The Global Quantum + AI Challenge has entered its review period after Phase 1 drew more than 1,000 entrants from around the world addressing five enterprise-defined quantum computing problems, with submissions closing on Sept. 15. The challenge jury and enterprise partners will review proposals and select finalists for a proof-of-concept sprint running November 2026–February 2027, supported by AWS, Classiq, South Carolina Quantum and MITRE. Five tracks offer a combined $200,000 in prizes, with $40,000 allocated to the top-performing team in each challenge. The tracks cover predictive aerodynamic modeling for Airbus, simulation of allosteric signaling for Cleveland Clinic, distribution-grid expansion planning for E.ON, credit card fraud detection for HSBC and vision-language-action models for autonomous driving and robotics at Volkswagen Group Innovation. The yearlong challenge, led by The Quantum Insider, is designed to move quantum computing projects from early concepts toward credible validation, with final results expected in March or April 2027. During Phase 2, finalists will work toward proof-of-concept-grade results, with Amazon Braket providing access to quantum technologies through AWS and Classiq supporting software development.