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Problem statements

Theme: Quantum for Social Good

Participants are required to build a functional MVP or prototype using quantum computing, quantum machine learning (QML), quantum-inspired optimization, or post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Solutions should address real-world challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Quantum ComputingQuantum Machine Learning (QML)Quantum-Inspired OptimizationPost-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
01SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being

Quantum-Assisted Disease Risk Prediction

Domain
Healthcare & Emergency Systems
SDG
SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being

Problem statement

Develop a predictive system that estimates disease risk using patient health data and enhances predictions using a hybrid quantum-classical ML approach.

02SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities

Quantum-Based Traffic Flow Optimization

Domain
Smart Cities & Urban Optimization
SDG
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities

Problem statement

Build a system that optimizes traffic routing or traffic signal management using quantum-inspired optimization techniques.

03SDG 11 & 13

Disaster Resource Allocation using Quantum Optimization

Domain
Healthcare & Emergency Systems
SDG
SDG 11 & 13

Problem statement

Design a resource allocation system that distributes food, medical aid, or rescue resources efficiently during disasters using optimization techniques.

04SDG 16 – Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

Quantum-Safe Secure Communication System

Domain
Cybersecurity & Digital Identity
SDG
SDG 16 – Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

Problem statement

Develop a secure communication platform using post-quantum cryptographic algorithms to protect data against future quantum attacks.

05SDG 6 – Clean Water & Sanitation

Smart Water Usage Prediction System

Domain
Sustainability & Climate Tech
SDG
SDG 6 – Clean Water & Sanitation

Problem statement

Build a predictive system that forecasts water consumption patterns using historical usage data and quantum-enhanced ML models.

06SDG 2 – Zero Hunger

Food Distribution Optimization for NGOs

Domain
Agriculture & Food Systems
SDG
SDG 2 – Zero Hunger

Problem statement

Create a system that optimizes food distribution routes and allocation using quantum-inspired optimization methods.

07SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy

Energy Consumption Forecasting for Smart Homes

Domain
Sustainability & Climate Tech
SDG
SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy

Problem statement

Develop a predictive model for smart home energy consumption using quantum-enhanced machine learning.

08SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities

Waste Collection Route Optimization

Domain
Smart Cities & Urban Optimization
SDG
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities

Problem statement

Build an optimized routing system for waste collection vehicles using quantum-inspired path optimization techniques.

09SDG 13 – Climate Action

Climate Risk Prediction using Hybrid Quantum Models

Domain
Sustainability & Climate Tech
SDG
SDG 13 – Climate Action

Problem statement

Develop a hybrid quantum-classical model to predict environmental risks such as floods, pollution spikes, or heatwaves.

10SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

Post-Quantum Secure Digital Identity System

Domain
Cybersecurity & Digital Identity
SDG
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

Problem statement

Design a secure authentication and identity verification system using post-quantum cryptographic techniques.

11SDG 13 – Climate Action

Air Quality Index (AQI) Prediction using Hybrid Quantum Models

Domain
Sustainability & Climate Tech
SDG
SDG 13 – Climate Action

Problem statement

Build a hybrid quantum-classical model that predicts AQI levels using pollution and environmental datasets.

12SDG 2 – Zero Hunger

Quantum-Based Crop Yield Prediction

Domain
Agriculture & Food Systems
SDG
SDG 2 – Zero Hunger

Problem statement

Create a crop yield prediction system using environmental and soil parameters enhanced with quantum machine learning.

13SDG 16 – Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

Post-Quantum Secure Voting System

Domain
Cybersecurity & Digital Identity
SDG
SDG 16 – Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

Problem statement

Develop a secure electronic voting system using post-quantum cryptographic algorithms.

14SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy

Quantum-Optimized Renewable Energy Distribution

Domain
Sustainability & Climate Tech
SDG
SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy

Problem statement

Design a system that optimizes renewable energy distribution across a grid using quantum or quantum-inspired optimization techniques.

15SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being

Drug Interaction Optimization using Quantum Simulation

Domain
Healthcare & Emergency Systems
SDG
SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being

Problem statement

Build a prototype that simulates or analyzes drug interactions using quantum computing techniques.

16SDGs 3, 11, 16

Secure & Intelligent Emergency Response System

Domain
Healthcare & Emergency Systems
SDG
SDGs 3, 11, 16

Problem statement

Create an emergency response platform combining quantum ML for incident prediction and post-quantum cryptography for secure communication.

17SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth

Quantum-Assisted Financial Fraud Detection

Domain
Finance & Risk Analytics
SDG
SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth

Problem statement

Develop a quantum-enhanced anomaly detection system for identifying fraudulent financial transactions.

18SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being

Emergency Hospital Resource Optimization

Domain
Healthcare & Emergency Systems
SDG
SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being

Problem statement

Build a resource optimization system for hospitals to allocate ICU beds, staff, and medical equipment efficiently during emergencies.

19SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

Quantum-Based Supply Chain Optimization for Essentials

Domain
Logistics & Supply Chain
SDG
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

Problem statement

Develop a system that optimizes supply chain logistics for essential goods using quantum-inspired optimization techniques.

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