Since AI Hackathon 2026.
November 6–8, 2026 / EduCity, Turku, Finland / 72 hours / 1,000+ builders / €50,000 cash prize pool
Registration is open — apply now
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Compute partner
Compute partner
AMD
Supercomputer access
LUMI
Google, AMD, and LUMI provide hackathon participants with compute access and GPU usage throughout the 72-hour sprint — so you can focus on building, not on infrastructure.
// key facts
Since AI Hackathon 2026 — at a glance.
// what is it
72 hours. Real challenges. Shipped products.
Since AI Hackathon is the flagship annual event of Since AI — Global execution-focused AI innovation ecosystem based in Turku, Finland. The inaugural edition in November 2025 brought together 260 builders who shipped 30+ AI projects in 72 hours.
The 2026 edition targets 1,000+ builders. Partner challenges come from Google for Developers, Bayer, Sandvik, Kongsberg, and Valmet. Open to developers, researchers, and entrepreneurs worldwide.
No slide decks. No mockups. Only working demos.
// why participate
Built for builders who ship.
Real industry challenges
Solve actual problems set by Bayer, Sandvik, Kongsberg, Valmet, Google for Developers. The best solutions get noticed — and hired.
Official MLH partner event
Since AI Hackathon 2026 is an official Major League Hacking (MLH) Member Event. Gain MLH recognition, prizes, API credits, and connect with the worldwide hacker community.
Global builder network
Join 10,000+ Since AI community members globally. Past participants have been hired, founded startups, and built lasting professional connections.
Working demos only
No slide decks. No mockups. Since AI Hackathon rewards teams that build and demo working AI products within the 72-hour sprint.
// challenge partners
Real problems from real companies.
// 2026 challenge partners
// technology partners
// capital & ecosystem
// venue
EduCity, Turku.
Since AI Hackathon 2026 takes place at EduCity — the modern campus of Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku AMK), Joukahaisenkatu 7, 20520 Turku, Finland. State-of-the-art facilities for 1,000+ builders to collaborate, build, and present.
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// previous editions
Since AI Hackathon 2025.
260 builders · 30+ projects shipped · 10+ partner companies · Nov 21–23, 2025 · EduCity, Turku
The inaugural Since AI Hackathon brought together 260 builders from across Finland and Europe. Teams tackled real industry challenges from Kongsberg, Sandvik, Valmet, and other partner companies, shipping 30+ AI prototypes in 72 hours.
// registrations
Registration is open.
Registration for Since AI Hackathon 2026 (November 6–8, Turku) is now open. €50,000 cash prize pool. Free to enter for all builders worldwide. Apply at sinceai.app/sign-up and join our community channels to connect with other participants before the event.
Setting a challenge or sponsoring? Partner with Since AI →
// faq
Frequently asked questions.
What is Since AI Hackathon?
Since AI Hackathon is the flagship annual event of Since AI — a global execution-focused AI innovation ecosystem based in Turku, Finland. It is an official MLH (Major League Hacking) partner event. Builders from across the world gather to solve real industry challenges and ship AI products in 72 hours.
When is Since AI Hackathon 2026?
Since AI Hackathon 2026 runs November 6–8, 2026 at EduCity, Joukahaisenkatu 7, Turku, Finland. Registration is now open — apply at sinceai.app/sign-up.
Is Since AI Hackathon an official MLH event?
Yes. Since AI Hackathon 2026 is an official Major League Hacking (MLH) Member Event for the 2026 season. MLH is the world's largest hackathon league, supporting hundreds of events annually across North America, Europe, and Asia. Participants gain MLH recognition, prizes, and API credits.
Who can participate?
Since AI Hackathon is open to builders worldwide — developers, researchers, designers, and entrepreneurs. Students and professionals both welcome. The event is held in English.
Where is the event held?
EduCity, Joukahaisenkatu 7, Turku, Finland — the modern campus of Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku AMK).
Is registration free?
Yes. Since AI Hackathon is free to attend for builders. Sponsorship and challenge partner opportunities are available for companies — see sinceai.ai/partners.
How do I register?
Registration for Since AI Hackathon 2026 is now open. Apply at sinceai.app/sign-up — free for all builders worldwide. Join our Discord (discord.com/invite/YkqJswRGSW) or Telegram (t.me/sinceaihq) to connect with other participants.
What companies set challenges?
Challenge partners for 2026 include Google for Developers, Bayer, Sandvik, Kongsberg, and Valmet. Past edition partners also included ElevenLabs, Antler, and the University of Turku.
What happens during the 72 hours?
Teams form, select a partner challenge or open track, build a working AI product, and present it to judges. No slide decks — working demos only. Mentors from partner companies are available throughout.