Author: Matt Engelhardt
As the state awaits word on a transformative grant, UConn continues to prioritize quantum research and technology through a series of events held in March and April.
UConn’s Technology Commercialization Services (TCS) is hosting the second annual QuantumUP! hackathon on Wednesday, April 8. The program seeks to engage UConn students and peers across the state in conversations about how advancements in technology are poised to transform Connecticut’s economy. It encourages participation from students majoring in non-STEM fields.
The hackathon will be held at the UConn Graduate Business Learning Center, 100 Constitution Plaza, in Hartford, beginning at 11 a.m. It will be co-hosted by QuantumCT, a public-private partnership established to advance Connecticut as the nation’s top accelerator of quantum technology. Partners include government offices and agencies, industrial leaders, communities, and academics.
Abhijit Banerjee, UConn associate vice president for research, innovation and entrepreneurship, says the hackathon will seize upon the concept of quantum adoption to accelerate advantage.
“Our first QuantumUP! proved that quantum technology is not just for engineers and physicists,” says Banerjee. “We are excited to see what this year’s competition will bring. Our goal is to create an environment where students from diverse academic backgrounds can collaborate, innovate, and compete for prizes while gaining exposure to this rapidly evolving field.”
Sponsors for this year’s QuantumUP! include national law firms and industry partners who will be providing real-world challenges for the teams of students. Areas will include business applications, policy, legal and intellectual property considerations, ethical and social implications of quantum technologies, and quantum adoption strategies.
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