SSB Quantum
Challenge
Start coding the world of the future today. Take your place in Turkiye's most comprehensive quantum algorithm challenge.
About the Quantum Algorithm Challenge
Under the leadership of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) and within the scope of Quantum Technologies, the 'SSB Quantum Algorithm Challenge' is organized in the field of quantum computing, in collaboration with Türkiye’s leading civilian institutions, defense industry organizations, universities, technoparks, and national/international quantum computing service providers.
The challenge aims to increase interest and awareness in quantum technologies, strengthen knowledge sharing and collaboration among institutions, develop qualified human resources, and contribute to the sustainable growth of our country's quantum technologies ecosystem.
Applications Are Starting!
Applications for the SSB Quantum Algorithm Challenge kick off on June 24, 2026!
Challenge Prizes
First Place Team: 400,000 TL Second Place Team: 250,000 TL Third Place Team: 150,000 TL
Final Challenge (Hackathon)
Coming to Teknopark Istanbul this September 2026 Powered by IBM infrastructure with your algorithms
Challenge Stages
The challenge consists of the stages listed below.
Promotion
The challenge will be announced to the public with a promotional event to be held at the SSB Nuri Demirağ Conference Hall.
Application
Competitor candidate profiles and teams will be created between June 24, 2026, and July 31, 2026, via the official website of the challenge (https://kuantum.ssb.gov.tr/en/challenge).
Preliminary Elimination Stage
The pre-selection process will be conducted through methods such as an online exam, online solution development, and team presentations. Depending on the evaluation of the organizing committee, the process may consist of one or multiple stages.
Final Challenge (Hackathon)
The final challenge will be held face-to-face over two days at Teknopark Istanbul.
Announcement of Challenge Results
The Challenge results will be announced by the Presidency of Defense Industries on the official website of the Quantum Algorithm Challenge (https://kuantum.ssb.gov.tr/yarisma).
Award Ceremony
To be announced by the Presidency of Defence Industries.
Announcements
IBM Quantum Platform Resources and Training Materials
The following key resources for the IBM Quantum Platform and the Qiskit ecosystem have been provided.
The SSB Quantum Algorithm Challenge Preliminary Round and Final Challenge schedule has been announced.
The evaluation schedule has been published.
SSB Quantum Algorithm Challenge Presentation
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Important Dates for the Quantum Algorithm Challenge Are Out!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Key questions about challenge rules, application requirements, and awards.
All QuestionsYes, candidates are not required to have a pre-formed team during the registration stage. However, since participation in the competition must be as a team, you will need to form a team of at least 3 and at most 6 members in the later stages.
No. However, the team leader is required to be a Turkish citizen. Furthermore, at least half of the total team members must be Turkish citizens.
Competitors must be citizens of NATO member states. Citizens of countries outside this scope are not eligible to participate.
Yes. The procedure for training on the technical infrastructure, simulation tools, and cloud platforms to be used will be determined and announced by the organizing committee.