The Quantum Computing Hackathon final took place on 30 October We invited the brightest minds in quantum, finance, and tech to take part in a first-of-its-kind Quantum Hackathon focused on transforming UK financial services. Congratulations to the winner, WarwiQC, and to the other finalists. Team name Affiliation WarwiQC (WINNER) Natwest / ETH / Warwick / Surrey / NQCC / UCL Theme: Quantum Portfolio Optimisation French Qubits Ecole Normale Supérieure - PSL / Ecole Polytechnique Theme: Quantum Portfolio Optimisation Quantum Buddies Sheffield University / Leeds University / Imperial College London Theme: Market Simulation with Quantum Touraregs Theme: Post Trade Innovation The Hackathon The Hackathon brought together cross-disciplinary teams to tackle high-value challenges in areas such as: Portfolio optimisation & risk Market simulation Fraud detection Post-trade innovation Selected teams received access to: IBM quantum simulators and hardware Education & mentoring from IBM experts Industry exposure and final-stage support from the City of London and quantum specialists A chance to showcase at Mansion House alongside industry leaders.