About the Hackathon

Welcome to the Alexandria Quantum Hackathon—Egypt’s first-ever national quantum hackathon, proudly hosted by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and supported by OQI-The Open Quantum Institute (hosted at CERN , born at GESDA, supported by UBS) in celebration of the United Nations’ 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) .

As part of this global celebration, Alexandria is bringing together Egypt’s brightest minds to showcase the country’s creativity, innovation, and growing talent in quantum science and technology.

We're teaming up with the Open Quantum Institute (OQI), and iQafe to bring you a hands-on, future-facing experience like no other.

Whether you're a coder, a physicist, a dreamer, or just quantum-curious, opportunity to dive into one of the most exciting scientific frontiers and be part of shaping Egypt’s place in the quantum world.

 

Preparing for the Hackathon

To ensure participants are well-equipped, BA is hosting a monthly lecture series in addition to weekly lab sessions covering key concepts in quantum computing, quantum programming, and practical applications. These sessions serve as essential preparation for the hackathon, helping participants build the necessary skills to excel in the competition.

 

What to Expect?

• Mentorship: Engage with leading quantum experts and gain hands-on experience.
• Team Collaboration: Work in groups to develop quantum-powered solutions.
• Challenges: Solve real-world problems using quantum algorithms.
• Prizes & Recognition: Compete for awards and potential internships opportunities.

 

Who Can Join?

The Alexandria Quantum Hackathon is open to participants from all backgrounds who share a passion for quantum computing. Whether you're just starting out or deep into research, you're welcome to join!

We’re calling on:

• Senior undergraduate students
• Postgraduate students
• Researchers and academics

 

If you're curious, motivated, and ready to explore the quantum frontier — this is your space!