1.Interim Report (Due: March 31, 2025)

• Document progress, including problem identification, initial analysis, and team activities.

2. Final Submission (Due: August 2025)

• Problem Statement & Scope: Define a clear, impactful problem relevant to societal benefit.

• Impact Analysis: Describe societal benefits; provide arguments and data to support claims.

• Quantum Advantage: Demonstrate theoretical advantage over classical computation.

• Classical Benchmarking (Optional): Highlight classical computational limitations.

• Viability Analysis: Provide early estimations of quantum resources required.

3. Judging & Awards (August - December 2025)

• Judges evaluate submissions.

• Top 20 teams receive milestone awards in December 2025 and advance to Phase II.

1. Final Submission (Due: November 2026)

• Refined Problem Definition: Provide additional clarity and depth.

• Impact Validation: Quantify societal benefits using metrics and validation from experts.

• Detailed Resource Estimation: Specify quantum requirements like physical qubits, error correction, and runtime.

• Classical Benchmarking: Rigorous comparisons with classical solutions using state-of-the-art techniques.

• Complete Algorithm Design: Develop and refine a quantum algorithm ready for implementation.

2. Judging (December 2026 - February 2027)

• Evaluation of Phase II submissions by judges.

3. Grand Prize Announcement (March 2027)

• Winners and runners-up announced.