September 25-27, 2026 • Clemson, South Carolina
SC Quantathon v3 2026
A student-led quantum hackathon at Clemson University built around hands-on learning, team problem solving, and industry connection.
About
SC Quantathon v3 carries forward the student-centered quantum computing event that SC Quantum founded and hosted for its first two iterations in the Southeast. For this third edition, the Clemson Quantum Club and Clemson University are now hosting the event, building a weekend that brings students together to learn, build, and collaborate on real quantum computing challenges.
Participants will work in teams, attend technical programming, and receive support from mentors and organizers throughout the event. The format is intended to be accessible to first-time participants while still giving experienced students room to build ambitious projects.
Students from computing, physics, engineering, mathematics, and related fields are encouraged to participate.
Key Details
Tentative Schedule
Day 1 - Friday, September 25
| 5:00 PM | Check-in and registration |
| 7:00 PM | Dinner |
Day 2 - Saturday, September 26
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM | Opening ceremony |
| 10:00 AM | Hacking begins and challenges open |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 7:00 PM | Dinner |
Day 3 - Sunday, September 27
| 12:00 AM | Midnight snack |
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 10:00 AM | Challenges close |
| 10:30 AM | Presentations begin |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 3:00 PM | Award ceremony |
Challenge Tracks
Quantum machine learning
Track partner details coming soon
Projects in this track will explore hybrid quantum-classical approaches to classification, kernels, and related machine learning workflows.
Quantum chemistry and simulation
Track partner details coming soon
Teams will be encouraged to investigate simulation problems connected to molecular systems, materials, and other science-driven applications.
Quantum hardware and analysis
Track partner details coming soon
Projects may focus on hardware-aware workflows, benchmarking, control software, error mitigation, or tools that improve access to current devices.
Open innovation
Track partner details coming soon
This track supports original student ideas spanning education, software tooling, optimization, visualization, and experimental project concepts.
Prizes
Track Winners
Prize package details coming soon
Each challenge track is expected to include a dedicated recognition award.
Grand Prize
Prize package details coming soon
The overall award will recognize the strongest project presented across the event.
Best Newcomer
Prize package details coming soon
This award will highlight strong work from teams that are new to quantum computing.
Sponsors
We are currently building the partner roster for SC Quantathon v3. Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship opportunities are available, and confirmed partners will be added here as details are finalized.
Hackathon Committee
