Vinay Vasisht@vinayvasisht

Join our $1,000,000+ startup challenge series powered by Surge 📌 This announcement outlines the launch of a Global Human+AI Exchange — aligning universities, global cities, talent networks, and industry to accelerate human-centered AI innovation, technology transfer, and economic growth. 👉 Read more here ⏱️ 8 days to turn your idea, or existing product, into an investable demo. 📅 February 6 - 15, 2026 • 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. 🕙 Doors open at 10:00 AM, first come, first served. • Feb 14 (On‑site Build Day) - Selected participants will be invited to an exclusive in‑person session to refine their projects and connect directly with mentors. • Feb 15 (On‑site Demos & Awards) - Live pitching sessions to a panel of judges and ecosystem partners, followed by the official winner announcement. 🌟 Get feedback from startup mentors and technical experts. 📍 On-site Venue (Feb 14–15): MindsDB SF AI Collective 3154 17th St, San Francisco, California, USA 📲 Real-time on-site updates (SF) For real-time announcements and information during the on-site portion (Feb 14–15), join the LabLab SF Chapter WhatsApp group: 👉 Join the WhatsApp group 🤝 Join solo or with a team. New founders and existing startups are welcome. 🏆 $1,000,000+ in credits, token prizes, perks and funding opportunity. 📍 On-site participation is by invitation only. Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered. 🧑‍💻 Apply now to build, validate, and pitch with purpose.

⏱️ 4 weeks to design and ship a working Web3 product or AI agent. 📅 February 4 to March 1, 2026 • Feb 4 – Hackathon opens. Teams can start building and submitting. • Feb 5 to March 1 – Build, test, and iterate. • March 1 – Final submissions due. 🚨 Important eligibility reminder To be eligible for prizes, teams must post their submission video on X and tag @lablabai and @Surgexyz_. 🤝 Build solo or with a team. 💰 $50,000 prize pool in $SURGE Token. ⚠️ Self-service hackathon This is a fully self-service hackathon. There are no live streams, kickoff sessions, or scheduled workshops. Participants can register, build, and submit at any time before the submission deadline.