​Hack Your Startup: Co-Founding with Manus — powered by Manus AI

​Turn the idea sitting in your notes app into something real — in a single day.

​On August 15th, we're taking over Creativa Innovation Hub in Alexandria for a high-energy hackathon where you go from blank page to working product with Manus AI as your co-founder. Open theme, any startup idea — and we're especially excited about products built for the Egyptian and MENA market.

​TEAMS GET PRIORITY

​We review and accept on a rolling basis, and team applications get priority. Apply as a team of 2–3 to boost your chances of getting in. Solo builders are welcome too — you'll be reviewed after teams and matched into a team on the day.

​WHAT YOU'LL WALK OUT WITH

​Not a slide deck. Not a roadmap. By the end of the day you'll be able to say: "We built a real product or feature, for a real user, that you can use right now." That's the whole game.

​THE ONE RULE THAT MATTERS

​Every project targets a specific, real user — not "people who want productivity." Who are they, where do they live, and what do they do instead today? Your demo opens by introducing that person, then shows the product working live. A live demo on screen is required (a public URL or Manus Share link is ideal). No slide-only pitches.

​HOW THE DAY RUNS

​10:00 AM — Doors, check-in, grab a name tag (we'll help solo builders find teammates)

​10:15 AM — Welcome, Manus intro, rules walkthrough

​11:15 AM — Form teams, lock your one-line idea

​11:30 AM — Build begins. Mentors roaming all afternoon.

​2:00 PM — Mid-point check-in

​4:30 PM — Final push, start prepping your demo

​5:30 PM — Live demos (90 seconds each, real users only)

​6:00 PM — Prizes, photos, celebration

​PRIZES

​The top three teams will be recognized and awarded one-month Manus AI subscriptions:
- 1st Place: One-month Manus AI subscription — $200 USD value
- 2nd Place: One-month Manus AI subscription — $100 USD value
- 3rd Place: One-month Manus AI subscription — $80 USD value
Winners will also receive recognition during the official closing ceremony and be featured in Manus AI community communications.

​COME READY TO BUILD

​Set up your Manus account before you arrive and bring an idea already cooking — 4 hours is short, and the prep is your edge. Bring your laptop and charger.

​Alexandria. Four hours. One real product. Let's see what you've got.

​ABOUT MANUS

​WHAT IS MANUS?

​Manus is the world's first general AI agent designed to turn your thoughts into action. More than just a chatbot, Manus autonomously executes complex tasks across your professional and personal life — conducting deep market research, processing batches of files, planning custom travel, or analyzing data.

​It thinks independently, plans strategically, and leverages tools within its own environment — coding, browsing the web, controlling applications — to deliver complete outcomes, not just recommendations.

You can hand off tasks to Manus, track progress in real time, and return to find the results ready — so you can focus on what truly matters.

​WHY MANUS?

​The name "Manus" is inspired by MIT's motto Mens et Manus — "Mind and Hand." It reflects the belief that knowledge must be applied to create real-world impact.

​That's the promise of Manus AI: to extend your capabilities, amplify your output, and serve as the intelligent hand that brings your ideas to life.