2026 CCF Quantum Computing Competition | Win Over 1 Million RMB Prizes
Introduction to the Event
The 2026 CCF Quantum Computing Programming Challenge is a premier global quantum computing competition designed to drive technological innovation and foster a thriving quantum ecosystem. Rooted in China with a global vision, this quantum programming contest is built on the core principles of "talent discovery, ecosystem prosperity, technological innovation, and industry matchmaking." By bringing together leading quantum tech enterprises and research institutions, the event promotes domestic quantum software, hardware, and cloud platforms, encouraging practical explorations and algorithm optimizations based on real-world industry needs.
The event adopts a multi-track format, with each track independently proposed by enterprises, universities, or research institutes. These tracks focus on industry applications and technical specializations, including finance, chemistry, artificial intelligence, and the integration of high-performance computing (HPC). Participants are required to use software and hardware systems with independent intellectual property rights from Chinese enterprises, and must complete their registration and public declaration through the official website. To ensure fairness, impartiality, and transparency, the event has established an Organizing Committee, a Technical Committee, a Review Committee, and an Arbitration Committee. This quantum tech tournament strives to be both a "training ground" and a "talent pool" for the domestic quantum computing ecosystem, empowering high-level technological self-reliance.
Specifically, the Originq Cup utilizes the domestic quantum computing programming framework QPanda3 and the quantum machine learning framework VQNet as its core programming tools. Hosted on the Origin Quantum Cloud Platform, the Originq Cup highly encourages developers to explore and innovate using these powerful domestic quantum software tools and platforms.
Event Highlights
- Open Platform & Collaborative Hosting: Leveraging the academic influence of the China Computer Federation (CCF) and its Quantum Computing Professional Committee, this quantum hackathon unites quantum enterprises, computing centers, and university resources to build a collaborative platform for quantum programming exchange and competition.
- Diverse Tracks & Comprehensive Coverage: The quantum challenge features four major divisions: the University Track, the Professional Track, the Open-Source Innovation Track, and the Challenge Track. This diverse setup covers participants across different educational stages, professional backgrounds, and skill levels.
- Global Reach & Open Participation: Registration is open to quantum computing enthusiasts, university faculty and students, researchers, and developers worldwide, fostering cross-disciplinary communication and international collaboration in the quantum field.
- Over 1 Million RMB in Total Rewards: The quantum algorithm contest offers a total prize pool exceeding 1 million RMB. Incentives include cash rewards across all tracks, as well as exclusive computing time on the "Origin Wukong" superconducting quantum computer, providing participants with unparalleled hands-on practice support.
Track Configurations
| Track Name | Rewards | Eligibility | Task Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. University Track | Over 50,000 RMB | Open to current undergraduate and college students. | Utilizing a single-stage competition model, this track primarily tests participants' proficiency with QPanda and VQNet, focusing on their engineering ability to translate quantum theories into practical code. |
| 2. Professional Track | Over 640,000 RMB | Open to current Master's and Ph.D. students, as well as non-student professionals. | Adopting a dual-stage format, this quantum application challenge centers on algorithm implementation tasks across various quantum industry verticals, such as Quantum Machine Learning (QML) and Combinatorial Optimization. Participants are required to design targeted quantum solutions. |
| 3. Open-Source Innovation Track | Over 190,000 RMB | Open to everyone (No restrictions). | Centered around the open-source project pyqpanda-algorithm, this track encourages participants to dive into algorithm optimization, feature expansion, code contribution, and innovative application development. The goal is to drive the continuous prosperity of the open-source quantum software ecosystem. |
| 4. Challenge Track | Over 780,000 RMB | Open to everyone (No restrictions). | Focusing on critical bottlenecks in the quantum industry, this track sets advanced challenges in areas like Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). It encourages innovators to explore groundbreaking solutions within a limited timeframe. |
The Originq Cup is more than just a quantum programming competition; it is a comprehensive showcase of quantum toolchains and application capabilities. Through its diverse track design, the event inspires more developers to learn quantum computing, utilize domestic quantum software, contribute to the open-source ecosystem, and continuously elevate their innovative and engineering skills through real-world practice.
Event Link: https://qcloud.originqc.com.cn/learning/zh/2026ccf