​Introduction

​​Inception Studio is proud to announce its inaugural hackathon in Toronto. We are seeking exceptional AI talents to join us in driving innovation and fostering a thriving AI startup ecosystem in Canada.

Winning teams will be eligible for direct entry into the HumanX Buildathon held in Las Vegas, Nevada from March 10-13th, including complementary conference tickets, and a chance to showcase themselves on one of the biggest conference stages in the world alongside key founders, investors, and business leaders in AI.

​​This event is a testament to our commitment to nurturing the next generation of AI companies. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate on cutting-edge AI projects and contribute to the development of scalable, globally impactful AI products.
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Think Global, Dive Deep.

​​【AI Buildathon by Inception Studio】

Under the theme of "Dive Deep," the AI Buildathon by Inception Studio aims to empower participants to create practical AI solutions to challenges faced by real-world businesses. This hands-on hackathon is designed to deeply explore high impact issues within a short timeframe and work toward creating widely adoptable business solutions.

​Winning teams will have the opportunity to explore pathways to commercialization of their projects, and our partners and sponsors will be on-site to assist in defining and delving into the challenges provided.

While three themes will be showcased, participants will be welcome to bring their own AI business ideas as well.

​Come find your cofounder. Develop your winning idea. Launch your next startup.

​Join us on a three-day journey to dive deep and aim for the top!


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​​Who should apply?

• ​​We are seeking passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise

• ​​Engineers:

  • ​​Experienced in building AI agents, fine-tuning LLMs, running RAG pipelines on unique datasets, and developing web/mobile/desktop apps.

• ​​Designers:

  • ​​Visionary thinkers who can push the boundaries of user interfaces beyond chatbots. Skilled in creating user-centric experiences and collaborating with cutting-edge generative AI tools.

• ​​Data Scientists & Researchers:

  • ​​Up-to-date on the latest research, with the ability to analyze new datasets and generate valuable insights.

• ​​Industry Leaders:

  • ​​Domain experts eager to leverage AI and make a difference in your field.

• ​​Anyone with a passion for AI and unique skills!

​​Your Journey

• ​​Application Period:

  • ​​1st round:

    • ​​Deadline for applications: 6:00 PM, January 28th.

    • ​​Notification of results: Acceptance to Luma

• ​​Once your application is approved

  • ​​You will be invited to the Discord server.

    • ​​You'll be able to communicate with the organizers and other participants there.

    • ​​You can form teams with other participants beforehand.

• ​​January 31th (Fri):

  • ​​In-person kickoff in downtown Toronto. This kickoff will help set the tone for an unforgettable weekend, and will include presentations from AI leaders, team formation, and ideation exercises.‍

• ​​February 1st (Sat):

  • ​​A full day of building: Build with your teams. Multiple opportunities to come together in-person as a group to exchange notes and progress. Mentors will be available throughout the day.‍

• ​​February 2nd (Sun):

  • ​​Showcase & awards: Showcase your project to industry leaders, investors, and AI experts, and a winning team will be selected at the end of the day.

​​Detailed Schedule

• ​​Day 1: January 31th (Fri)

  • ​​18:30: Doors Open

  • ​​19:00: Kick-off

    • ​​Introduction to Inception Studios

  • ​​20:00: Team Formation

  • ​​21:00: Networking & Ideathon

    • ​​Lightning Talk to share ideas and draft open members to group

  • ​​22:00: Doors Close

• ​​Day 2: February 1st (Sat)

  • ​​10:00: Doors Open

    • ​​Prototype development, feature implementation, design

    • ​​Guest Hacker presentation

    • ​​Workshops and panel discussions by special guests

    • ​​Pitch Practice Session

  • ​​20:00: Doors Close

• ​​Day 3: February 2nd (Sun)

  • ​​10:00: Doors Open
    14:30: Final Submission Deadline

  • ​​15:00: Start Demo

  • ​​17:00: Evaluation

  • ​​18:00: Award Ceremony

  • ​​18:20: Networking

  • ​​20:00: Doors Close

​​Rules

• ​​Team Formation:

  • ​​Team Size: Teams may consist of up to 5 members. (Team must have at least 3 members.)

  • ​​Team Registration: Teams will be registered on the first day of the event, November 17th, during the “Team Formation” session.

  • ​​Pre-formed Teams: Pre-forming teams are allowed. (Please let us know beforehand)

  • ​​Team Format: We expect a completely offline event. However, if you already have a team and wish to collaborate online with exceptional talent who meets our standards, we will allow it under the condition that at least one member is present at the venue.

• ​​Project Guidelines:

  • ​​Focus: We seek teams capable of developing products or services with the potential for long-term growth.

  • ​​Leverage Existing Resources: Participants are encouraged to leverage existing technologies, products, concepts, and services to create solutions that address real-world problems.

  • ​​Ensuring Fairness: We will evaluate submissions primarily based on “the quality of the idea” and “the progress made on existing products”.

  • ​​Market Understanding: We prioritize projects that demonstrate a clear understanding of market needs and have the potential to scale beyond the hackathon.