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Since AI partners with leading AI companies, industrial organizations, research groups, and investors across Europe to turn frontier AI into shipped products. Strategic partners include Google for Developers, Bayer, Sandvik, Kongsberg, Valmet, Antler, Inventure, and Wave Ventures. Partner with Since AI to access 10,000+ AI builders, sponsor hackathon challenges, and run applied AI pilots.
Three ways to partner
Sponsor a hackathon challenge
Bring a real AI problem to Since AI Hackathon 2026. Get 1,000+ builders working on it over 72 hours. Best teams continue into your pilot.
- —Dedicated challenge track at the hackathon
- —Access to top performers for recruiting and pilots
- —Co-branded post-event report
- —Builder IP pathways configurable by partner
Recruit AI talent
Since AI's network includes 10,000+ AI builders across Europe. Access top performers through hackathons, applied projects, and direct introductions.
- —Targeted candidate introductions
- —Pre-vetted by hackathon performance
- —Global reach, European base
- —Non-profit — no recruiter fees
Run an applied AI pilot
Turn a research problem into a working prototype with a top team from the Since AI network. Pilots run post-hackathon or on standalone timelines.
- —Matched team based on problem domain
- —Production-grade outputs
- —Commercialization pathway via the Research to Market program
- —Connection to VCs if outcomes warrant
Challenge themes from past partners
Public summaries only. Full challenge materials and solutions are not published. See all projects →
Maritime Sound Signal Detection
Audio ML for detecting and classifying maritime sound signals in real-time for autonomous vessel safety. Teams explored CNN-based models for COLREG whistle signals in noisy environments. Top teams advanced into further collaboration.
Intelligent Spare Part Discovery
Agent-based system for detecting and resolving spare-part inquiries with SKU search and product matching. Teams built RAG pipelines over product catalogs to cut support response time. Outputs progressed toward production evaluation.
Visual Object Detection for Industrial Field Devices
3D and vision-based detection of industrial equipment in challenging field conditions. Teams explored CV models robust to lighting variation, occlusion, and complex angles for integration with maintenance workflows.
Open Build Track: Voice AI Applications
Open-ended exploration of voice AI using the ElevenLabs API. Teams shipped creative voice applications spanning text-to-speech, voice cloning, and conversational agents, demonstrating novel commercial use cases.
How partnerships work
Intro call
Understand your goals — recruiting, hackathon challenge, pilot project, or strategic partnership. 30 minutes.
Scope definition
Define the challenge, timeline, deliverables, and IP terms. We co-design challenges so they're technically feasible and commercially meaningful.
Execution
Hackathon, standalone project, or ongoing engagement. 1,000+ builders on your challenge in 72 hours, or a matched team on a defined problem.
Continued collaboration
Top teams continue into pilots, hires, or investments. Since AI stays involved through production support and VC introductions where relevant.
Frequently asked questions about partnering
What's the cost of sponsoring a Since AI Hackathon 2026 challenge?
Partnership packages are tiered based on scope — challenge sponsorship, recruiting access, workshop, or full strategic partnership. Contact partners@sinceai.fi for a tailored proposal.
Who owns the IP from hackathon projects?
IP ownership is configured per partnership. Default: builders own their work, partners get a non-exclusive license to evaluate. Custom arrangements are possible for pilots and commercial engagements.
Can we recruit specific individuals from the hackathon?
Yes. Partners get introductions to top performers during and after the event. All recruiting is direct between partner and builder — Since AI facilitates, not intermediates.
Do we need to be based in Europe to partner?
No. Since AI partners include global organizations. Google for Developers, for example, operates internationally. Partners can be based anywhere.
How soon can a partnership start?
Most partnerships formalize within 2–4 weeks from the first intro call, depending on scope. Hackathon sponsorships are accepted up to 6 weeks before the event.
What outcomes should we expect?
Realistic outcomes from a hackathon sponsorship include 3–8 strong prototype projects on your challenge, 2–5 high-signal recruiting conversations, and 1–2 candidates for deeper pilots or collaboration.
Ready to partner?
Join Google for Developers, Bayer, Sandvik, Kongsberg, Valmet, and 25+ other organizations building at the frontier of applied AI.
Start a partnership conversation → partners@sinceai.fiBacked by global AI leaders, European VCs, and world-class research groups.
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