ALPHAG3N 2026 HAI Hackathon @ Stanford
Join us at Stanford on May 23–24 for the ALPHAG3N HAI Hackathon, an in-person build sprint centered on human-centered AI. Hosted at the Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center, this event brings together ambitious builders, students, and founders to turn ideas into working prototypes in a focused, high-energy setting.
This year’s challenge is about building AI as a partner, not just a replacement. Teams will create tools that help people work, learn, create, or access opportunities more effectively while keeping humans in the loop. We’re looking for projects that use AI in a meaningful way and show clear real-world value.
Participants will compete in teams of 3-5 (build your own team!). Throughout the event, you’ll hear from guest speakers who are actively shaping the future of AI. Expect practical insights, thoughtful discussion, and a strong room of collaborators. Whether you’re coming to ship a project, meet talented teammates, or get a closer look at what top AI builders are working on right now, the ALPHAG3N Hackathon @ Stanford is designed to make the experience worthwhile.
Prizes & Perks
1st PLACE
Cash Prize: $1,500
Software: Elicit AI PRO Licenses for the whole team
Networking: Planned meetings with PearVC, Reach Capital, and Inspirit AI
Recognition: Official Certificate & Sponsor Merch
2nd PLACE
Cash Prize: $750
Software: Elicit AI Plus Licenses for the whole team
Networking: Planned meetings with PearVC and Reach Capital
Recognition: Official Certificate & Sponsor Merch
3rd PLACE
Cash Prize: $250
Software: Elicit AI Plus Licenses for the whole team
Networking: Future meetings with PearVC and Reach Capital
Recognition: Official Certificate & Sponsor Merch
Special Awards
Honorable Mention: Starbucks gift cards for the whole team & Certificates
Best Technical Award: Official Certificate
Best Presentation Award: Official Certificate
Panel of Judges
Your final prototypes and presentations will be evaluated by an expert lineup of judges:
Venture Capital representation from Pear VC
Venture Capital representation from Reach Capital
The Head of USAAIO
A Software Engineer from TikTok
A Bay Area expert with over 43 years of experience in the business and tech fields
A Stanford Professor
Swag & Raffle Giveaways
Exclusive Merch: Every participant will receive ALPHAG3N computer stickers alongside official sponsor merch.
The Raffle Bowl: Enter your name into the raffle bowl during morning check-in! Want to maximize your odds? You can purchase additional raffle entries on-site.
Full Hackathon Schedule
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q7ZSwLr9pdSUUet11s437dHaSD3iSmSse4V3TRKbWDU/edit?usp=sharing
Our Sponsors
We are proud to partner with industry pioneers to power this build sprint:
PearVC | Mithril | Elicit | Reach Capital | Inspirit AI | USAAIO | HumanX
For more information, please visit: https://www.alphag3n.com/ Join the ALPHAG3N community Discord: https://discord.gg/s7vBxegyB