QUBIC Labs designated as a Massachusetts TechHubs for digital infrastructure

QUBIC Labs is named an inaugural Massachusetts TechHub, highlighting Quincy’s leadership in digital infrastructure innovation.

QUINCY, MA, November 12, 2025 – QUBIC Labs, an innovation hub based in Quincy, has been officially designated as one of the 14 inaugural Massachusetts TechHubs, recognizing the region’s leadership in Digital Infrastructure — including blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and advanced connectivity.

The designation, part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s statewide effort to strengthen regional innovation ecosystems, was announced at Worcester Polytechnic Institute on November 6, 2025. The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) leads the TechHubs initiative to identify and invest in regional clusters that drive the Commonwealth’s innovation economy.

John O’Keeffe, CEO & Co-Founder of QUBIC Labs, accepted the designation on behalf of the organization, joined by Ian Cain, Executive Chair & Co-Founder, and Manuel Rinaldi, Director. Also present were Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley, and MassTech CEO Carolyn Kirk.

“This designation reflects the incredible work happening here in Quincy and across Massachusetts to modernize the systems that power our economy,” said John O’Keeffe, CEO & Co-Founder of QUBIC Labs. “From blockchain and AI to cybersecurity and advanced connectivity, digital infrastructure is what enables every other sector to grow — and Quincy is helping to lead that transformation.”

“Massachusetts is again showing that innovation is part of its DNA,” added Ian Cain, Executive Chair & Co-Founder. “Through QUBIC Labs, our partners, and our growing ecosystem, we’re proving that the next generation of digital infrastructure can be built right here in the Commonwealth.”

Mayor Thomas P. Koch said, “QUBIC Labs represents what’s best about Quincy — ingenuity, collaboration, and a drive to build for the future. This designation confirms that our city is not only part of Massachusetts’ innovation story, but helping to write its next chapter.”

Since its founding in 2019, QUBIC Labs has grown into a statewide leader in emerging-technology acceleration and public-private innovation. The organization has supported over 100 startup companies across, helped raise over $40 million in early-stage capital, and attracted major partners including MassTech Collaborative, XDC Foundation, Castle Island Ventures, Arrington Capital, Coinbase, Figment and Silicon Valley Bank.

As part of its ecosystem leadership, QUBIC Labs annually hosts Boston Blockchain Week, one of the largest digital assets and innovation conferences in New England. The event draws more than 500 attendees and 100 speakers, and has featured top leaders including Abigail P. Johnson, Chairman & CEO of Fidelity Investments, alongside executives, policymakers, and founders shaping the future of the digital economy.

QUBIC Labs’ broader ecosystem has also advanced the nation’s first blockchain-based municipal bond issuance. The project was led by Blockwise Advisors, part of the QUBIC Labs ecosystem, in partnership with the City of Quincy. This groundbreaking initiative demonstrated how blockchain technology can modernize municipal finance, increase transparency, and expand access to public capital markets.

As a designated Digital Infrastructure TechHub, QUBIC Labs will accelerate startups developing next-generation digital infrastructure technologies; build public-private partnerships that advance innovation and investment; strengthen regional capacity for secure and scalable digital systems; and help position Massachusetts as a global leader in the digital economy.

This designation underscores the Commonwealth’s commitment to creating high-quality jobs, fostering emerging technologies, and investing in regional competitiveness.

Learn more about the statewide announcement: Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $16.3 Million to Expand Regional Innovation.

About QUBIC Labs

QUBIC Labs is a venture accelerator and innovation hub based in Quincy, MA, supporting early-stage startups building the next generation of blockchain, fintech, AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure solutions. Through curated programs, strategic partnerships, and access to capital, QUBIC Labs empowers entrepreneurs to drive impact at scale.