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A 10-hour challenge to launch fully AI-run startups where agents handle operations, research, growth and more. Instead of building automation for its own sake, participants will design, build, and ship vertical SaaS or service-based startups that tackle real-world problems in law, finance, health, education, productivity, or creativity.
The challenge: prove that with modern AI infrastructure - one-person or small teams can launch scalable, vertical businesses end-to-end in just 10 hours.
Saturday, November 15
10:00 – Doors Open & Networking
10:30 – Opening & Track Announcements
11:30 – Matchmaking
12:30 – Lunch
13:30 - Build Time
18:00 – Submission Deadline
18:45 - Announcement of Finalists
19:00 - Finalist Pitches
19:30 - Award Ceremony
🏆 Judging Criteria for the One-Person Unicorn Hackathon
Here is the official evaluation grid the judges will use.
Each project will be scored from 1 to 5 on the following dimensions:
• Execution & Functionality– how well the prototype works
• AI & Agents Usage – depth of AI, agent logic, and autonomy
• Scalability (One-Person Model) – potential to operate and scale with minimal human ops
• Problem Clarity & Market Impact – how strong and valuable the problem is
• Demo & Product Narrative – clarity, story, and strength of the live demo
• Partner Tech Usage – quality of integration of our partners’ technologies
The goal is to reward meaningful progress, smart agentic design, and the ability to build something that could truly evolve into a one-person unicorn.
FYI: This selection criteria is for the main track. Partner tracks will have their own selection criteria based on the best usage of their tech. They will share theirs before the start of the Hackathon.
🚀 What’s Up for Grabs?
💡 Track Wins
All winners tap into a €10,000 prize pool, get premium swag, and unlock priceless networking with AI leaders, investors, and fellow builders.
This handbook provides essential links, collaboration tools, resources, and a step-by-step guide for submitting your project to the Hackathon.
To maximize your hackathon experience, utilize these tools for team formation and brainstorming:
| Tool | Purpose | Link | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ Find or Create Your Team | Browse existing teams or start your own. | Act Fast to secure collaborators. | |
| 2️⃣ Discover People You Should Meet | Matching agent suggests collaborators and generates project ideas. | Update your profile to get better, more relevant suggestions. |
Access the platforms and solutions that will power your project:
Follow this step-by-step process to ensure your project is successfully submitted before the deadline.
The platform will show a warning for any incomplete required fields. You must fill the following:
Optional but Highly Recommended Fields:
If you still have time, use it for one final check:
@aitinkerers.Times shown in Europe/Paris
This handbook provides essential links, collaboration tools, resources, and a step-by-step guide for submitting your project to the Hackathon.
To maximize your hackathon experience, utilize these tools for team formation and brainstorming:
| Tool | Purpose | Link | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ Find or Create Your Team | Browse existing teams or start your own. | Act Fast to secure collaborators. | |
| 2️⃣ Discover People You Should Meet | Matching agent suggests collaborators and generates project ideas. | Update your profile to get better, more relevant suggestions. |
Access the platforms and solutions that will power your project:
Follow this step-by-step process to ensure your project is successfully submitted before the deadline.
The platform will show a warning for any incomplete required fields. You must fill the following:
Optional but Highly Recommended Fields:
If you still have time, use it for one final check:
@aitinkerers.