Applications are open for the Santander X Global Challenge – The Quantum AI Leap 2026, with a deadline of June 30, 2026. This global challenge is for startups and scaleups from 10 countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Germany, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, USA and Uruguay) offering innovative solutions that reshape sectors such as finance, energy, materials, healthcare and cybersecurity through quantum capabilities. Candidate solutions must focus on one of three key areas: Quantum hardware, sensors & AI-assisted Technologies; Quantum software, tools & AI-driven Applied Intelligence; or Digital infrastructure secured against quantum computing. Benefits include €120,000 for the winners, distributed as 3 start-ups receiving €10,000 each and 3 scale-ups receiving €30,000 each. Winners also gain access to Santander X 100, connection to Fintech Station, Quantum Acceleration of up to 10.000 euros for specialised services from Bluzec, and connections with IBM, including a non-binding AI expert consultation session with IBM Build.