The QInnovision World Challenge 2025, an initiative of the QInnovision Consortium led by Vernewell Group, marks an exciting chapter in the journey to harness quantum technology for real-world impact. This global platform brings together the best minds in quantum, industry, and academia to solve high-stakes challenges across sectors, including aerospace, healthcare, finance, and environmental management. Supported by world-renowned partners such as Thales, IBM, NVIDIA, Classiq, Merck, and others, this Challenge offers an unprecedented opportunity for innovators to develop practical solutions that address urgent needs while driving the widespread adoption of quantum technology.
Meet the Partners and Technology Providers as We Unveil the Challenges
As we reveal the challenges of the QInnovision World Challenge 2025, we are proud to introduce the visionary partners and technology providers who bring expertise, resources, and mentorship to support participants in creating meaningful, industry-driven solutions. Our collaboration with Aqora, the world’s first dedicated quantum competition platform, sets the stage for participants to engage with cutting-edge resources and solve real-world problems. Aqora enables participants to access advanced quantum tools, contributing to a collaborative ecosystem where quantum solutions can thrive.
In partnership with Le Lab Quantique, featuring the Center for Quantum and Topological Systems at New York University Abu Dhabi, and supported by industry leaders such as NVidia, Thales, IBM, and Merck, the QInnovision World Challenge 2025 embodies the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and impact. Each involved party brings specialized knowledge and technical resources, enriching the participants’ experience and driving a shared vision for transformative change.
With this powerful network, participants are supported by some of the most advanced minds in quantum science and industry, positioning them to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Our Vision: Building a Quantum Future for Global Transformation
Led by the Vernewell Group and the QInnovision Consortium, this Challenge is more than a competition—it’s a movement to create a lasting impact by fostering an ecosystem where quantum technology becomes a practical force for change.
Under the leadership of Mrs. Malak Trabelsi Loeb, Vernewell Group has established itself as a leader in strategic innovation and quantum advancement, positioning the UAE as a global hub for technological progress. Through the QInnovision World Challenge, Vernewell Group seeks to bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and industry application, enabling a new era where quantum technology drives sustainability, security, and societal benefit.
An Open Invitation to Innovators Worldwide
In response to an overwhelming wave of interest and requests from passionate innovators, QInnovision has extended the application and solution submission period, allowing more participants to join. This flexibility ensures that innovators from diverse backgrounds can contribute their unique insights and expertise to address pressing industry challenges. As one of the few challenges able to accommodate a high number of participants, QInnovision is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, vibrant community of visionaries ready to transform industries with quantum solutions.
The 2025 Challenges: Unlocking Quantum Solutions Across Key Sectors
The QInnovision World Challenge 2025 features nine strategic Challenges to be solved using quantum-based technologies, each addressing critical needs in sectors where quantum technology can create transformative value. Below, we unveil the challenges that participants will tackle in this year’s competition:
The QInnovision World Challenge 2025 invites participants to address some of the most pressing and complex industry challenges through quantum technologies. From aerospace and autonomous vehicles to finance and healthcare, this year’s challenges provide a unique platform for innovators to develop practical solutions that can advance quantum adoption globally. Below is a recap of the nine use cases that shape this transformative competition.
1- THALES – QInnovision Challenge – Drones Path-Planning Using Quantum Computing
This Challenge is brought to you by Thales, a global technology leader with over 81,000 employees across five continents. Thales is committed to advancing digital and “deep tech” innovations, including quantum technology, to build a future based on trust. With expertise in defense, aerospace, space, and cybersecurity, Thales provides solutions that empower organizations and governments to fulfill critical missions safely and efficiently.
Problem
As a leader in Thales is pioneering advancements in unmanned aviation and urban air mobility (UAM). To manage the growing complexity of air traffic, particularly with unmanned aerial systems, this Challenge focuses on optimizing drone path planning through quantum algorithms. The goal is to develop scalable and secure trajectory solutions for large-scale drone networks, with applications in UAS Traffic Management (UTM) and deconfliction strategies.
Technical Challenge
Participants will explore quantum computing to create trajectory optimization algorithms capable of handling high-density, four-dimensional (4D) routing for drones. Key methods include solving eikonal equations and using Monte-Carlo approaches for path planning, with an emphasis on scaling solutions for real-time airspace management.
Visit the Challenge page at Aqora Drones Path-Planning using Quantum Computing
2- Castle Shield – QInnovision Challenge: Quantum-Resistant Security for Autonomous Systems Against Deepfake Attacks
This Challenge is brought to you by Castle Shield, a leading provider of sophisticated data and identity protection solutions against all internal and external cyber threats. With a growing portfolio of scalable, quantum-resistant, high-entropy encryption solutions, Castle Shield allows businesses to protect their IP and safeguard their supply chain by securing devices, online sessions, and digital identities.
