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iQuHACK (the interdisciplinary Quantum HACKathon) is MIT's annual quantum hackathon and, per its organizers, the largest event of its kind. It caters to graduate students in quantum technology as well as newcomers to the field.

The seventh edition ran January 30 to February 1, 2026, with an in-person hackathon on MIT's campus and a revamped online section. The in-person program included a keynote panel, industry tutorials (NVIDIA, IonQ, QuEra, IQM, Alice & Bob, Classiq and others), an industry mixer, MIT lab tours and overnight hacking on sponsor challenges.

Sponsors in 2026 included NVIDIA, QuEra, IonQ, Superquantum, Alice & Bob, IQM, Quantum Rings, Nord Quantique, Classiq and BlueQubit, with MIT EECS, the MIT Center for Quantum Engineering, MIT Physics and RLE.

Who it is for

Students and quantum enthusiasts at all levels. In-person places are selective; the remote track was open to the public in 2026.

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Admissions and application

Apply through the forms on iquhack.mit.edu when they open (separate in-person and remote applications). 2027 dates and applications have not been posted.

Benefits

  • Hands-on challenges from quantum hardware and software companies.
  • Workshops and tutorials from industry sponsors.
  • Networking with sponsors and MIT researchers, plus lab tours.

Timeline

Annual, usually late January or early February. 2026 edition: January 30 to February 1, 2026. 2027 dates not yet posted.

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Questions about this program

What is iQuHACK?

MIT's annual quantum hackathon, described by organizers as the largest event of its kind.

When was the last one?

January 30 to February 1, 2026 (the seventh edition).

Is there an online option?

Yes. 2026 had a revamped online section open to the public.

Who can join?

Everyone from quantum graduate students to beginners; in-person places are selective.

Who sponsors it?

In 2026: NVIDIA, QuEra, IonQ, Superquantum, Alice & Bob, IQM, Quantum Rings, Classiq and others.

When is iQuHACK 2027?

Dates have not been posted yet.

What happens at the event?

Keynotes, industry tutorials, a mixer, lab tours and overnight hacking on sponsor challenges.

Where is it?

MIT's campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, plus online.

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