Dates

4/6 - 4/7

Project and Submission Requirements

Submission is due at 12pm Sunday, April 7th. At this time all projects and videos must be submitted to devpost

Prizes

- JBL Speakers

- Portable Chargers

- Yeti Water Bottles

- EXCLUSIVE IBM Quantum Computing Certification codes

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

AWARDS:

- Most innovative

- Best overall hack

- Most potential for community impact

RUBRIC:

Requirement	Description	Points
Innovation	Originality and creativity of the idea. Uniqueness of the approach in utilizing quantum computing concepts. Potential impact and usefulness of the project.	20
Technical Implementation	Effectiveness and correctness of the quantum algorithms or simulations used. Demonstrated understanding and application of quantum computing principles. If using Qiskit: Quality of code and adherence to best practices in quantum programming.	10
User Experience	Intuitiveness and user-friendliness of any interfaces or tools developed. Clarity and effectiveness in conveying quantum concepts (for educational tools). Smoothness of operation and error handling.	10
Presentation	Clarity and coherence of the presentation. Ability to effectively communicate the project idea, implementation, and significance. Engagement and interaction with the audience	10
Impact	Potential real-world applications or significance of the project. Scalability and adaptability of the project to different contexts or use cases. Feasibility of further development or integration into existing systems.	10
TOTAL		60

Note:

Judges will consider both the quality of the final project and the process followed during development. Collaboration, teamwork, and adherence to ethical standards are encouraged throughout the hackathon. Additionally, projects will be evaluated based on their demonstration of understanding and advancement of quantum computing concepts and technologies.