Klarnow AI Hackathon

Build AI that solves real business problems.

Klarnow AI Hackathon is a practical build challenge for serious builders who want to create useful AI systems, not hype projects.

Apply, qualify, join a team, and build in front of people who care about practical business impact.

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Applications are reviewed before the qualifier.

AI Hackathon event poster

Who should apply

This is for builders, not spectators.

Apply if you can think clearly, solve problems, work with a team, or turn ideas into something usable.

You do not need to be the loudest person in the room. You need to be able to build, reason, test, and improve.

How it works

You will compete in three stages.

  1. Stage 01

    Apply

    Tell us who you are, how you think, and the kind of role you naturally play in a build team.

  2. Stage 02

    Qualify

    Shortlisted applicants complete an individual qualifier to show how they approach real business problems.

  3. Stage 03

    Build

    Top applicants move into the final, join a team, and build a practical AI solution around a real business problem.

What we are looking for

We are looking for practical builders.

We are looking for people who can:

  • Think commercially
  • Use AI practically
  • Explain ideas clearly
  • Build under pressure
  • Work with others
  • Focus on usefulness, not hype

Why this exists

Most people are talking about AI. Fewer people can use it properly.

Most AI projects are demos. This is different.

The challenge is to build something useful enough that a business could actually understand it, test it, and use it.

This hackathon is for builders who want to prove they can move beyond theory and create something that works.

What finalists get

What finalists get

Finalists get the opportunity to build under pressure, work with other strong builders, and present practical AI solutions to people who care about business impact.

  • 01A place in the live final
  • 02A team of other strong builders
  • 03Real business problems to solve
  • 04Exposure to judges, partners, and operators
  • 05A chance to prove you can build beyond theory

You do not need a perfect CV

You do not need a perfect CV.

We are not looking for perfect CVs. We are looking for clear thinkers, fast learners, and practical builders.

If you can solve problems, communicate clearly, and use AI to build something useful, apply.

Final call

Think you can build? Apply now.

This is not a conference.

This is not a networking event.

This is a practical AI challenge for builders.

Start Application

Applications are reviewed before the qualifier.