What is The 2030 AI Challenge?

The 2030 AI Challenge is a Intermediate-level AI competition hosted on Devpost with a total prize pool of $435.

Is The 2030 AI Challenge free to enter?

Yes, The 2030 AI Challenge is completely free to enter.

Can I participate in a team for The 2030 AI Challenge?

Team sizes for The 2030 AI Challenge: 1-5. You can participate solo or form a team within these limits.

When does The 2030 AI Challenge start and end?

The 2030 AI Challenge runs from March 7, 2026 to May 9, 2026.

Who can participate in The 2030 AI Challenge?

Eligibility: Global. Always check the official rules for specific requirements.

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The 2030 AI Challenge

Devpost·by Girls In Code SEA

$435in prizes

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Duration

Mar 7 - May 9

Team Size

1-5

Entry Fee

Free

Eligibility

Global

Competition signal

399 participants

Decision window

Submission window closes on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Last verified

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

About This Competition

Code for Change. Build the Future.

Why This Competition Matters

The 2030 AI Challenge is positioned around ai development, hackathon, software development, which makes it useful for building visible proof that you can ship under constraints. The combination of 1-5, Free, and $435 in rewards makes it a strong fit for learners who want both portfolio value and competitive pressure.

Best Fit For

Builders who want hands-on exposure to ai development, hackathon, software development.
Teams or solo operators comfortable with Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Data Analysis.
Free-entry competitors looking for portfolio-grade proof of work.

Prizes

Prize Pool Place

$435

See the official page for category-level awards and sponsor bonuses.

Required Skills

Machine Learning

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Recommended Tools

Modern app stack

Topics

AI Development

Hackathon

Software Development

Product Building

Devpost

AI Development

Hackathon

Software Development

Product Building

How To Approach It

Review the official rules and scoring on Devpost before you build.

Choose a narrow angle inside ai development, hackathon, software development so your submission is easier to demo and judge.

Set up a fast prototype stack with Modern app stack.

Reserve time for polish: README, demo flow, screenshots, and final submission QA.

Learn, then compete

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