Dates:
- Registration Opens: June 20, 2026
- Hackathon Begins: June 20, 2026
- Project Submission Deadline: August 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT
- Judging Period: August 21–24, 2026
- Winners Announced: August 25, 2026
Eligibility
QuantumHacks is open to everyone worldwide. Students, professionals, developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and first-time hackers are all welcome to participate. Participants may compete individually or in teams of up to four members.
Project and Submission Requirements
- Projects must be built primarily during the QuantumHacks event period.
- Existing frameworks, APIs, and open-source libraries may be used.
- Participants must contribute meaningful original work.
- AI-assisted development is permitted.
- Projects must include a functional prototype, demo, or working proof of concept.
- All submissions must include a project description, demo video, GitHub repository, and list of technologies used.
Prizes
🥇 1st Place: $1,000 + Winner Certificate + Featured Showcase
🥈 2nd Place: $500 + Certificate
🥉 3rd Place: $250 + Certificate
🏆 Best AI Project
🏆 Best Beginner Project
🏆 Most Innovative Solution
🏆 People's Choice Award
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection
Projects will be evaluated based on:
- Innovation (30%) – Originality and creativity of the idea.
- Technical Implementation (30%) – Quality and complexity of the build.
- Impact (20%) – Potential value and usefulness.
- Design & User Experience (10%) – Usability and presentation.
- Presentation (10%) – Demo quality and project explanation.