AI Build-Off - Holiday Hackathon

About the Event The AI Build-Off Series is a fast-format online hackathon where builders challenge themselves to create an AI-powered application in under 2–3 hours. This is a lightweight, high-energy event designed for AI builders, founders, students, and anyone who wants to ship something quickly using today’s best AI tools. Participants can join partner tracks or build anything they want in the freestyle category. All Build-Off events contribute to the Global AI Builder Leaderboard. How It Works Join our event DiscordGet access to a 3-hour timed build window with unlimited AI credits inside the PeakMojo SandboxBuild your AI appSubmit your project link and brief descriptionAI + human judges review your process + final product Prizes 🏆 We are awarding significant resources to help you take your build to the next level. Top Prize: $1,000 Cash 💵Prize Pool: $15,000+ in AI and Infra CreditsCareer Boost: Direct Job Referrals to hiring companies within our community for top performers.Recognition: Spotlight features and community recognition. What You Get Unlimited AI credits inside the Sandbox during the buildAccess to partner tools (Insforge, Zeabur, OpenAgent, Digital Ocean)Office hours and mentorshipEntry into the Global AI Builder Leaderboard Build-Off Timeline Dec 15 – Dec 22 Registration open Event published on Luma and DevpostDiscord group opensPartner promotions begin Sat, Dec 20 8 -10 pm PST Kickoff session Participant onboardingSandbox access setuplottery draw Dec 22 – Jan 4 Build window open Participants complete their timed session anytime during this periodOffice hours are available throughoutMid-week leaderboard updates Jan 5 – Jan 8 Final judging Winner announcementsLeaderboard published What You Get Unlimited AI credits inside the SandboxAccess to partner tools (Inforge, Zeabur, OpenAgent)One-month Befreed accessOffice hours and mentorshipEntry into the Global AI Builder Leaderboard Prizes Cash prizes for the top 3 projectsTrack-specific awards (partner-determined)Spotlight features and community recognition Partner Tracks Insforge Track — Viral AI App Generation: Build a high-distribution, shareable AI app using Insforge. Zeabur Track — Template-Based AI App Development: Start with any Zeabur template and ship a complete app. OpenAgent Track — Multi-Agent Application: Build advanced multi-agent systems with the OpenAgent framework. Freestyle Track - Any AI-powered application is welcome. Judging Criteria We evaluate both the process and the final product. AI Building Capability - Scored automatically via PeakMojo AI (prompting quality, tool usage, workflow). Product/GTM Viability - Assessed by product and GTM experts. Final Product Quality - Usefulness, clarity, functionality, UX. Partner Platform Usage - Technical review from Inforge, Zeabur, and OpenAgent teams.