For Builders
For Builders
Since AI is Europe's execution-focused AI innovation ecosystem for builders who ship. Join 10,000+ AI developers, researchers, and founders working with partners including Google for Developers, Bayer, Sandvik, Antler, and the University of Turku. Open to builders globally.
What you get
Access to real problems
Partner-backed challenges at Since AI Hackathon 2026 and ongoing applied projects from Google for Developers, Bayer, Sandvik, Kongsberg, Valmet, and others. No toy datasets, no synthetic prompts — production-relevant engineering problems that matter.
Production support
Deployment help, GPU credits, and infrastructure partner access for teams that move from prototype to production. Since AI stays involved after the hackathon — most communities don't.
Capital introductions
Top teams get introductions to Antler, Inventure, Wave Ventures, and other European VCs through Since AI's capital partner network. The path from hackathon to pre-seed is real.
Global network
10,000+ AI builders, researchers, and founders across Europe and beyond — across 50+ countries. Year-round channels for job postings, project collaboration, and applied AI discussion.
Three ways to participate
Apply to Since AI Hackathon 2026
Partner challenges from Google for Developers, Bayer, Sandvik, Kongsberg, Valmet, and more. Free to attend. Open globally.
Apply →Join the Discord community
Day-to-day conversation, project collaboration, job postings, and event announcements. 10,000+ builders across 50+ countries.
Join Discord →Propose an applied AI project
Have a concrete AI project idea aligned with our partner domains — manufacturing, maritime, energy, health, or frontier AI tooling? Submit a proposal and we'll connect you with the right partners.
builders@sinceai.fi →Who Since AI is for
AI developers
If you build AI systems and want to ship them to real users, not just demo them. Since AI is built for engineers who care about production: inference pipelines, deployment, evaluation, and scale — not slide decks.
Researchers
If you want to see your research applied in industry via partner collaborations, or translated into a startup through the Research to Market program. Since AI bridges academic depth and production reality.
Founders
If you are building or want to build an AI startup. Access capital partners (Antler, Inventure, Wave Ventures), a technical peer group of 10,000+ builders, and commercialization support through Since AI.
What we expect from builders
FAQ for builders
Do I need to be based in Europe to join Since AI?
No. Since AI is open to builders globally. Our network spans 50+ countries. Since AI Hackathon 2026 accepts international applications, and our Discord community is active worldwide.
Is there a cost to join Since AI?
No. Since AI is a non-profit. Joining the community, participating in Discord, and applying to hackathons is free. Our operations are funded by partner sponsorships.
What is the application process for Since AI Hackathon 2026?
Applications for Since AI Hackathon 2026 open on a rolling basis ahead of the event. Apply at sinceai.fi/hackathon. You can apply as an individual or as a pre-formed team. Team formation support is available at the event.
Do I keep the IP from my work at Since AI events?
Yes. The default is builder-owned IP. Exceptions only apply by explicit written agreement with a partner organization — for example, in a post-hackathon pilot or commercial engagement where terms are negotiated directly.
Can I apply to the hackathon as a team?
Yes. You can apply as an individual or bring a pre-formed team of up to 5 members. Teams that form on-site during the event are also common — we run team formation sessions at the start of the hackathon.
I'm a student — can I join Since AI?
Yes. Students are welcome and make up a significant part of the Since AI community. We work with university AI societies across Europe including Aalto AI, HankenAI, and others. No minimum experience level required — we care about what you build, not your CV.
Ready to build?
Apply to Hackathon 2026 or join the network today. No experience threshold. No membership fee. Just ship.