More than 6,000 participants from over 300 universities in ten countries have registered for the CCF’s QriginQ Cup, a quantum computing programming challenge designed to connect academic research with industry application. The competition, co-organized by Origin Quantum and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Quantum Science Center, will task entrants with utilizing the company’s domestically developed tools, QPanda3, VQNet, and the Origin Learning platform, to explore quantum circuit innovation and algorithm development. A prize of 18,000 RMB awaits the top 10 teams, incentivizing exploration of these technologies and fostering innovation in research and development. The CCF states that the challenge is driving “continuous transformation of outcomes” by connecting theoretical work with practical problem-solving.
Participants will utilize a suite of domestically developed tools from Origin Quantum, including the QPanda3 framework, the VQNet quantum machine learning framework, and the Origin Learning platform, offering hands-on experience with technologies expected to shape quantum software development. The competition is structured around four key tracks: quantum circuit innovation, algorithms, industry-specific problem solving, and open-source ecosystem development, encouraging a diverse range of contributions.
QPanda3 and VQNet Enable Quantum Circuit Innovation & Algorithm Development
The current quantum computing development environment is increasingly defined by accessible software tools, allowing a growing community to experiment with and refine algorithms. Origin Quantum’s contribution to this ecosystem centers on QPanda3 and VQNet, platforms now serving as the foundation for the CCF Quantum Computing Programming Challenge, QriginQ Cup. This competition directly links academic exploration with practical industrial applications, aiming to accelerate the “continuous transformation of outcomes” within the field. Over 6,000 participants, representing more than 300 universities spanning 10 countries, have already registered, signaling substantial global engagement with these tools and the challenge itself. Participants will utilize QPanda3, a domestically developed quantum programming framework, alongside VQNet, a quantum machine learning framework, both hosted on the Origin Quantum Cloud platform. This focus on specific, readily available resources provides a standardized environment for innovation, allowing competitors to concentrate on circuit design and algorithmic advancement rather than infrastructure hurdles. Detailed registration and submission instructions are available to ensure participants can effectively leverage the provided tools, demonstrating a commitment to both accessibility and rigorous evaluation of submitted solutions.
The challenge bridges academia and industry, driving continuous transformation of outcomes.
