21 Nov 2025

Bradford Live

Bradford Quantum Hackathon 2025

Innovators of every background will compete for prizes and recognition by tackling real-world challenges at the city’s first ever Quantum Hackathon!

Up to 200 researchers, students, and innovators from across the UK and beyond will work in teams to develop real-world quantum computing solutions to challenges in healthcare, energy, transport and artificial intelligence.

Hosted by the University of Bradford and Quantinuum and supported by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and Aqora, the event forms part of the United Nations International Year of Quantum — putting Bradford firmly on the global map for technological innovation.

A £25,000 prize pool and access to industry mentors await the winners, who will be selected by a senior judging panel representing the UK quantum sector, the NHS and the UN International Year of Quantum at the Grand Final at Bradford Live on Friday 21 November.

There is still time to enter a team, and you don’t need to be a quantum expert to take part! Anyone can join in – and you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside scientists from Quantinuum — the world’s largest quantum computing company — to create ideas that could transform industries and improve lives.

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