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How to
Submit
Your Entry

This page outlines the complete submission process for the QEC Challenge. Please read carefully before submitting your entry.

How to Submit

To participate in the challenge, you must email your completed work using the format and template provided below. Submissions will only be accepted via email.

Submission Checklist

  • A PDF file (max 30MB) with your responses to the challenge tasks
  • A save file from Entwine showing your implemented solutions
  • All work must be your original content
  • Your PDF must follow the structure and content outlined below in PDF Content Guidelines section
  • You must agree to the Terms and Conditions as described in the Email Template section

Submissions that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Important

  • Submissions after the submission deadline will not be accepted
  • Submissions shall be in English
  • Each individual may only make one submission
  • Submissions are final and may not be edited, revised or updated
  • Entropica shall be entitled to share such submissions

Email Template (Required)

Please submit your work by sending an email using the format below.

Email Subject Line:
[Firstname] [Lastname] - EL QEC Challenge 2025 Submission
Example: Alex Tan - EL QEC Challenge 2025 Submission

Email Body:
Full Name: [Your full name]
Occupation: [Your occupation]
Country: [Your Country]
Email: [Your email]
I confirm that I have read and accepted the Terms & Conditions of EL QEC Challenge 2025.
Acceptance of T&C: Yes

Attachments:
Rename your files using this format:
[Firstname]-[Lastname]-qecc2025.pdf
[Firstname]-[Lastname]-qecc2025.json
Then attach both files to the email.

Send your email to: [email protected]

PDF Content Guidelines

The following outlines the expected structure of your PDF submission.

1. General Format

Your submission should be a short scientific report, similar to what is typically expected in academic or research settings. It should include the standard sections found in a scientific paper:

  • Title and Author information
  • Introduction (summary of the challenge and your approach, optional)
  • Methodology (describe how you approached the problems, tools used and how you used them)
  • Results (present your findings with, Stim graph plots, screenshots of Entwine, etc.)
  • Discussion (include any analysis, observations about your solutions, optional)
  • Conclusion (wrap-up, reflections, possible improvements if given more time, feedback about the Challenge itself)

2. Required Content

Your PDF must include:

  • A screenshot of your Entwine environment clearly showing your work.
  • Technical responses to the following challenge tasks:
    • Logical GHZ state creation using Entwine.
    • Circuit translation into lattice surgery (for the specified problem).
    • Performance comparison between concatenated and surface code setups.
  • Code snippets or diagrams where relevant (for example, lattice surgery sequences).
  • Simulation data (plots, numerical results, etc.).
  • Commentary on your process, the tools used, and challenges encountered.

For full task details, visit: Full Tasks and Scoring Criteria

After You Submit

Once your submission is received, you will receive an automated confirmation email.

How You’ll Be Scored for details.

Send your email submission to: [email protected]

If you need help, contact us at: [email protected]