On February 10, 2026, the National Innovation Center (NIC) officially launched the International Quantum Computing Hackathon (QC4SG 2026) in Hanoi, according to VietnamNet. The event is co-organized by NIC, the Vietnam Quantum Technology Innovation Network (VNQuantum), the Open Quantum Institute (OQI), and the Gia Lai Department of Science and Technology.
Rossy Nhung Nguyen, Chair of VNQuantum, stated that QC4SG 2026 is the first quantum hackathon in Vietnam and part of a broader series of events across Southeast Asia. Registration runs through March 31, 2026, with a Quantum Bootcamp for selected participants from May to June. Finalists will travel to Quy Nhon to form teams and work with mentors during Hackathon Week.
NIC Deputy Director Vo Xuan Hoai said Vietnam has a solid basis to develop its quantum industry but should select specific segments of the value chain rather than pursuing the entire field. The hackathon targets practical applications in healthcare, finance, logistics, energy, and data security.