2025 Dream AI Hackathon
🚀 Welcome to the 2025 Dream AI hackathon
Two Days of Innovation. Endless Possibilities.
🚀 Join the brightest student innovators from across the U.S. for a high-energy, two-day sprint to build the next generation of AI-powered solutions. Whether you're an aspiring founder or exploring AI for the first time. This is your moment.
🎟️ Registration & Ticket Info
Great news — registration is completely free for all participants! 🎉
We can’t wait to see you there
🏆 Prizes & Perks
The top 3 Winning Teams Will Receive:
Founder Institute Fellowships — Full participation in an upcoming FI Core Program (Boston cohort) at no cost on successful graduation. Graduates will also receive access to over $2M in startup perks and benefits. [learn more]
1-Year Codetree.ai Subscription — A premium coding education platform offering structured learning through concept overviews, practice problems, and skill validation tests. [learn more]
💰 Cash Prizes
1st Place - $2,000
2nd Place - $1,000
3rd Place - $500
All Attendees Will Receive:
Hackathon Swag & Giveaways(t-shirts, gift cards, and more!)
🙌 Who Should Join
University & College Students (undergrad or grad in the U.S.) — Work alongside professionals, gain hands-on experience, and build real-world AI projects.
Working Professionals — Explore new ideas, work on side projects, and collaborate with the next generation of talent.
Early-Stage Startups — Compete for funding or fellowships and connect with potential co-founders or future team members.
Whether you're a builder, dreamer, coder, designer, or entrepreneur — no AI background needed. Just bring your curiosity and passion!
⚡️ Why Participate?
🚀 Build Something Big
Create AI-powered projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment — and compete for prizes, fellowships, and recognition.
🧠 Learn by Doing
Sharpen your skills through hands-on workshops, expert mentorship, and real-world challenges — no matter your experience level.
🤝 Make Meaningful Connections
Team up with students, professionals, and founders. Expand your network across tech, AI, and startup communities.
💼 Launch Your Next Step
Test side projects, explore funding opportunities, or build something that could turn into your next startup — all while gaining resume-worthy experience.
🤝Team Formation
Teams of 3 to 5 members are recommended for the hackathon.
Don’t have a team yet? No worries — we’ve got you covered!
All registered participants will receive an email with details on how to join our team formation platform before May 26.
You’ll have two chances to find your crew:
Round 1: May 26 – June 1
Round 2: June 3 – June 8
🛏️ Accommodations
Please note: This is not an overnight event. Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations.
The venue will close at 10:00 PM after Day 1 and reopen at 9:00 AM on Day 2.
📨 Contact
Got questions? Reach out at: simba@likelion.net
🦁 About Hosts
LIKELION US is a leading student-run tech entrepreneurship community. Since 2013, we've empowered thousands of students in South Korea, Vietnam, and the U.S. to bring ideas to life through technology, creativity, and collaboration.
Founded in 2009, the Founder Institute (FI) is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, FI has incubated 7,500+ startups, including fast-growing companies like Udemy, LendingKart, Paystack, StreamYard, and more.
$1.85B+ in portfolio funding raised
35,000+ mentors and 10,000+ investors in the FI global network
83% of launched companies are still active or have been acquired
Backed by top VCs like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, and SoftBank
💛Are you interested in supporting the next generation of AI innovators?
💛 You can be part of building the future of AI.
We're inviting sponsors to join us in shaping the 2025 Dream AI Hackathon.
Whether you want to support with resources, increase your brand visibility, or connect with emerging talent, this is your chance to contribute to the next wave of AI innovation.
👉 Get involved here: [Sponsor ❤️]