SVB Presents: Musa Labs Hackathon SF
(Can be attended virtually)
AI Innovation Hackathon: Build the Future of Intelligent Solutions
Join us for an afternoon hackathon where innovators, students, and builders come together to create the next generation of AI-powered solutions. Participants will design and deploy intelligent applications tackling real-world problems across industries. In just one day, teams will compete to build commercially viable, high-impact products that showcase the power and potential of applied AI.
Note: This is an open-stack hackathon. Bring your preferred tools and frameworks—Microsoft AI Foundry environments will be available for those who wish to use them.
Challenge Area
This hackathon is open to all industries and verticals. Teams are encouraged to innovate in any domain—whether logistics, healthcare, finance, education, sustainability, or creative technology.
Your challenge: Build an AI solution that demonstrates real-world value, innovation, and greatest human impact.
Tools & Technology
Open-stack environment — use any frameworks, models, or cloud platforms you prefer
Optional access to Microsoft AI Foundry environments for those who wish to leverage them
APIs, datasets, and developer tools provided during the event
Event Schedule
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Orientation & Lunch
Welcome remarks, keynote on emerging AI trends, and overview of available tools
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Hacking Sprint
Teams form and build with mentorship support from Microsoft engineers and industry experts
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Judging & Awards Ceremony
Teams present their solutions to judges; winners are announced
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Networking Happy Hour & Dinner
Celebrate the day’s innovations and connect with fellow participants
Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated on three key dimensions:
Impact & Market Potential: The commercial relevance and scalability of the solution in its chosen domain. Magnitude of impact.
Responsible & Ethical AI: Integration of safeguards, compliance, and ethical design principles.
Completeness & Execution: How robust, functional, and polished the prototype is within the hackathon timeframe.
Prizes
💰 $3,000 in total cash prizes will be awarded to the top-performing teams whose projects best demonstrate innovation, impact, and execution quality.
Food & Networking
Enjoy snacks at kickoff and a networking dinner + happy hour after judging to celebrate the day’s innovations and foster new connections.
Who Should Join
Students in STEM, computer science, or data-focused majors
Founders and early-stage builders experimenting with applied AI
Developers, data scientists, and technologists eager to push the boundaries of intelligent systems