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.
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.
Develop end-to-end projects that demonstrate creativity, technical rigor, and the power of agent-driven development.
Awards
Top 3 Overall Teams: Winning teams will get the chance to gain the cash prize($1200 in total) and social media exposure.
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. Pioneering Minds AI Group. 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.