Quant-A-Thon
By Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology
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A 36-hour international live quantum technology hackathon hosted by Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology with a ₹5,00,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 30 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Quant-A-Thon 2026 is a 36-hour international live quantum technology hackathon organised by Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology. The event challenges participants to build innovative solutions leveraging quantum computing principles and tools.
Who Should Apply Open to students, researchers, and professionals with an interest in quantum technology. Teams can be formed on the spot or pre-arranged.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs live over 36 hours from July 30 to July 31, 2026. Participants will work intensively on quantum computing problems, with mentorship and judging by experts in the field.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹5,00,000.
Eligibility Open to international participants. No specific team size restrictions mentioned.
How to Apply Registration is open via the official Internshala competition page. Deadline is July 30, 2026.
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Organizers
Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology is an institution in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu hosting a Technology Business Incubation (TBI) / Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) recognised under India's NIDHI programme (DST) and/or Atal Innovation Mission (AIM),…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹5 Lakhs
What You Get
The ₹5,00,000 (5 Lakh INR) total cash pool is awarded as direct cash grants across top-tier technical configurations in the 36-hour live competition. Winning teams also receive non-cash benefits: fully-vetted research and development internship opportunities at premier international universities and global quantum labs, potential fast-track access to specialized hardware runtimes and partner development portals, and direct hands-on support from quantum scientists at IBM and BQP — including engineering help, API sandboxes, and hardware compilation insights. Projects built during the hackathon are visible to delegates from India's National Quantum Mission, offering a direct bridge to national research infrastructure and future opportunities.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
