Africa Quantum Consortium Call to Action
UNESCO–Cleveland Clinic: Apply Now for Remote Quantum Computing Access
UNESCO – Cleveland Clinic Call for Remote access to quantum computing for healthcare and life sciences
Credit: Cleveland Clinic
Africa, this is your moment. Don’t let it pass you.
UNESCO and the Cleveland Clinic just opened a global opportunity offering free training, mentorship, and remote access to real IBM quantum computers for work in drug discovery, health innovations, and life sciences. This is exactly where Africa needs talent the most, and it is exactly where you can build a future-proof career.
Why it matters:
Quantum computing is becoming a key tool for discovering new medicines, understanding diseases faster, designing better diagnostics, and solving problems our current computers struggle with. Africa has huge health challenges and the world’s youngest population. If you can master these tools early, we lead.
And here’s the best part:
Everything you need to start learning quantum right now is already open and free. And the Pan-African Quantum Hackathon is the fastest way to join the community, meet mentors, get guidance, and learn by doing.
What you should do right now (simple steps):
1. Apply for the UNESCO Quantum Program
Train directly with experts, learn Qiskit, and get access to IBM quantum hardware through Cleveland Clinic.
Application link: https://unesco-2023.limesurvey.net/614229?lang=en
Info: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/call-applications-remote-access-quantum-computing-healthcare-and-life-sciences
2. Join the Pan-African Quantum Hackathon
This is where students across Africa learn fast, build projects, and get mentorship. You don’t need to be an expert. Just bring curiosity.
You’ll learn:
• how quantum works
• how it connects to health, drug discovery and life sciences
• how teams build real projects using Qiskit
• how to turn ideas into impact
3. Connect with AQC
We will guide you, mentor you, and connect you with others learning the same things.
Join the community. Get access. Ask questions. Build together.
Tell us where you are, and we will plug you in.
Why you should act:
These opportunities won’t come often. The world is moving fast, and Africa cannot afford to sit aside. If you want a future in science, health, tech, or innovation, this is your doorway. No background? No problem. Start now and grow.
Africa’s next breakthroughs in medicine and tech will come from the students who take these first steps today.
Let’s get to work.
Reach out. Join the hackathon. Apply to UNESCO. Build with us.
The Africa Quantum Consortium is the driving force uniting Africa’s top minds to collaborate, innovate, and propel quantum technology forward across the continent.