receive the link to the online session after your registration.

April 24: Submission Deadline
Your submission must be handed in in English and as one document in pdf format, optionally including clickable links before April 24, 23:59 (CEST).

May 9: Announcement of finalists
The announcement of the TOP 5 finalists will take place on May 9. All TOP 5 teams will be informed via email.

May 20: Pitch event in Berlin
The TOP 5 finalists are invited to present their solutions during a pitch event on May 20 in Berlin (Amplifier Berlin) to our expert jury who will announce the winners of the challenge at the event. All finalists presenting are eligible for a cash prize.

Prices up for grabs

  • 5000€ for 1st placed team
  • 3000€ for 2nd placed team
  • 2000€ for 3rd placed team
  • 1000€ for 4th placed team
  • 1000€ for 5th placed team