XPRIZE Quantum Applications
XPRIZE Quantum Applications is a three-year, USD 5 million global competition challenging teams to develop deployable quantum algorithms for real-world impact in health, climate, energy, and materials science. Launched in March 2024, it attracted 376 registered teams from 82 countries, with seven Phase I finalists sharing USD 1 million in December 2025. A Phase II Wildcard Registration window opened in early 2026, with the grand prize of USD 3 million to be awarded in March 2027.[1]
- Organizer: XPRIZE Foundation, Google Quantum AI, and GESDA
- Status: active
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- Location: Online
- Prizes: USD 5 million total (grand prize USD 3 million)
- challenge
- high-prize
- algorithms
- SDGs
- multi-year
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is XPRIZE Quantum Applications?
XPRIZE Quantum Applications is a three-year, USD 5 million global competition challenging teams to develop deployable quantum algorithms for real-world impact in health, climate, energy, and materials science. Launched in March 2024, it attracted 376 registered teams from 82 countries, with seven Phase I finalists sharing USD 1 million in December 2025. A Phase II Wildcard Registration window opened in early 2026, with the grand prize of USD 3 million to be awarded in March 2027.
Who organizes XPRIZE Quantum Applications?
XPRIZE Quantum Applications is organized by XPRIZE Foundation, Google Quantum AI, and GESDA.
Sources
- "XPRIZE Quantum Applications Competition Page", accessed 2026-03-19 — xprize.org
- "The 7 finalists in the XPRIZE Quantum Applications competition - Google Blog", accessed 2026-03-19 — blog.google