Equal1 launches environmental competition for students to celebrate
Equal1 has announced the launch of its inaugural student competition, The Quantum Solutions for the Environment Challenge, in honour of the 60th anniversary of John Stewart Bell’s groundbreaking work on Bell’s Inequality.
The competition invites third level students from any science, engineering background to explore the potential of quantum technologies to address environmental challenges such as climate change.
Bell’s 1964 paper on quantum entanglement and Bell’s Inequality became a foundation for quantum science, which has since led to the development of quantum computing and quantum technologies with potential to shape the future.
Winning teams will receive cash prizes, with a total of €10,000 across teams and individuals. This cash award is made possible due to Equal1’s success in the Institute of Physics’ qBIG prize earlier in 2024.
Prof. Jeremy Simpson, Dean of the College of Science, University College Dublin, said: “As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Bell’s Inequality, we’re excited to partner with Equal1, Ireland’s only quantum computing start-up, and a UCD spinout, on the inaugural Quantum Solutions for the Environment Challenge.
“John Bell’s work challenges us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in quantum mechanics. We would encourage UCD students to work with our Centre for Quantum Engineering, Science, and Technology (C-QuEST) to take this unique opportunity to connect Bell’s work to practical applications, as we seek to encourage a new generation of innovators as they develop quantum-inspired solutions to complex environmental issues.”
As well as cash prizes, the winners will receive mentorship opportunities with leaders in quantum and environmental science, and a chance to present their solutions at a symposium dedicated to Bell’s anniversary. Top projects may be featured in both quantum and environmental publications.
Elena Blokhina, chief scientific officer, Equal1, said: “Ensuring our emerging quantum industry has a talent pipeline of the best minds working on commercializing quantum is a major challenge. Equal1 is inspired by the fact that a quantum physicist born in Belfast had such an impact and we hope that this competition might inspire the next generation of scientists to drive the quantum industry forward.”
Further details will be available on 20 November 20 at https://www.equal1.com.
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