AI Meets Robotics – Launch & Fund Your Own Startup (Edition 1)

​The official AI Meets Robotics – Launch & Fund Your Own Startup (Edition-1) hackathon will take place on February 14–15, 2026 in San Francisco, CA, as the on-site finale of an eight-day global hybrid program. In the days leading up to the event, teams build remotely, validate their ideas, and prepare investor-ready demos before coming together in SF.

​Participants will explore AI + robotics through hands-on challenges and mentorship opportunities. Projects will focus on building software-only robotics products in simulation or as devtools: autonomy and planning in digital environments, operator dashboards and fleet control, orchestration platforms, and analytics or infrastructure for robotics teams - with no physical hardware required.

​Backed by partners such as Surge, Google, Google DeepMind and lablab.ai, the hackathon will reward creativity and execution through on-site pitching opportunities and follow-on support for selected teams. The most impactful teams will be invited to participate in person in San Francisco to present their work, connect with mentors, and plug into a broader 🏆 $1,000,000+ pool of credits, token prizes, perks, and funding opportunities across the Launch & Fund Your Own Startup series.

​Location
San Francisco, California, USA

Please note: On-site capacity is limited. Priority access will be given to selected teams. Travel and accommodation will not be covered.