Problem
Autonomous systems and vehicles are vulnerable to deepfake attacks, which can bypass biometric security measures. This Challenge aims to develop quantum-resistant encryption protocols and zero-knowledge proofs to safeguard biometric data in autonomous systems, ensuring long-term resilience against deepfake attacks and quantum computing threats.
Technical Solution
The goal is to create a multi-layered security framework integrating quantum-resistant encryption, zero-knowledge biometric verification, and Root of Trust mechanisms. Solutions should detect and mitigate real-time deepfake threats, ensuring data security in autonomous vehicle modules.
Visit the Challenge page at Aqora Deepfake Attacks in Autonomous Systems.
3- Merck – QInnovision Challenge: Human Lifespans and Healthy Longevity
This Challenge is brought to you by Merck Group, a vibrant science and technology company that believes in science as a force for good. Merck combines three specialized, innovation-driven sectors—Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics—to drive progress and positively impact lives. By exploring quantum computing applications, Merck is advancing research that could transform our understanding of health, aging, and longevity.
Problem
This Challenge seeks innovative solutions to improve healthy aging. The focus is on modeling factors that influence longevity, including diet, exercise, and cognitive health, leveraging quantum computing for complex simulations and predictions.
Technical Approach
Participants will use data science, machine learning, and quantum computing to model aging processes. Solutions should identify key modifiers for longevity and investigate potential interventional strategies that promote healthy aging.
Visit the Challenge page at Aqora Human Lifespans
4- CQTS New York University – QInnovision Challenge: Quantum Federated Learning (QFL) Challenge for Fraud Detection in Finance
This Challenge is brought to you and led by the CQTS at New York University Abu Dhabi, the leading quantum research center in the region. The center focuses on robust quantum computation by integrating expertise across Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics.
Problem
Financial institutions require robust fraud detection solutions that maintain customer data privacy. This Challenge explores Quantum Federated Learning (QFL) for decentralized fraud detection, enabling institutions to train models on distributed datasets without compromising privacy.
Technical Objective
Develop a QFL architecture that improves privacy, scalability, and detection accuracy. Solutions should leverage quantum techniques for efficient model training across distributed financial datasets.
Visit the Challenge page at Aqora Quantum Federated Learning for Fraud Detection
5 – Nvidia – QInnovision Challenge: Vehicle Routing Optimization Using Quantum Algorithms
This Challenge is brought to you by NVIDIA, a global leader in accelerated computing and artificial intelligence. It is known for pioneering technologies that power some of the most complex computing tasks across industries. With its expertise in high-performance computing, AI, and quantum research, NVIDIA is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, helping industries tackle intricate optimization problems with unprecedented speed and efficiency.
Problem
Nvidia’s Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) focuses on optimizing delivery routes for a fleet of vehicles. This Challenge translates VRP into a Max Cut Problem and applies quantum optimization using NVIDIA’s CUDA-Q platform to develop scalable solutions.
Technical Tasks
Participants will implement the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) on GPUs, scale solutions for larger graphs, and explore quantum circuit cutting and distributed computing techniques.
Visit the Challenge page at Aqora Predicting Flash Floods
6- Classiq – QInnovision Challenge: Solving the Advection Equation Using Quantum Hamiltonian Simulation
Brought to you by Classiq, a global leader in quantum software, this Challenge invites participants to explore quantum Hamiltonian simulation to tackle the advection equation—a key problem in fluid dynamics. Founded in 2020, Classiq has rapidly advanced the quantum computing field by making sophisticated algorithm design accessible, efficient, and scalable. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and widely used in both research and education, Classiq’s platform empowers organizations to leverage the power of quantum computing fully.
Problem
Classiq presents a challenge for solving the advection equation, a critical equation in fluid dynamics, using quantum Hamiltonian simulation. This use case explores quantum techniques to model fluid transport without diffusion, often used in environmental and pollutant tracking.
Technical Approach
Participants will apply Hamiltonian simulation methods to solve the advection equation, comparing results with classical approaches and using the Classiq platform for algorithm design and execution.
Visit the Challenge page at Aqora Solving the Advection Equation
7- InfinityQ – QInnovision Challenge: Quantum-Inspired Optimization in Computational Finance
This Challenge is brought to you by InfinityQ Technologies Inc., a Canadian, woman-founded company leading the way in quantum-inspired technologies. Specializing in advanced optimization solutions, InfinityQ serves sectors such as Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Life Sciences, and Energy. With its innovative platform, TitanQ, InfinityQ offers unparalleled speed, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, solving complex problems that were previously beyond the reach of traditional computing.
