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About the challenge
The world doesn't need another AI demo.
Every day, thousands of AI projects are launched. Most never move beyond a prototype, a landing page, or a collection of prompts. What the world truly needs are AI products that solve real problems, save time, create value, and earn a place in people's daily lives.
AI Builders Hackathon is designed for builders who want to go beyond experimentation and create software that matters.
Over the course of the challenge, participants will design, build, and launch AI-powered applications, agents, workflows, and platforms that address real-world needs. Whether you're creating a productivity tool, developer platform, research assistant, business automation system, education solution, healthcare application, or an entirely new category of software, the focus remains the same: build something useful.
We are not looking for pitch decks, concept videos, or AI wrappers with minimal differentiation. We are looking for products that demonstrate thoughtful problem solving, strong technical execution, excellent user experience, and clear value for users.
The best submissions will be those that people can actually use, adopt, and recommend. Projects should showcase how AI can move beyond novelty and become a meaningful part of everyday workflows.
This is your opportunity to build the product you've always wanted to exist, validate your ideas with experienced judges, gain visibility within the AI community, and compete alongside some of the most ambitious builders from around the world.
If you can build something that makes people say, "I would use this tomorrow," you're exactly who this challenge is for.
Get started
1. Register for the AI Builders Hackathon.
2. Form your team or participate individually.
3. Explore the challenge themes, resources, and sponsor technologies.
4. Brainstorm ideas and identify a real-world problem to solve.
5. Build an AI-powered solution, agent, workflow, or application.
6. Submit your project before the deadline with:
Project description
Demo video
Source code repository
Presentation or documentation
7. Present your project to judges and compete for prizes, recognition, and opportunities.
Who Can Participate?
• Students
• Developers
• Designers
• Startup founders
• AI enthusiasts
Whether you're new to AI or an experienced builder, everyone is welcome to participate and create something impactful.
Requirements
What to Build
Build an AI product that solves a real problem.
We encourage teams to focus on creating products that people would genuinely want to use beyond the hackathon.
Your project may be an AI application, autonomous agent, multi-agent system, developer tool, workflow automation platform, research assistant, productivity tool, education solution, healthcare application, business software, creative tool, or an entirely new category of AI-powered product.
What to Submit
To complete your participation in the AI Builders Hackathon, each team must submit the following materials before the submission deadline.
1. Project Submission Form
Complete the official submission form with your project details, including team information, project name, description, and all required links.
2. Working Product
Your submission must include a functional prototype, application, platform, agent, or software solution that demonstrates the core capabilities of your project. Judges should be able to understand and evaluate how your product works.
3. Source Code
Provide a public GitHub repository containing the source code for your project. The repository should include clear documentation, setup instructions, and any information required to review your work.
4. Demo Video
Submit a video of up to 5 minutes showcasing your project. The video should clearly explain:
• The problem being solved
• How the solution works
• Key features and functionality
• The role of AI within the product
• A live demonstration of the product in action
5. Presentation Deck
Submit a presentation deck of up to 10 slides covering:
• Problem Statement
• Solution Overview
• Target Users
• Product Features
• Technical Architecture
• AI Technologies Used
• Impact and Value Proposition
• Future Roadmap
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$
33,900
+ in prizes
+ other prizes
Best SaaS Product
$
4,000
in cash
1 winner
Top IDEAS will get Exposure
NexFellow Founder’s Choice Award
1 winner
3 Months of NexFellow Founder Plan for the most compelling AI product with strong user value and founder potential.
NexFellow Product Excellence Award
1 winner
2 Months of NexFellow Founder Plan for the best executed product with excellent usability, technical quality, and real world value.
NexFellow Innovation Award
1 winner
1 Month of NexFellow Founder Plan for the most creative and technically innovative use of AI.
Tin Computer Credits
$
299
in cash
100 winners
The first 100 eligible AI Builders Hackathon teams can each claim $299 in Tin Computer credits, equivalent to one month of the Tin Computer Growth Plan. Credits are available exclusively to official participating teams, with one claim per team. No credit card, payment, paperwork, or ongoing commitment is required.
Teams can claim their credits, and the claim window will remain open for 60 days from the date the page goes live. Credits are available on a first come, first served basis and are limited to the first 100 eligible teams.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Disha Patel
Software Engineer, Apple
Pulkit Arya
Founding Engineer, Pointer
Ishan Shah
Staff Software Engineer, Paypal
Iryna Havryliuk
Sr. Product Manager at CareerPlug
Gayathri Chilukala
Software Engineer, Microsoft
Kunal Jain
Research Engineer - TMD Labs, NYU Tandon
Anudeep Reddy Mutyala
AI Engineer, Themachinist.org
Aakanksha Joshi
Senior AI Solution Architect, IBM
Krystal Phan
Senior Product Manager, Global Chamber
Nanda Kishore Kande
Sr Software Engineer, Visa
Udaya Bhaskar Vemuri
Sr Security Analyst at Corteva Agriscience
Vasuki Uday Kiran Vudathala
Staff Performance Engineer at ServiceNow
Sourav Sarkar
Sr Worldwide Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS
Ashish Tripathi
Founder at GraphicNote
Lakshmi Vidya Peri
Board of Director at TMMi America, Ex-Prinicpal Engineer at Dell Technologies
Shania Rasheed Nalagath
Sr Product Manager at Microsoft
Aniruddha Nikam
Sr Product Manager at TechCareers
Gouthami Boinpally
Sr Product Manager at Omnissa
Nilesh Dhage
Dr Product Management at Fidelity Investments
Judging Criteria
Innovation & Creativity (20%)
Judges will assess the originality and uniqueness of the idea, including how creatively AI technologies are applied to solve a problem.
Technical Implementation (25%)
Projects will be evaluated on the quality of their technical execution, including the design and implementation of AI models, agents, workflows, and system architecture.
Problem Solving & Impact (25%)
Judges will evaluate how well the solution addresses user needs, its practical applicability, potential real-world impact, and the clarity with which benefits and outcomes are demonstrated.
User Experience & Design (15%)
Judges will assess the quality of the user interface, ease of use, workflow design, accessibility considerations, and the overall polish and usability of the product.
Presentation & Demo (15%)
Teams will be evaluated on how effectively they communicate their project vision, solution, and technical decisions.
Questions?
Email the hackathon manager
Invite others to compete
Hackathon sponsors
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