Global Quantum + AI Challenge Advances After Phase 1 Draws More Than 1,000 Entrants From Around The World

Insider Brief

• The Global Quantum + AI Challenge has entered its review period after Phase 1 drew more than 1,000 entrants addressing five enterprise-defined quantum computing problems.
• Finalists will compete in a November 2026–February 2027 proof-of-concept sprint with support from AWS, Classiq, South Carolina Quantum and MITRE, while five tracks offer a combined $200,000 in prizes.
• The challenge covers aerospace modeling, healthcare simulation, energy-grid planning, fraud detection and autonomous-systems development, with final results expected in March or April 2027.

The Global Quantum + AI Challenge is moving into its second phase after attracting more than 1,000 entrants from around the world to address practical problems submitted by five major enterprises.

Following the close of Phase 1 submissions on Sept. 15, the challenge jury and enterprise partners will review proposals and select finalists for a proof-of-concept sprint. The selected teams will receive access to technology and support from Amazon Web Services and Classiq, along with resources from South Carolina Quantum, as they turn their initial ideas into demonstrations that can be tested against real industry needs.