Qubic’s RaiseHack 2025: The $1M AI Hackathon Rewriting the Future (While VCs Panic)

Silicon Valley's elite just got served notice—Qubic's global AI hackathon is where the real alpha gets built. No pitch decks, no vanity metrics—just 72 hours of raw code warfare with seven-figure stakes.

Code or get coded

500+ teams from Lagos to Seoul are already sharpening their algorithms. The prize pool? Let's just say it makes your average seed round look like a participation trophy. Judges want one thing: production-ready AI that actually works before the hype cycle implodes.

Meanwhile in Sand Hill Road...

VCs are scrambling to back the winners—because nothing triggers FOMO like missing the team that actually builds what their 'visionary' portfolio companies keep failing to ship. The irony? Half these investors still think Qubic is a breakfast cereal.

In brief

• The world’s largest AI hackathon
• Over 6,000 developers, including 400 on Qubic
• Second hackathon planned for Q4

At the heart of this ocean of talent,, the decentralized ecosystem of smart contracts and AI orchestration. The result?, selected both for the sophistication of their business model and the elegance of their code.

Six days from idea to POC: immersion in an extraordinary track

“The pace is crazy, but the learning curve is even more intense,” says Aïcha, lead dev of a team from Casablanca. Working online from July 4 to 8, her team delivered a lending prototype in. A feat far from isolated: the average time for a POC on the Qubic Track is the same.

The real surprise?All participants want to come back and develop the smart contracts of tomorrow on Qubic.

What did the teams build?

Teams on the Qubic Track tackled four ambitious challenges to advance Web3:

Solana Bridge

Building secure bridges to transfer data and assets between solana and Qubic, ensuring interoperability between the two.

Derivatives Trading Platform

Creating decentralized platforms for options and futures trading on Qubic, with AI-powered trading tools.

EVM on Qubic

Integrating the ethereum Virtual Machine into Qubic to run Ethereum apps on the Qubic network.

C++ Smart Contract Audit Tool

Developing AI tools to verify C++ smart contracts on Qubic, enhancing security and trust.

These projects demonstrated how Qubic can address major Web3 challenges: cross-blockchain connectivity, contract security, and more.

Rewards and opportunities

The Qubic Track offered significant incentives:

• Cash Prize: 5,000 USDT for first place, 3,000 for second, 2,000 for third.
• Incubation Program: access to support, with up to $200,000 financing and investor networking.
• Future collaboration: the 22 finalists are invited to the Qubic Hackathon in Q4 2025.

Why investors keep an eye on Qubic

• Dense and qualified flow — Of 22 projects, 14 have a roadmap ready for funding, and 9 plan to request grants on Qubic in the coming months.
• Strong industrial verticals — Industry 4.0, energy, supply chain: half of the finalists target concrete B2B markets, far from gimmicky POCs.
• Built-in compliance — Several demos are already ready to be shared, easing regulatory compliance.
• Real commitment — Qubic and its partners put up $150,000 in prizes and more in grants: an initial financial filter that speaks to VCs.

The highlight: two days of finals at the Louvre

On July 8 and 9, the Qubic Track took center stage at the RAISE Summit, Europe’s largest AI event. Between keynotes from cloud giants and discreet networking under the pyramid, the finalists presented their demos.

A jury composed of the COO, two members of the ecosystem, and a developer selectedon the podium, butannounced for Q4 2025.

And next? Headed for Q4

The momentum is such that Qubic confirms a, again alongside Lablab.ai. With a bigger grant pool, more mentors… and this time, a.

For investors seeking quality AI × Web3 deal flow, the timing is perfect. Developer pre-registrations open soon, with limited spots.

Want to learn more?

• Complete dossier of the 22 finalists — https://lablab.ai/apps/topic/qubic
• Reserve your pass for QubicHack Q4 2025 on Discord
• Follow #QubicRaiseHack and @lablab.ai on X and LinkedIn for highlights
• Qubic Discord

RaiseHack proves that a well-orchestrated hackathon can become a machine for revealing and de-risking innovation. As decentralized AI approaches a turning point, missing the Qubic wave could be costly.

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