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- Pakistan will host its first national Quantum Computing Hackathon from February 6–8 at the National Centre for Physics, bringing together early-career researchers to work on quantum-based solutions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- The event is organized by PIEAS and NILOP under PAEC, in collaboration with NCP, with international support from Open Quantum Initiatives and CERN.
- More than 950 applications were received nationwide, with 42 participants selected into seven teams to receive expert mentorship and access to quantum processing units.
- Photo from Pexels by Talha Riaz.
Pakistan will host its first Quantum Computing Hackathon from February 6 to February 8 at the National Centre for Physics (NCP), marking the country’s inaugural national event focused on quantum computing, UrduPoint reported. The three-day hackathon is expected to bring together young researchers and innovators from across Pakistan to develop quantum-based solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The event is jointly organized by the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) and the National Institute of Lasers and Optronics (NILOP), operating under the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), in collaboration with the National Centre for Physics, according to source. The initiative has also received international support from Open Quantum Initiatives (OQI) and the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN) as part of a UN-backed science diplomacy effort.
More than 950 applications were submitted nationwide, reflecting strong interest in quantum technologies. Following a selection process, 42 participants were shortlisted and divided into seven teams.
The selected teams will receive mentorship from national and international experts and will be provided hands-on access to quantum processing units during the hackathon. CERN is supporting the event through technical mentorship, certifications, and prizes, while an international jury comprising experts from the United States, Switzerland, and Pakistan will evaluate the final projects.
UrduPoint also noted that the event aims to strengthen Pakistan’s quantum research ecosystem and encourage innovation among early-career scientists while connecting emerging technologies with national development priorities. Senior academic leaders, heads of scientific research organizations, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of IT and Telecommunications, the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, and provincial authorities are expected to attend, highlighting institutional participation in the event.
Source – Pakistan To Host Quantum Computing Hackathon At NCP
