Qiksit Fall Fest Hackathon

• Your project must be based on the challenges provided during the hackathon.
• Teams are encouraged to be innovative and creative in their approaches to problem-solving.
• Each team can submit a maximum of 5 problem solutions.

1. Format:

   • Solutions should be submitted as a CSV or Parquet file containing your results.
   • You can also include a zip file with any supplementary materials such as code or Jupyter Notebooks.

2. Documentation:

   • Include a README file that explains your project, how to run your code, and any dependencies required.
   • Provide a summary of your results, including performance metrics or any relevant data.

3. Submission Process:

   • Only the team leader should submit on behalf of the team.
   • Ensure all submissions are made before the deadline to be eligible for evaluation.

We are excited to offer the following prizes for the top-performing teams:

• 1st Place: $500 and certificates for each team member.
• 2nd Place: $300 and certificates for each team member.
• 3rd Place: $200 and certificates for each team member.
• Participation Certificates: All participants will receive certificates of participation.

Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Innovation and Creativity (30%):

   • Originality of the approach and solution design.

2. Technical Implementation (30%):

   • Quality of code, documentation, and execution of the quantum algorithms.

3. Results and Performance (20%):

   • Effectiveness of the solution, including metrics such as circuit density and execution success rates.

4. Clarity of Presentation (20%):

   • Clarity and comprehensiveness of documentation, including how well the project is presented.

• A panel of judges with expertise in quantum computing and software development will evaluate all submissions based on the criteria above.
• The top teams will be identified based on their scores, and winners will be announced on the specified date.