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Access 500+ AI Developers.
Build Real Solutions.

Partner with Since AI to recruit top talent, solve technical challenges, and build your brand in Finland's largest AI community. 80% of our partners have successfully hired developers from our hackathons.

Sponsor Since AI Hackathon 2026
500+
AI Developers
In our Discord community
200+
Hackathon Participants
Per major event
80%
Placement Rate
Partners hired our members
30+
Projects Built
Real AI solutions delivered

Trusted by Leading Companies

Join 15+ companies investing in Finland's AI community

Partners

Valmet logo
Sandvik logo
Kongsberg logo
ElevenLabs logo
Antler logo
Featherless.ai logo
Skillio logo
A'Pelago logo
Eisko logo
Business Turku logo
Bayer logo

Supporting Partners

University of Turku logo
Turku AMK logo
City of Turku logo
Boost Turku logo
AI Mad Lab logo
Aalto AI logo

Why Partner With Since AI?

Concrete outcomes that drive business value

Access Top AI Talent

Connect with 500+ AI developers, ML engineers, researchers, and founders. 80% of our partner companies have successfully hired from our community.

Direct access to pre-vetted developers
Recruiting events with 200+ attendees
Job board access for 500+ Discord members
Resume database from hackathon participants

Solve Real Business Challenges

Present your AI/ML challenges at hackathons. Get 10-15 teams building solutions over 48 hours with fresh perspectives and cutting-edge approaches.

10-15 solution prototypes in 48 hours
Access to innovative AI approaches
POCs ready for internal testing
Technical reports and documentation

Build Brand Awareness

Position your company as an AI innovation leader. Reach 500+ developers through hackathons, social media, and community engagement.

Logo placement on website & materials
Social media mentions (3,000+ reach)
Speaking opportunities at events
Blog posts and case studies

Support the AI Ecosystem

Invest in the future of AI in Finland. Help build a thriving community that advances the field and creates opportunities for everyone.

CSR and community impact
Pipeline for future talent
Advance AI research and applications
Strengthen regional tech ecosystem

What Partners Say

Real outcomes from real collaborations

"We met highly capable builders and moved from introductions to interviews fast. The quality was senior-level—clear thinking, clean implementation, and strong communication."

Partner, Engineering
Recruiting + collaboration outcomes

"In one weekend we saw more solution diversity than we typically get in months. Multiple teams delivered demo-ready prototypes we could immediately test internally."

Partner, Product & Technology
Prototype-ready deliverables

"The biggest surprise was execution speed. Teams didn't just generate ideas—they shipped working systems, explained trade-offs, and presented like a professional product team."

Partner, Innovation / Talent
High-signal brand + talent pipeline

What surprised partners most

Many partners came in expecting early-stage concepts. Instead, they were genuinely surprised by how far teams could push a solution in 72 hours—not just prototypes, but testable, demo-ready systems with clear reasoning and trade-offs.

What made the difference was team composition: several teams naturally formed like real startups—a strong software engineer, an AI/ML engineer, a commercially minded builder, and a confident presenter. The result wasn't "hackathon theater"; for many partners, the output was already good enough for a first internal pilot right after the event.

Company names and exact numbers are shared privately.

Partnership Formats

We work with companies as equals — focused on real problems, real builders, and measurable outcomes. All partnerships are customizable.

Challenge Partner

A focused challenge with clear deliverables and a simple process.

€3,000
Best for: Companies with a specific technical problem
We scope the challenge with you (30–45 min kickoff)
Your challenge presented to all teams (high-level brief)
You join judging for your category
Deliverables: demo + repo + short results summary
Priority interview rights with top team(s) (opt-in)
Logo on challenge materials + website
Prize money is discussed.
Post-event outcomes documentation
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Workshop Partner

Run a technical workshop or masterclass for the community.

€1,500
Best for: Developer tools, APIs, technical products
60–90 min workshop slot
Direct access to 50–100 builders
Recording shared with community (if permitted)
Logo on workshop materials
Social promo
Job post in Discord (1 month)
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Job Board Partner

Ongoing hiring access to the community.

€500/month
Best for: Continuous AI recruiting
Dedicated #jobs access
Unlimited job posts
Company profile in Discord
Monthly featured job highlight
Direct candidate messaging (opt-in)
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Community Partner

Support the community and enable prizes, spaces, and builder programs.

Prize money is discussed.
Best for: Companies that want long-term community impact
Support prizes and builder programs (scope agreed together)
Brand placement on website and event materials
Optional presence at community sessions
Access to community updates and partner recap
Option to co-host a community moment (e.g., lightning talks)
Partnership outcomes summary (post-event)
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Need something different? We can tailor the partnership to your goals.

Contact us for custom options

Ready to Partner With Since AI?

Join Valmet, Sandvik, Kongsberg, ElevenLabs, and 10+ other leading companies investing in Finland's AI community. Let's discuss how we can help you achieve your goals.