Build what comes next

Since AI 2026 brings together more than 1,000 ambitious AI builders, engineers, researchers, founders, designers, and technical operators in Turku, Finland.

This is not a conference.

During an intensive three-day build event, participants form multidisciplinary teams, select one of 15 carefully scoped real-world challenges, and turn it into a working AI prototype.

The focus is on execution:

Working code
Functional demonstrations
Technical experimentation
Real industry problems
Concrete paths toward pilots and continued development

Why join?

€50,000 total prize pool
15 real-world company challenges
More than 1,000 builders onsite
Technical mentors and research expertise
Access to leading AI technologies and infrastructure
Connections to companies, investors, researchers, and potential employers
Opportunities for pilots, recruitment, commercialization, and continued development

Who should apply?

We are looking for people who build.

Relevant backgrounds include:

AI and machine learning engineering
LLMs and AI agents
Computer vision
Robotics and edge AI
Data engineering and MLOps
Software engineering
Cybersecurity
Applied research
Product and design
Entrepreneurship

You do not need a finished startup or a pre-formed team.

You need technical ambition, the ability to execute, and the willingness to collaborate with highly driven builders.

Event information

Dates: 6–8 November 2026
Location: Turku, Finland
Format: In person
Participation: Free
Capacity: Limited
Application: Reviewed on a rolling basis

Early applications receive priority.

Official application required

Joining this Devpost page does not guarantee admission.

All participants must apply through the official Since AI application platform and be accepted before attending:

https://sinceai.app/events/since-ai-hackathon-2026

Learn more:

https://sinceai.ai

Requirements

What to build

Build a functional AI prototype addressing one of the official Since AI 2026 challenge tracks.

Your project should:

Address a clearly defined real-world problem
Use artificial intelligence or machine learning as a meaningful part of the solution
Include a working prototype or credible technical demonstration
Be developed substantially during the official competition period
Be technically feasible to continue after the event
Consider responsible AI, privacy, security, and safety where relevant

Teams may use existing libraries, APIs, models, frameworks, and open-source tools.

Any pre-existing code, models, datasets, or other assets must be clearly disclosed.

What to submit

Each submission must include:

Project name
Challenge track
Short project description
Problem statement
What problem does the project solve, and for whom?
Solution description
What did the team build, and how does it work?
Technical architecture
Models, frameworks, APIs, infrastructure, datasets, and technologies used.
Working prototype
Include a live demo link, executable build, API, repository, or clear testing instructions.
Code repository
A public or judge-accessible repository containing the work completed during the event.
Demo video
A public video of no more than two minutes showing the prototype in action.
Work completed during the event
Explain what was created during the official competition period.
Pre-existing assets
Disclose any code, models, datasets, designs, or other materials created before the event.
Responsible implementation
Explain how the project addresses relevant privacy, security, safety, fairness, or responsible AI considerations.
Next steps
Describe how the prototype could progress toward a pilot, product, research project, or continued development.

Only complete submissions received before the deadline are eligible for judging and prizes.

Draft projects that have not been formally submitted before the deadline will not be evaluated.

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