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Leuphana AI Hackathon

From problem to prototype: Build your AI start-up in a weekend!

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From problem to prototype in a weekend: Whether you’re bringing your own idea or want to work as part of a team to solve other people’s challenges, use state-of-the-art AI tools to build working prototypes in record time.

From problem to AI prototype in 48 hours!

Want to do more than just talk about AI – want to use it to build real products? The Leuphana AI Hackathon is your chance.

What to expect:

  • Ideas and pitching: Bring your own ideas or join a team on Friday evening to work together on finding a solution to a relevant problem.
  • Vibe-Coding & Prototyping: Experience how AI tools (e.g. Lovable) make it possible to create working product versions over a weekend without in-depth programming knowledge.
  • Expert Mentoring: Experienced founders and tech experts will support you with technical implementation and business model development.
  • Final Pitch: Present your prototype on Sunday to a high-calibre jury
     

Learn from the best. Our jury and mentors cover a wide range of fields:

  • Technical Experts: AI specialists and software architects
  • Business Mentors: Experienced founders and CEOs who will help you make your idea viable
  • Jury: Experts from academia, business and the investment sector

Programm

Friday

17:00 – 18:00
Check-in & Networking

18:00 – 18:30
Welcome & Agenda

18:30 – 19:30
60-second pitches (idea presentation)

19:30 – 20:00
Voting & Team Building

20:00 – Open End
Initial Planning & Start Building
 

Saturday

Morning:
Mentor Introduction & Business Model Canvas

Afternoon:
Prototyping & Mentoring Sessions with Experts

15:00 – 16:00
Pitch training (feedback session for all)

Evening:
'Integration of feedback & further testing

Sunday

Morning:
Final validations & finalisation of the pitch

Afternoon:
Final pitches (5 mins + Q&A) in front of the jury

Evening:
Award ceremony & networking

Any Questions?

We’re happy to help with any questions or suggestions. Give us a call, send us an email or just pop in!

  • Christian Borck, M.A.
  • Maria Luisa Kirschstein
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©Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre
©IGNITE Startup Club Lüneburg

The Leuphana AI Hackathon is an event organised by the Leuphana Startup Lab project, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the State of Lower Saxony, in cooperation with the Leuphana AI Campus, funded by the Foundation for Innovation in Higher Education, and IGNITE Startup Club Lüneburg.