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Kathrin Spendier, Technical Prize Director of XPRIZE

July 15, 2024

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Kathrin Spendier, the technical prize director of XPRIZE Quantum Applications, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Kathrin discussed her role in driving the quantum applications competition. The competition aims to discover quantum algorithms that demonstrate quantum advantage for real-world problems, with a $5 million prize purse divided over three years. She explained the application process, the types of problems targeted, and the importance of collaboration among participants, and much more.

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Kathrin Spendier

Technical Prize Director - Quantum Applications

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