Hackathons

OQI’s Hackathon in a Box is a resource toolkit developed by OQI to empower the global organising of quantum computing hackathons to develop quantum computing applications with an SDG focus, especially in regions with limited access to quantum computing technology.

What is an OQI hackathon and what is our approach?

OQI hackathons aim to:

Contribute to the development of quantum computing applications for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Build capacity through regionally relevant hackathons that help provide equitable and inclusive access to quantum computing education.

Bring together experts and students to mitigate the quantum divide between countries with varying levels of quantum access. 

All host institutions of  OQI supported hackathons benefit from a complementary training programme and have access to OQI global community of practice.

Want to know how to organise your own hackathon?

How do you organise your own hackathon?

Download the full guide to plan, launch and follow up on your hackathon, where you’ll find a step-by-step guide for how to pull off a successful hackathon!

Here you can download source files, templates and other helpful material you will need for your hackathon. These free, open-access resources will help you save time and streamline your budget as you prepare for your hackathon.

Plan

This section of our guide helps you prepare for your hackathon.


Launch

This section of the guide helps you know what to do during your hackathon.


Follow up

This section includes helpful suggestions on how to build impact within your hackathon community and explains how to contribute to the wider hackathon community.

Get involved!

Hackathon organisers can benefit from the input, guidance and practical help of the OQI hackathon community. This community can be joined by invitation only.

Previous OQI Hackathons

Find out more and take inspiration from all previous hackathons supported or inspired by OQI!

OQI-supported hackathons in 2025

NYUAD International Hackathon for Social Good (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) – April 2025
AIMS Quantathon (Ghana) – July 2025
SEA Quantathon (Thailand) – August 2025
Alexandria Quantum Hackathon (Egypt) September 2025
Quantum Hackathon Latam (University of Montevideo, Uruguay) – October 2025

OQI-inspired hackathons in 2025

Quantum Computing Hackathon (American University of Beirut, Lebanon) – April 2025
Quantum Materials Hackathon (CERN IdeaSquare, Switzerland) – July 2025

More information on our pipeline of 2026 OQI-supported hackathons is coming soon!