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XPRIZE Quantum Applications

XPRIZE Quantum Applications — Phase II

Funds quantum application teams bridging fundamental discovery to practical deployment-ready technologies.

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XPRIZE Quantum Applications is a three-year global competition (2024–2027) offering a $5 million prize purse to teams that demonstrate quantum algorithms with measurable advantage for real-world problems. Sponsored by Google Quantum AI as title sponsor and GESDA (Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator) as presenting sponsor, the competition challenges entrants to solve problems in health, climat…

What this grant funds

Quantum algorithms demonstrating advantage for real-world problems in health, climate, energy, or materials science.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$5M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.xprize.org