
Next Hackathon
ExecuTorch Hackathon
Starts Jun 27, 2026
Build solutions that improve how software is built.
Work with an AI that understands your codebase, helping you reduce repetitive work and build with real context.
⏳ Build your project in 48 hours.
🚀 Get hands-on with IBM Bob and explore how AI fits into real development workflows before it becomes standard.
💡 Build tools and workflows that developers would actually use.
⭐ Learn directly from experts throughout the event.
🤝 Join a team or build solo.
💰 Prize pool: $10,000
🧑🏻💻 Register before the Kick-Off Stream and start building with Bob.

Our AI hackathon brought together a diverse group of participants, who collaborated to develop a variety of impressive projects based on:
5628
Participants
1672
Teams
503
AI Applications
This event has now ended, but you can still register for upcoming events on lablab.ai. We look forward to seeing you at the next one!
Check out Upcoming Events →⚠️ Please Note:
Registrations will close on May 15th, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET / 1:00 PM CET.
After this time, no new participants will be able to enroll or be approved for the hackathon.
Thank you for your understanding.
It operates with full repository context, allowing developers to understand how software is structured, reason through logic, and navigate complex codebases more effectively.
Bob supports practical development tasks and helps builders at any skill level move from idea to implementation with greater clarity and confidence.
This hackathon is your chance to apply Bob in a real project and see how it fits into your workflow.
In this hackathon, you will design and build a proof-of-concept solution using IBM Bob, your AI-powered development partner, to address the following challenge:
Turn idea into impact faster
Got an idea for how to work smarter and faster? Create a solution that speeds the way you work every day.
Maybe you need to:
• Get up to speed on existing code quickly
• Generate documentation and tests
• Reduce effort spent on repetitive tasks that slow your team down
Use IBM Bob as your development partner to bring your idea to life.
Bob understands intent, reads complete repository context, explains logic with clarity, automates complex transformations, and streamlines multi-step work.
Show how your solution, powered by Bob, can help builders at any skill level deliver high-quality software with greater efficiency and confidence.
Important:
All submissions must clearly demonstrate how IBM Bob is used in the solution.
Projects that do not show meaningful use of Bob may be disqualified.
It is designed to support developers across everyday workflows, allowing you to apply AI within your own project rather than working in isolation.
Participants will receive access to IBM Bob at the start of the hackathon.
📋 Basic Information
• Project Title
• Short Description
• Long Description
• Technology & Category Tags
📸 Cover Image and Presentation
• Cover Image
• Video Presentation
• Slide Presentation
💻 App Hosting & Code Repository
• Public GitHub Repository, including exported IBM Bob report
• Demo Application Platform
• Application URL
For further details and guidance, please visit Submission Guidelines
Join lablab.ai hackathon and innovate using the latest models in the market. Discover all the relevant details below.
The hackathon is fully online starting on May 15th till May 17th, 2026. The hackathon will take place on the lablab.ai platform and lablab.ai Discord server.
We welcome participants with a strong interest in AI. While prior experience can be helpful, this challenge is designed for those ready to engage with AI in meaningful and practical ways.
If you don't have a team, don't worry! You can connect with other participants from all over the world on our dashboard or Discord server. We also recommend checking out our Discord server to find teammates and bounce around ideas. You can join the server here.
The hackathon will take place online on lablab.ai platform and lablab.ai Discord Server. Please register for both in order to participate. To participate click the "Sign up" button at the bottom of the page and read our Hackathon Guidelines and Getting Started Guide.
To get ready for the hackathon, visit our AI Tech pages and read up on all the available technologies. You can also check out our tutorials page for more information on how to use them. Get a head start on your project by using the resources on lablab.ai!
Submissions from the teams participating in the IBM Bob Hackathon event and making it to the end 👊
Check out the roster and find teams to join

Next Hackathon
ExecuTorch Hackathon
Starts Jun 27, 2026