​Build AI Agents that Think, Decide, and Execute

​Z.ai and GaGro are excited to co-initiate the Global AI Hackathon Singapore 2026 with CodeBuddy. This is a premier AI builder event designed for developers, founders, and students to create next-generation AI products — with a strong focus on AI Agents and real-world applications.

​ What You’ll Experience

• ​Build AI-powered products from concept to prototype

• ​Learn and apply AI coding workflows to accelerate development

• ​Participate in live mentorship sessions and expert Q&As

• ​Pitch your project at the final Demo Day in Singapore (Selected teams)

• ​Connect with a global network of builders, founders, and operators

​Who Should Join

• ​AI developers & engineers

• ​Product managers & designers

• ​Entrepreneurs & startup enthusiasts

• ​University students

​Key Timeline

​March 26, 2026 — Applications Open

​April 20, 2026 — Submission Deadline

​April 27, 2026 — Preliminary Contest

​May 09, 2026 — Final Demo Day (Singapore)

​Final Round: Demo Day

​Top teams will be selected to present their projects in Singapore, featuring:

• ​Live pitching

• ​Expert judging

• ​Networking sessions

• ​Awards & Recognition

​Demo Day Agenda (May 09)

​13:30 Registration

​14:00 Opening Remarks

​14:15 Hackathon Recap

​14:30 First 5 Teams Pitch

​15:30 Coffee Break + Networking

​16:00 Remaining 5 Teams Pitch

​17:00 Judges' Deliberation

​17:20 Award Ceremony

​17:40 Free Networking

​​Prizes & Opportunities

• ​🥇 1st Place Prize: USD $1,000 credit

• ​🥈 2nd Place Prize: USD $500 credit

• ​🥉 3rd Place Prize: USD $200 credit

​In addition, outstanding participants may receive:

• ​Internship and job referral opportunities

• ​Potential incubation and follow-up support from partner organizations

​Add-on: Exciting News about Z.ai!

​Z.ai Startup Program is now open for applications!

​If you’re serious about turning AI ideas into real-world products, you need more than ambition — you need momentum, support, runway, and scalable infrastructure. That’s exactly why we launched the Z.ai Startup Program.

​Built for early-stage teams, the program supports founders developing real AI products — from AI agents and copilots to vertical AI applications and multimodal systems.

​Selected startups will receive:

• ​Access to Z.ai’s advanced model capabilities, including the GLM family

• ​API credits to accelerate product development and experimentation

• ​Technical guidance for production deployment

• ​Direct connection to a growing global community of AI founders

​If you’re actively building and ready to move faster with the right AI foundation, we invite you to apply.

​Your vision + our AI infrastructure = real momentum.

​Apply now → https://startup.z.ai/

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