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Data Science Talent Competition
Vietnam Quant Challenge
2026

Experience the true end-to-end lifecycle of a Quant Researcher. DSTC: VQC 2026 is an elite systematic trading battlefield where you will build signals, develop algorithmic strategies, and backtest your performance against real-world Vietnamese market data.

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May 28
Platform Kick-off (Online)
Jul 15
Top 60 Individuals Revealed
Aug 07
Top 4 Teams Announced
Aug 15
Offline Grand Finale (Hanoi)
The Quant Quest Roadmap

A 3-Stage Simulation of
the Quantitative Trading Lifecycle.

01
Platform Mastery & Alpha Generation
May 28 - Jul 13
  • Online onboarding for platform & datasets.
  • Build and submit your fundamental alphas.
  • Compete to rank up individually.
  • Top 60 individuals advance to Round 2.
02
Team Synergy & Strategy Optimization
Jul 16 - Aug 03
  • Form 2-member duos via web matching by CTE FTU.
  • Specialized guidance for Phase 2.
  • Evolve alphas into robust systematic models.
  • Top 4 teams secure a spot in the Grand Finale.
03
Expert Mentorship & Live Pitching
Aug 06 - Aug 15
  • 1-on-1 sessions with industry judges & organizers.
  • Finalize your trading models and pitch decks.
  • Offline Grand Finale and live pitching in Hanoi.

in total cash prizes, live trading capital allocation, and exclusive career opportunities for top-performing quantitative strategies.

Grand Champion Prize
Cash reward for the ultimate Alpha.
Finalist Awards
Cash prizes for Top 4 standing teams.
Live Capital Allocation
Get your strategy funded by XNOQuant.
Stage Bounties
Rewards for topping each stage.
Direct Job Offers
Fast-track interviews for Quant roles at XNOQuant.
Elite Mentorship
1-on-1 guidance from top industry experts.
Premium Data Access
Exclusive API access during the competition.
Certifications & Swag
Official recognition and exclusive XNOQuant merch.
The platform

Institutional Data.
Integrated Engine.

Experience a unified quantitative research environment. XNOQuant seamlessly integrates your entire workflow—from raw data ingestion to high-fidelity backtesting and rigorous performance evaluation. Focus on generating alpha, we handle the infrastructure.

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Step 1 - Registration

Join the XNOQuant & AI

Sign up as an individual competitor to gain instant access to the XNOQuant research environment. Set up your secure workspace and prepare to dive into our institutional-grade infrastructure.

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Step 2 - Research & Build
Step 3 - Compete & Win

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XNOQuant is more than a tool; it's a meritocracy. Compete on our global leaderboard, collaborate with top-tier data scientists, and prove your edge in the era of algorithmic trading.

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