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SOCIETY EDUCATION Int'l quantum computing hackathon kicks off in Gia Lai The Quantum Hackathon for Social Good 2026 (QC4SG 2026) officially opened in Quy Nhon, Gia Lai province, on July 24. Saturday, July 25, 2026 17:57 The Quantum Hackathon for Social Good 2026 (QC4SG 2026) kicks off in Quy Nhon, Gia Lai province, on July 24. (Photo: VNA) As a key activity within the technology component of the Gia Lai Quantum Year 2026, the event brings together nearly 100 contestants across 26 teams, including students, PhD candidates, young researchers, startups, and tech talents, alongside 50 domestic and international experts, mentors, and judges. Launched over six months ago, QC4SG 2026 received more than 500 applications from 30 countries and territories, reflecting the growing interest of the international scientific and innovation community in the field of quantum computing. Following a rigorous selection process, 26 outstanding teams were chosen for the final round, held from July 24–28. During this period, teams will continue to develop, refine, and present quantum technology solutions aimed at solving practical socio-economic challenges. QC4SG 2026 is organised by the Gia Lai provincial People's Committee, the Gia Lai Department of Science and Technology, the National Innovation Centre (NIC), and the Viet Nam Quantum Technology Network (VNQuantum) in collaboration with the Open Quantum Institute (OQI/CERN), ICISE, and other relevant departments and agencies. Through a series of training sessions, mentoring, and networking activities connecting teams with experts, businesses, and investors, QC4SG 2026 aims to bolster the quantum technology ecosystem. The programme supports high-potential projects in refining their technology, developing business models, and moving toward commercialisation. Ultimately, it seeks to build a robust quantum technology community in Gia Lai, Viet Nam, and the Southeast Asian region. This marks the first time Viet Nam has hosted an international hackathon specialised in quantum computing, and it is only the second event of its kind in Southeast Asia. VNA RELATED NEWS Three digital solutions by young people honoured at Grab the Future Hackathon 2026 Asia-wide hackathon on environmental technology launched AI hackathon connects Vietnamese tech engineers in Japan Gia Lai Quantum Hackathon for Social Good technology component Gia Lai Quantum Year 2026 MOST READ Ha Noi pilots using traditional craft villages as community learning spaces Int'l quantum computing hackathon kicks off in Gia Lai World News in Brief: July 23 Viet Nam retain place in FIFA top 100 after World Cup rankings reshuffle 'Enjoy Da Nang Festival 2026' offers memorable experiences LATEST NEWS Saturday, July 25, 2026 17:57 Int'l quantum computing hackathon kicks off in Gia Lai The Quantum Hackathon for Social Good 2026 (QC4SG 2026) officially opened in Quy Nhon, Gia Lai province, on July 24. Thursday, July 23, 2026 10:51 Ha Noi pilots using traditional craft villages as community learning spaces Tuesday, July 21, 2026 15:49 Viet Nam seeks to build workforce for strategic industries Monday, July 20, 2026 11:19 Vietnamese students shine at IMO 2026 with six medals Sunday, July 19, 2026 15:00 Viet Nam, Japan promote cooperation in developing high-quality human resources YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Ha Noi pilots using traditional craft villages as community learning spaces Viet Nam seeks to build workforce for strategic industries Vietnamese students shine at IMO 2026 with six medals Viet Nam, Japan promote cooperation in developing high-quality human resources Viet Nam wins four golds at 2026 International Chemistry Olympiad Vietnamese primary students rank among Southeast Asia's top performers in learning outcomes National English Self-Study Month launched to inspire lifelong learning among teachers Attracting high-quality talent to strategic science and technology disciplines Inspiring a love for Vietnamese language Vietnamese students win two runner-up awards at 2026 global Robotics finals Developing elite universities and strategic technologies: Unlocking human capital bottlenecks Viet Nam records best-ever result at International Physics Olympiad 2026 Vietnamese youths demonstrate their courage at 12th Ha Noi Model United Nations Organisation VNU ranked 175th in Asia, 756th globally in Webometrics Government to roll out free textbooks nationwide by 2029 Bolstering Viet Nam–Japan educational cooperation