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: $1,500Software: Elicit AI PRO Licenses for the whole teamNetworking: Planned meetings with PearVC, Reach Capital, and Inspirit AIRecognition: Official Certificate & Sponsor Merch 2nd PLACE Cash Prize: $750Software: Elicit AI Plus Licenses for the whole teamNetworking: Planned meetings with PearVC and Reach CapitalRecognition: Official Certificate & Sponsor Merch 3rd PLACE Cash Prize: $250Software: Elicit AI Plus Licenses for the whole teamNetworking: Future meetings with PearVC and Reach CapitalRecognition: Official Certificate & Sponsor Merch Special Awards Honorable Mention: Starbucks gift cards for the whole team & CertificatesBest Technical Award: Official CertificateBest 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 VCVenture Capital representation from Reach CapitalThe Head of USAAIOA Software Engineer from TikTokA Bay Area expert with over 43 years of experience in the business and tech fieldsA 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