AI Builder Challenge

How It Works

A comprehensive guide to participating in the AI Builder Challenge

01

Build with AI

Use AI tools strategically throughout your product development journey.

  • Ideation: Brainstorm and validate ideas with AI assistants
  • Design: Create mockups and interfaces with AI design tools
  • Development: Code faster with AI coding assistants
  • Marketing: Generate copy and assets with AI
  • Sales: Optimize outreach and conversions with AI insights
02

Find Your Customers

Identify and reach people who need your solution.

  • Validate your idea by talking to potential customers
  • Build a minimal viable product (MVP) quickly
  • Launch on relevant platforms and communities
  • Gather feedback and iterate based on real usage
  • Focus on solving a real problem, not building features
03

Generate Revenue

Convert users into paying customers.

  • At least one paying customer is required to qualify
  • Set clear pricing that reflects your value proposition
  • Free trials are great, but they don't count as revenue
  • Document all transactions for your submission
  • Revenue amount matters less than product-market fit
04

Document Everything

Your story is part of the competition.

  • Keep notes on your build process and decisions
  • Screenshot milestones and key moments
  • Track which AI tools you used and how
  • Be honest about what worked and what didn't
  • Prepare proof of revenue (invoices, screenshots, etc.)
05

Submit & Win

Complete your submission before the deadline.

  • Deadline: December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
  • Include all required materials and documentation
  • Top 5 finalists will be selected for case studies (published Jan-Feb 2027)
  • Winner receives €1,000 + €1,000 education donation, and a custom 3D-printed award
  • All participants are invited to the results event where the winner shares their journey
  • Your story could inspire thousands of builders

Acceptable AI Tools

You can use any AI tool or platform. Here are some popular options:

ChatGPT
Claude
Cursor
GitHub Copilot
Midjourney
Runway
v0
Perplexity
Stable Diffusion
ElevenLabs
Synthesia
Many more...

This is not an exhaustive list. Use whatever AI tools help you build and ship faster.

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