This is more than a competition, it’s a global movement to drive quantum breakthroughs in life sciences, financial services, energy, and beyond. Innovators, researchers, and industry leaders will collaborate to solve real-world challenges, gaining access to cutting-edge quantum platforms.

Are you ready to turn quantum innovation into real-world solutions?
Join researchers, start-ups, developers, and industry leaders from across the globe in the Global Industry Challenge – a collaborative platform to tackle practical, industry-defined problems using quantum and AI technologies. To join a team in Australia, register for this online drop in session with the Quantum Australia partnerships team.

Challenge Highlights

Hosted virtually & open worldwide
High-impact use cases across:
- Financial services (portfolio optimization)
- Infrastructure (asphalt binder simulation)
- Insurance (quantum-driven climate risk models)
- Life sciences (neural network signal analysis with NISQ devices)
Access to: IBM, IonQ, QuEra, Rigetti, NVIDIA, and more
Powered by: Aqora + qBraid quantum platforms
Awards presented at: Quantum World Congress 2025

Key Dates

Launch Webinar – April 14, 2025
Challenge Duration – April 15 to June 27, 2025
Finalists Announced – July 2025
Award Ceremony – September 16–18, 2025

Whether you're a seasoned quantum team or simply quantum-curious, this is your opportunity to contribute, connect, and co-create with a global community.

📩 RSVP to the Launch Webinar
🤝Join a team in Australia
📘 Learn more & access the challenge