LabLab: Community of Creators Building with State of the Art Artificial Intelligence

LabLab: Community of AI Makers and Hackathons is a collaborative platform that brings together AI professionals, enthusiasts, and researchers to build with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence technologies through recurring hackathons, events, tutorials, and accelerator programs. The community focuses on rapid prototyping, mentorship, and collaboration to accelerate the AI-native future.Participants can join online or in person, compete for prizes, and gain exposure to industry mentors and leading AI labs. The platform also features a library of blog articles, event summaries, and a transparent framework for teamwork, mentorship, presentations, and post-event showcases.

How to Use LabLab

1. Browse upcoming and finished hackathons. Explore events like AI Genesis, Prompt-to-Product, Generative AI with IBM, and more. Each listing shows dates, format (online/in-person), scope, prizes, and mentors.
2. Register for an event. Sign up to join a hackathon stream, secure a team spot, and access event resources.
3. Form or join a team. You can work solo or in teams; connect with other participants through the platform and during events.
4. Leverage mentors and boilerplates. Access mentor guidance, starter templates, and domain expertise provided during the event.
5. Present and celebrate. End-of-event pitches are streamed; teams showcase solutions and receive feedback.

What You’ll Do at Hackathons

• Build AI-powered tools and prototypes using cutting-edge AI models and APIs.
• Collaborate with peers across disciplines to create scalable AI-enabled solutions.
• Access expert mentors, talks, and Q&A sessions during the event.
• Compete for cash prizes, accelerator opportunities, and potential invitations to the lablab NEXT program.

Community and Resources

• Active network of AI labs and tech organizations collaborating with the community.
• Regular blog articles, event summaries, and tutorials to deepen AI knowledge.
• A structured framework for events: kickoff startup pitches, live interviews and mentor support, and final team presentations streamed to a broad audience.

Upcoming and Notable Hackathons

• AI Genesis: Exclusive online kickoff ahead of the AI Conference & Exhibition in Dubai (May 2, 2025).
• Prompt-to-Product Hackathon: AI automation to streamline development from idea to prototype with minimal coding.
• Generative AI Hackathon with IBM: 48-hour challenge with a $10,000 prize pool focused on IBM Granite integration.
• Lōkahi Healthcare Accelerator Hackathon: AI-driven healthcare solutions with a focus on patient care and health equity (Hawaii).
• DOGE Hackathon: 36 AI-driven tools using xAI’s Grok API; 1,695 participants.
• Additional events include Hackathons in Geneva, Rome, Barcelona, and more; all designed to accelerate AI-enabled product development and innovation.

Safety and Community Guidelines

• Participation is aimed at legitimate experimentation and collaboration; respect mentors, peers, and the event code of conduct.
• Data handling and privacy policies follow platform norms as defined by each event organizer.

Core Features

• Regular AI hackathons and accelerator programs hosted online and in-person
• Mentorship from AI experts and industry professionals
• Team formation, collaboration tools, and real-time support during events
• Access to boilerplates, starter templates, and domain expertise for rapid prototyping
• Live stream pitches, Q&A with mentors, and post-event showcases
• Opportunities to join the lablab NEXT accelerator program
• Collaboration with leading AI labs and tech organizations
• Rich content: AI blogs, event summaries, and technical articles