8090 x Highline Beta : Build for Builders Hackathon

​Join us for a fast-paced, high-energy build sprint where students and emerging developers create AI-powered tools that help engineers ship better, faster, and with more confidence. Hosted by Highline Beta in partnership with 8090.ai.

​Who Should Join

​University students and recent graduates passionate about:

• ​AI development

• ​Product design

• ​Software engineering

• ​Building tools that help other builders

​Solo participants welcome. Teams of 2–3 encouraged.

​What You’ll Be Building

​AI-powered dev tools that enhance:

• ​Developer productivity

• ​Code quality

• ​Collaboration and workflow

​You’ll get access to mentors from 8090.ai and leaders in the Toronto AI ecosystem.

​When

​Kickoff Night — January 16, 2026 (virtual or in-person)

​5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Welcome, challenge overview, and team formation.

​Hack Day — January 17, 2026 (in-person)

​8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Full-day build, mentorship, and final presentations.

​Teams will have one night to plan and one full day to build before presenting to the panel.

​Prizing: The Builder’s Grant

​A recognition of the team building the best tools that help others build better.

​Winners receive:

• ​Fast-track interview with 8090.ai

• ​Tech gadgets / credits

• ​1:1 coffee chat with Sahand Sojoodi, VP of Engineering, 8090.ai

• ​Feature on LinkedIn and X

​8090 Solutions builds and operates Software Factory, an AI-native system that gives top-down control over Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Today, we use Software Factory to design, develop, and host custom software for enterprise clients. Soon, enterprises will be able to subscribe to Software Factory directly.