TRAE SOLO Hackathon@NYC
Topic
TRAE SOLO Hackathon NYC is a one-day, hands-on event, hosted by Trae × Pioneering Minds AI Group.
This hackathon focuses on building Reliable and Responsible AI. Participants will use TRAE SOLO to develop practical solutions that promote model reliability, fairness, transparency, and safety in real-world applications.
Background
Trae is ByteDance’s next-generation AI coding IDE, helping developers build faster and smarter with context-aware AI agents.
TRAE SOLO is our most advanced coding agent. You can go from idea → PRD → coding → testing → deployment in record speed, and collaborate naturally with your AI engineer — whether you’re a pro developer or a non-technical builder.
What You’ll Build
Develop end-to-end projects that demonstrate creativity, technical rigor, and the power of agent-driven development.
Tracks:
Reliability & Evaluation: Build tools to test robustness, hallucination rates, and bias.
RAI in Practice: Apply responsible AI in sectors like healthcare, finance, or education.
Open Track: Any project aligned with responsible, trustworthy AI.
Awards
Top 3 Overall Teams: Winning teams will get the chance to gain the cash prize($1200 in total) and social media exposure.
What to Expect
One full day of rapid ideation and building
Mentorship from experienced AI founders and engineers
Access to Trae SOLO and advanced AI coding tools
Networking with leading AI developers, creators, and researchers in NYC
Schedule
09:00 – 09:30 Check-in & Breakfast
09:30 – 10:00 Keynote: Sharing by the TRAE Team
10:00 – 10:30 Hackathon Rules & Team Formation
10:30 – 12:00 Hackathon Begins – Start Building
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch (provided on-site)
13:00 – 16:30 Continued Development (Project submission deadline: 16:30)
16:30 – 17:30 Live Project Pitches & Judging Session
17:30 – 18:00 Winners Announcement & Group Photos
About the Hosts
Trae — Leading AI Coding IDE globally, helping developers and enterprises reimagine software development through human–AI collaboration.
About Pioneering Minds AI:
At pioneeringminds.ai, we grow AI native pioneers who build, deploy, and govern AI responsibly and put humans at the front seat. We help YOU - our AI pioneers - to truly understand AI and create real value out of AI.
Our mission is straightforward:
Accelerate Innovation: Equip participants with cutting-edge AI tools to deliver rapid prototypes.
Foster Collaboration: Unite diverse teams—students, engineers, and civic leaders—to tackle urban challenges head-on.
Create Lasting Impact: Offer continued mentorship and post-event partnerships so promising concepts can scale beyond the weekend.
Join Us
Be part of the next wave of AI builders redefining how software is created.
Build your vision—code with TRAE SOLO.