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AI BuildLab 2026 · Grand Finale Sun 19 Jul 2026

Build the
AI future
in 6 weeks.

A cross-university hackathon for 1200+ students across PGP PRO, PGP YL & PGP cohorts. Pick a real problem. Ship an AI solution. Pitch to VCs.

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1200+
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4
Campuses
8
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Registration is now closed. Teams are formed and the programme is live. Watch the build momentum as students across campuses get ready to submit.

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Where we are right now.

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Now: Week 1
Pre-ProgrammeWeek 0Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6
Pre
Pre-Programme
Mon 11 May → Sun 31 May
Week 0
Registration + Pre-launch
Mon 1 Jun → Sun 7 Jun
Week 1
Discovery Sprint
Mon 8 Jun → Sun 14 Jun
Week 2
Filtration
Mon 15 Jun → Sun 21 Jun
Week 3
Results + Pod Formation
Mon 22 Jun → Sun 28 Jun
Week 4
Mentorship Round 1 + Build Sprint
Mon 29 Jun → Sun 6 Jul
Week 5
Pod Evaluation + Wild Card Review
Mon 6 Jul → Sun 12 Jul
Week 6
Grand Finale Week
Mon 14 Jul → Sun 19 Jul
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Instructions

Programme rules, timeline & how to participate.

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Matchmaking

Find teammates across cohorts & campuses.

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Business Case

Tracks, evaluation criteria & pitch templates.

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