Launch and Fund Your Own Startup-Edition 1
Join our $1,000,000+ startup challenge series powered by Surge
β±οΈ 8 days to turn your idea, or existing product, into an investable demo.
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February 6 - 15, 2026
β’ Feb 6 - 14 (Online Phase) - Collaborate and build online with developers and AI innovators from around the world. All projects must be submitted by the end of the online phase on February 14th.
π Doors open at 10:00 AM, first come, first served.
β’ Feb 14 (Onβsite Build Day) - Selected participants will be invited to an exclusive inβperson session to refine their projects and connect directly with mentors.
β’ Feb 15 (Onβsite Demos & Awards) - Live pitching sessions to a panel of judges and ecosystem partners, followed by the official winner announcement.
π Get feedback from startup mentors and technical experts.
π On-site Venue (Feb 14β15):
MindsDB SF AI Collective
3154 17th St, San Francisco, California, USA
π² Real-time on-site updates (SF)
For real-time announcements and information during the on-site portion (Feb 14β15), join the LabLab SF Chapter WhatsApp group:
π Join the WhatsApp group
π€ Join solo or with a team. New founders and existing startups are welcome.
π $1,000,000+ in credits, token prizes, perks and funding opportunity.
π On-site participation is by invitation only. Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered.
π§βπ» Apply now to build, validate, and pitch with purpose.