Applications open for Blaise Pascal Quantum Challenge

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, and the need for peace and justice. These 17 goals provide a roadmap for creating a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient future by 2030.

For a forward-thinking company like Pasqal, the SDGs represent a powerful framework for aligning innovation with global impact. By harnessing the transformative potential of quantum computing and AI, Pasqal is committed to developing solutions that not only push the boundaries of technology but also contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable and ethical future for all.

At Pasqal, they believe that artificial intelligence (AI) holds unparalleled potential to accelerate progress toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By enhancing decision-making, optimizing resource use, and enabling breakthrough innovations, AI can provide scalable solutions to some of the most complex global challenges. From reducing carbon emissions to advancing healthcare, AI offers a path to creating more efficient, equitable, and sustainable systems.

Challenges

• Health & Sustainable Food
  • SDG 2 & SDG 3
    • Innovate to fight hunger, boost nutrition, and improve healthcare through sustainable agriculture and well-being solutions.
• Smart Cities
  • SDG 6 & SDG 11
    • Transform urban spaces with sustainable water management, smart infrastructure, and innovative urban planning for a better future.
• Sustainable Industries and Transport
  • SDG 9 & SDG 12
    • Revolutionize industries with green processes, waste reduction, and eco-friendly transportation for a sustainable economy.
• Sustainable Energy
  • SDG 7
    • Create solutions for renewable energy, efficiency, and fair energy distribution to power the world sustainably.
• Climate & Biodiversity
  • SDG 13 & SDG 14 & SDG 15
    • Combat climate change, protect ecosystems, and promote biodiversity with impactful conservation and adaptation strategies.

Funding Information

• Subject to the Terms and Conditions, once confirmed by Sponsor, the winning Teams will receive the following:
  • Grand Prize of 15 000€
  • Second Place Prize of 10 000€
  • Third Place Prize of 5 000€.

Eligibility Criteria

• This Challenge is open and offered solely to:
  • Students. Any individual aged eighteen (18) years and/or with full legal capacity, who is currently enrolled at a post-secondary institution or has recently graduated from a post-secondary institution less than 2 years before the current academic  year, with a student card as verification. Each Student may only participate once in each Challenge. If the participant is a minor, he/she must provide this authorization signed by a parent or guardian.
  • Individual Participant. Individuals aged eighteen (18) years and/or with full legal capacity at the time of registration. Each Individual Participant may only participate once in each Challenge.
  • Startups. A business entity, regardless of its business area. Startups may be required, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, to provide proof of company registration by submitting a registration certificate issued within the last three (3) months, or ongoing company registration, or any trade registry and proof ensuring the registration of the entity in the relevant country, and a valid professional insurance policy subscription.
• All the documents that may confirm the Participant’s eligibility may be required prior to awarding any prizes (e.g. identity document, registration certificate student card etc.).
• This Challenge is not open to employees and representatives of the Sponsor and Agorize and the members of their families.
• This Challenge is void in countries where it is prohibited or restricted by law.
• This Challenge is void in countries belonging to the EU Sanction Map.

For more information, visit Agorize.