Get ready to ignite your ideas · April 6 Registration Deadline

AI Ignite

Vibecoding Hackathon

Build faster, think deeper.
10 Teams · 4 Weeks · May 14

AI Ignite is about solving real problems with AI to improve the way we work. Identify inefficiencies, rethink them with AI, and use Vibe Coding to quickly build working solutions. No deep coding required — just deep thinking and ideas that save time, reduce effort, and deliver real impact.

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01 / Process

From Idea to Impact

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Register Your Team
Gather your crew and submit a brief project proposal — the problem you're solving, your AI-driven approach, and the impact you expect to make.
Mar 30 – Apr 6
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Get Selected
Our panel will review every submission and choose the top 10 teams based on proposal quality, AI feasibility, and real-world impact.
Apr 7 – 13
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Build Your MVP
Selected teams will have four full weeks to build, backed by mentor support, cloud credits, and weekly technical check-ins.
Apr 14 – May 11
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Demo Day
Present your live MVP to judges and industry leaders on May 14. Top teams walk away with prizes, recognition, and partnership opportunities.
May 14, 2026
02 / Rules

Ground Rules

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Team Formation
Teams must consist of 2–4 members from within the company. Cross-team collaboration is encouraged.
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AI-First Development
Projects must demonstrate meaningful use of AI, especially where AI accelerates engineering or problem solving.
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Original Work
All projects must be new work developed during the hackathon build phase.
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AI-Assisted Engineering
Teams are encouraged to use AI coding assistants, LLMs, and AI development tools.
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Responsible Data Usage
Confidential customer or sensitive company data must not be used unless approved.
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Working Prototype
Each team must present a working demo, prototype, or proof of concept.
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Presentation Format
Each finalist gets 10 minutes: 7 minutes demo + 3 minutes Q&A.
03 / Timeline

Key Dates

March 30, 2026
Applications Open
Registration portal and proposal form go live. Teams can begin filling and submitting applications.
April 6, 2026 · 11:59 PM PKT
Registration Deadline
Hard registration deadline — no extensions. All proposals must be submitted by midnight. Late entries will not be reviewed.
April 7 – 13, 2026
Review & Selection
The panel reviews all proposals. Top 10 teams selected based on innovation, AI feasibility, and impact.
April 14, 2026
Selected Teams Announced
All 10 teams notified via email. Orientation, mentor matching, and cloud resource allocation begin immediately.
April 14 – May 11, 2026
MVP Build Window — 4 Weeks
Teams build their Minimum Viable Products with weekly mentor check-ins, workshops, and access to AI tools.
May 14, 2026
🚀 Demo Day & Awards
Teams present live MVPs to judges and leadership. Winners announced. Prizes, recognition, and celebration.
04 / FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The AI Ignite is an AI innovation Hackathon — an internal innovation challenge where teams come together to identify a problem, build an AI-powered solution with Vibe Coding, and present their idea to the judges. It is a chance to experiment, think big, and turn practical ideas into something valuable.
The hackathon is open to employees in the office. Anyone with an interest in solving problems with AI and Vibe Coding can participate.
Each team must have a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 4 members.
No, solo participation is not allowed. All participants must be part of a team of 2 to 4 members.
Yes, and it is encouraged. Teams with different skill sets and perspectives often come up with stronger, more practical solutions.
Teams can work on any idea that uses AI to solve a real problem, improve a process, enhance productivity, create a better experience, or unlock new opportunities. The idea should clearly show where AI is being applied.
No. The solution does not need to be production ready. What matters is the strength of the idea, the problem being solved, how AI is being used, and how well the team presents the concept and prototype.
Yes. Teams may use existing AI tools, platforms, APIs, or models to build their solution. However, the idea, use case, and execution should reflect the team's own thinking and effort.
Yes, open-source resources can be used. Any external tools, libraries, or frameworks used should be properly acknowledged where needed.
The final submission should typically include:
  • Problem definition
  • Proposed solution
  • AI application
  • Expected impact
  • Demo, prototype, or presentation material
Submissions will be judged based on:
  • Business Impact
  • Clarity of Problem & Solution
  • Prototype / Demo Quality
  • Quality of AI Application
  • Feasibility & Practicality
No, each participant can only be part of one team.
If mentors or support sessions are arranged, they will be communicated by the organizers. Teams are encouraged to make the most of any available guidance.
Not necessarily, but all team members should contribute to the project. Teams can decide who will lead the final presentation.
Teams are still encouraged to present their work, thinking, and progress. Sometimes a smart unfinished idea still beats a confused finished one.
Yes, winning teams will receive recognition, and prizes may be awarded as announced by the organizers.
Reach out to the organizing team for any questions related to registration, team formation, submission, or event guidelines:
  • Kashif Manzoor
  • Ahsan Saleem
  • Rohail Usman
  • Rabab Babar