Army Quantum Next Generation Minesweeper Challenge 2023
We’re looking for the next generation of quantum thinkers to help tackle some of Army’s biggest problems
Quantum Next Generation (QNG) is a series of technology challenges that Army has created to help develop the next generation of quantum thinkers who will drive the growth of Australia’s quantum industry. The challenge is open to:
- undergraduate and postgraduate students and early career researchers (within 6 years of higher degree award), associated with Australian institutions
- current Defence personnel or APS members.
Minesweeper Challenge 2023
Get a team together and gain hands-on experience in building and pitching innovative quantum solutions.
2023 Challenge: Land mines over large areas are a significant military and humanitarian problem. Demonstrate how quantum magnetometers, attached to drones, can provide a solution.
For more details, download the challenge brief.
The solutions pitched by teams will help Army conduct an initial assessment of the advantages offered by quantum magnetometers attached to drones and will frame future opportunities to develop the technology.
Why get involved?
Challenge teams will have the opportunity to meet like-minded quantum thinkers, build networks and develop skills.
The top six teams will also have the chance to pitch their solution at PitchFest and make new connections in the quantum world.
The 2023 winning team at Pitchfest will receive:
- a special invitation and admission to Army Quantum Technology Challenge 2024 (QTC24) (subject to security and admission policies)
- an invitation to submit a proposal to further develop and exhibit their solution at Army QTC24 up to $50,000.
The details
| 1 September–13 October |
Team nominations open |
| 16 October |
Teams registered and provided with login details |
| 16 October–24 November |
The Minesweeper Challenge 2023 |
| 1 December |
Results published and shortlisted teams announced for PitchFest |
| 4–8 December |
PitchFest and winner announced |
Think you have what it takes?
Teams will require an intermediate knowledge of programming and data analysis. In addition:
- teams must consist of 2 - 4 players
- players must be current Defence personnel or APS members, undergraduate student, postgraduate student or early career researcher enrolled at an Australian institution (will be required to nominate with your institutions email address)
- the first 50 teams will be selected to participate
- you’ll find best success with a team with a broad set of skills across Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, and Computer and Data Science.
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