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Prompt Driven · ⚡ Build Fast. Launch Loud. ⚡

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Deadline

Jul 26, 2026

16 days left

Prizes

$1K in prizes

3 registered

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Prize breakdown

  • Grand Prize: Build Fast. Launch Loud. Champion

    Cash prize pool starting at $500-1000 and growing as additional sponsor support is confirmed, plus PDD Cloud credits, Rtrvr.ai credits, and a direct pitch or sponsor introduction opportunity.

    $1,000

  • Runner-Up Prize: Best Technical Implementation

    PDD Cloud credits, Rtrvr.ai credits, and recognition for the strongest technical execution.

    Non-cash

  • Runner-Up Prize: Most Innovative Use Case

    PDD Cloud credits, Nexla platform credits, and recognition for the most creative and original project.

    Non-cash

  • Runner-Up Prize: Best Enterprise Application

    PDD Cloud credits, Nexla platform credits, and recognition for the project with the strongest enterprise potential.

    Non-cash

  • Best Project Built with ElevenLabs

    Each team member receives 6 months of ElevenLabs Scale tier.

    Non-cash

  • Participant Sponsor Perks

    Eligible participants will receive sponsor platform credits from partners including Nexla, Rtrvr.ai, and Render to help power their builds during the event.

    Non-cash

  • Render Workflows Track

    Render is providing participant credits for builders at Build Fast. Launch Loud., plus additional prize credits for top teams that use Render Workflows in their project. | 1st place: $500 Render credits | 2nd place: $300 Render credits | 3rd place: $100 Render credits |

    Non-cash3 winners

Timeline

  1. Submissions openJul 25, 2026
  2. Submission deadlineJul 26, 2026

About

⚡ Build Fast. Launch Loud. ⚡ The Prompt Driven Hackathon Don’t write the code. Direct the agents.

A one-day in-person hackathon for builders exploring what it means to create with AI.

🗓️ Saturday, July 25, 2026
📍 555 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
🎟️ Free to join · Register at: https://promptdriven.ai/events/build-fast-launch-loud-prompt-driven-hackathon
🏗️ Hosted by Prompt Driven Development (PDD)

 

About the Hackathon

Build Fast. Launch Loud. is an in-person hackathon centered around AI-native building and Prompt Driven Development.

This event brings together developers, students, founders, and curious builders for a fast-paced day of creating, experimenting, and launching new ideas. Participants will work on projects that explore how AI can change the way products are designed, built, and shipped.

Rather than focusing only on traditional coding workflows, this hackathon invites participants to think at a higher level: defining product behavior, iterating quickly, and using AI tools to move from idea to working demo.

 

What is Prompt Driven Development?

Prompt Driven Development (PDD) is a way of building where prompts guide the behavior of the system and code becomes something that can be generated, refined, and regenerated over time.

In practice, that means participants will be encouraged to focus on:

  • clear product intent,

  • fast iteration,

  • structured prompting,

  • and building systems that are flexible, AI-native, and easy to evolve.

Whether you are deeply technical or simply excited about the future of building with AI, this hackathon is designed to be a place to experiment with new workflows and create something meaningful.

 

What to Expect

Participants can expect:

  • an in-person day of building and collaboration,

  • opportunities to explore AI-powered product development,

  • support from organizers, mentors, and sponsors,

  • and a final round of project presentations and demos.

Additional event details, resources, and sponsor opportunities will be shared with participants as the event approaches.

 

Who Should Join

This hackathon is open to people excited about building with AI, including:

  • developers,

  • students,

  • founders,

  • designers,

  • and interdisciplinary builders of all kinds.

You can come with a team or form one during the event.

 

Why Join

This is a chance to:

  • build something ambitious in a short amount of time,

  • explore new development workflows,

  • connect with other high-agency builders,

  • and share your work in a live, in-person environment.

If you’re interested in the future of AI-native product development, this is the room to be in.

Requirements

Submission Requirements

Participants should create a project during the hackathon and be ready to present it at the end of the event.

Additional submission details will be shared with participants closer to and during the event.

Submissions open
Jul 25, 2026
Deadline
Jul 26, 2026
First seen
Jul 8, 2026
Last seen
Jul 9, 2026