Problem
InfinityQ’s quantum-inspired optimization presents a practical approach to complex financial problems like portfolio optimization and risk management. This Challenge calls for innovative quantum-inspired solutions that enhance computational performance for high-dimensional financial applications.
Solution Requirements
Develop a quantum-inspired application for a specific financial optimization problem. Solutions should demonstrate improved performance over traditional methods in terms of speed, accuracy, and scalability.
Visit the Challenge page at Aqora Quantum-Inspired Optimization for Finance
8 – Kipu Quantum – QInnovision Challenge – Optimizing Power Grid Unit Commitment with Quantum Computing
This Challenge is brought to you by Kipu Quantum, a pioneering company focused on leveraging quantum computing to solve complex optimization challenges across various sectors, including energy, logistics, and finance. Kipu Quantum’s solutions aim to drive efficiency, sustainability, and innovation through advanced quantum technologies.
Problem
Efficient power grid management requires precise scheduling to meet electricity demand while minimizing costs and emissions. This unit commitment problem is essential for ensuring grid stability, particularly in hybrid systems that integrate both renewable and traditional energy sources. Optimizing power unit start-ups and shut-downs prevents costly imbalances in energy production and supports sustainable, cost-effective grid operations.
Technical Approach
Participants will develop a quantum-based solution to tackle the unit commitment problem for a medium-city grid powered by three renewable and two traditional energy sources. The goal is to calculate optimal schedules that balance production costs, emissions, grid load, and reserve needs while adhering to environmental and operational constraints. By modeling this problem as a Mixed Integer Quadratic Programming (MIQP) Challenge, participants will apply quantum algorithms to solve complex, combinatorial tasks, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of grid management.
Visit the Challenge page at Aqora Unit Commitment Problem
9 – IBM Quantum Challenge – Predicting Flash Floods with Quantum Machine Learning
This challenge is brought to you by IBM Quantum, a pioneer in quantum computing technology dedicated to solving real-world problems across various industries. As a leader in quantum hardware and software development, IBM Quantum provides the tools and infrastructure to address complex challenges with unprecedented computational power.
Business Problem
This Challenge, powered by IBM Quantum, provides participants with access to cutting-edge quantum hardware to tackle a critical issue: improving flash flood prediction. As a leader in quantum computing, IBM Quantum offers an advanced infrastructure that enables participants to explore quantum machine learning (QML) applications for complex real-world challenges.
Problem
Flash floods are a significant hazard, often exacerbated by climate change. Accurate predictions can mitigate damage and save lives. This Challenge leverages quantum machine learning (QML) to enhance flash flood prediction accuracy and efficiency.
Technical Challenge
Participants will use QML to develop a flood prediction model, processing complex and imbalanced datasets from multiple sources. The model should provide early warnings for severe flash floods, supporting disaster management efforts.
Visit the Challenge page at Aqora Predicting Flash Floods
Join the Quantum Innovation Race
The QInnovision World Challenge 2025 offers a unique opportunity for innovators worldwide to develop cutting-edge quantum solutions across a range of industries. With prestigious partners and a showcase at the Quantum Innovation Summit 2025 in Dubai, participants will not only gain visibility but also compete for exciting prizes and the chance to drive real-world impact with quantum technology.
If you’re ready to shape the future of quantum, reach out to info@vernewellgroup.com to learn more and join this transformative journey. Don’t miss your chance to make a meaningful impact!
Disclaimers:
- Intellectual Property (IP): Participation in the QInnovision World Challenge 2025 does not imply any transfer or claim of proprietary rights to intellectual property. All solutions, innovations, and ideas developed remain solely the property of participants. QInnovision, its organizers, and partners respect participants’ IP rights fully.
- Confidentiality: Participants are responsible for ensuring that any proprietary or sensitive information shared as part of their solution complies with relevant confidentiality agreements and policies. QInnovision Consortium and associated partners are not liable for any disclosure of proprietary information by participants.
- Platform and Resources Use: Access to platforms and quantum computing resources provided by QInnovision partners, such as Aqora, IBM, NVIDIA, and others, is subject to the terms and conditions set forth by each technology provider. Participants must adhere to these terms for lawful and responsible usage.
- Non-Endorsement: While QInnovision collaborates with various technology and industry leaders, participation in the challenge does not constitute an endorsement of any particular company, technology, or solution.
- Eligibility: Participation may be subject to eligibility requirements and restrictions based on regional or organizational guidelines. All participants are encouraged to review eligibility criteria and ensure compliance.
- Liability: The QInnovision Consortium, Vernewell Group, and associated partners are not responsible for any liabilities, including financial or legal issues, arising from participants’ involvement in the challenge.
By joining the QInnovision World Challenge 2025, participants agree to abide by these terms and ensure compliance with all challenge guidelines and partner policies.
