AI Builders Challenge North America 2026 — IBM SkillsBuild
AI Builders Challenge North America 2026 — IBM SkillsBuild — eligibility, deadlines and entry information.
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About This Competition
Overview
The AI Builders Challenge is a free online hackathon organized by BeMyApp and sponsored by IBM SkillsBuild. Students develop AI-powered projects using IBM Bob, in AI for Good, AI for Business or Wildcard tracks.
Eligibility
Current college or university students aged 18 or older who legally reside in the United States or Canada, excluding Quebec, can participate individually or in teams of up to five.
Submission
Submit project details, presentation slides and a three-minute demo video. Team members must complete required IBM SkillsBuild learning for prize eligibility.
Deadline and prizes
Submission deadline: 2 December 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Prize pool US$15,000, including US$10,000 grand prize.
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College or university students aged 18+ residing in US or Canada excluding Quebec; teams up to 5
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Who can enter this competition?
College or university students aged 18+ residing in US or Canada excluding Quebec; teams up to 5
What is the submission deadline?
December 2, 2026.
Is the competition free to enter?
Entry-fee information is not currently specified.
Is this competition online or offline?
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What prize is offered?
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