Global Online Hackathon: Build AI Apps for the Rest of Us
If AI demos always stop at a chatbot or prompt, what comes next?
This hackathon is about building small, useful AI-native app prototypes on Anna.
Anna is an AI app runtime and developer platform where humans and AI can work together through app UI, tools, state, permissions, and human review. You do not need to learn a new programming language.
Build one focused workflow: a productivity tool, research assistant, creative workspace, game, automation flow, developer tool, or something new.
You do not need to ship a full production product. Build a focused Anna App prototype: one clear workflow, one working interaction, and a meaningful use of AI.
🏆 PRIZE
$300 Winner Takes All. Focused ideas and working demos matter more than size.
🔨 WHAT TO BUILD
More than a static page, more than a plain chatbot. Show AI participating through a workflow, tool call, generation step, structured UI, saved state, or human review.
Start with a simple App UI using HTML, CSS, JS, or React. Add tools and state only where they help.
⚡ WHY IT'S EASY TO BUILD
Anna handles the platform layer: app runtime, tool calling, permissions, local development, and a path to distribution. You can start with a lightweight HTML/CSS/JS or React UI, then add Tools, Skills, and state only where they help.
🚀 HOW TO START
Register on Luma.
Join Discord for starter docs, templates, and build support.
Pick one everyday workflow.
Build a small working demo.
Submit your project by the deadline.
🧭 JUDGING CRITERIA
Usefulness & user value
Working demo
Meaningful use of AI
Fit with Anna
Creativity & execution
📦 WHAT TO SUBMIT
Your Anna App or project artifact: shareable Anna App, runnable project, zip, private repo, or local run instructions
A short project description: what you built, who it is for, how AI is used, and how it connects to Anna
Optional short demo video
📅 TIMELINE
Jun 12, 12 PM ET: Pre-Hackathon Info Session & Live Q&A (with the founders)
Jun 15: Kickoff & build week begins
Jun 22, 11:59 PM ET: Final submission deadline
Jun 23: Judging & winner announcement
✅ WHO CAN JOIN
Open to everyone, worldwide. Build solo or in a team of up to 5.
💬 STARTER RESOURCES
New to Anna? Start here:
• Developer Hub: https://anna\.partners/developers
• Runnable examples: https://github\.com/whtcjdtc2007/anna\-executa\-examples
• Concepts: https://anna\.partners/developers/overview/concepts
Join Discord if you want help choosing an idea, finding teammates, or getting unstuck.