Kolon Benit said on the 23rd that it will participate as an official sponsor in the "2026 2nd Global Quantum Artificial Intelligence (AI) Competition," hosted by Norma.
Norma, founded in 2011, is a Quantum Computing specialist that, based on its quantum program development and execution environment "Q Platform," is carrying out a variety of collaborative projects with domestic and overseas institutions and corporations. Recently, it unveiled a quantum cloud service linked to Q Platform, supporting real Quantum Computing environments using superconductors, ion traps, and photon-based approaches. Kolon Benit said it plans to continue global quantum and AI technology exchanges with Norma, using this official sponsorship as an opportunity to help expand the Quantum Computing technology ecosystem.
On the 17th, the "2026 2nd Global Quantum AI Competition" kicked off in earnest with a preliminary opening ceremony at Korea University Hana Square. Under the theme "Code the Quantum Universe," the competition seeks algorithms and application cases that combine Quantum Computing and artificial intelligence technologies.
The competition is open to developers and researchers worldwide in teams of 1 to 5 without nationality restrictions. It begins Dec. 17, 2025, with an online and offline orientation, and participating teams will take on Quantum AI-based challenges presented by Norma for about two months, undergo a midterm check, submit deliverables, and proceed to final evaluation and awards in Feb. 2026. The entire process runs online, allowing global participants to join. Judging will comprehensively consider technical completeness, problem-solving approaches, and use of quantum and AI technologies to select winners, with a total prize pool of $17,200.
Norma Chief Executive Jeong Hyeon-cheol said, "We hope this competition becomes a global forum where participants can actually apply and collaborate on Quantum Computing and AI technologies and a chance for diverse participants to freely experiment with ideas."
Kolon Benit Chief Executive Kang I-gu said, "This competition will give participants an opportunity to gain experience combining Quantum Computing environments with AI technologies," adding, "We expect it to serve as a venue where talent in the quantum field can build capabilities through practical challenges."