AIVIA™ Summer 2025 Hackathon
Build Skills, Then Build Systems
Open to anyone interested in AI-augmented problem-solving: students, professionals, career changers, and lifelong learners. All backgrounds welcome!
Learn → Qualify → Build → Showcase
Work in global teams • Build real AI-augmented systems • Get evaluated through conversation, not just code
Open to All
- No prior experience required—learn and build
- One-time platform setup fee ($25) includes hackathon access
- Open to students, professionals, and curious minds worldwide
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Jump into Steps 1 & 2 to pick your project:
Step 1 - Explore Project Tracks & Timeline
Step 2 - Take a Deeper Dive into Projects
Then move on to Steps 3–5 to Qualify, Team Up, and Build:
Step 3 - Unlock Your Spot
Step 4 - Form or Join a Team
Step 5 -Build, Submit & Showcase
What Makes This Hackathon Different
Global Collaboration Made EasyAfter qualifying, connect with participants worldwide. Use built-in tools to message teammates or let STEM-Away auto-form a diverse, balanced team for you. |
Free MentoringGet real-time help from experts—no applications or exclusivity. STEM-Away® offers free, chat-based mentoring for all participants. |
Flexible by DesignChoose your path: explore Sprint 1, advance to the final showcase, or quietly build a prototype—the format adapts to your goals. |
Built for Real GrowthEvery phase—from prep projects to team formation—is designed to help you gain hands-on experience in AI-augmented systems, not just win trophies. |
What You’ll Gain
Practical GenAI Skills
Design AI-augmented workflows, craft effective prompts, build RAG systems, fine-tune LLM outputs, and integrate AI with interactive apps
Real-World Datasets
Apply skills to complex data in finance, cybersecurity, healthcare, manufacturing, and human-AI interaction
Industry-Ready Prototypes
Deliver polished Streamlit dashboards and CLI tools for your portfolio
Global Network
Collaborate with peers and mentors worldwide in remote team settings
About Virtual Internships (Year-Round Program)
Note: For Summer 2025, our Virtual Internship takes the form of the hackathon above.
Traditional Virtual Internships offer real-world experience through transformational team projects, free mentorship, and paid team-lead roles.
How Traditional Internships Work:
- Apply & Evaluate via AIVIA™ project assessment
- Select Project - Research paper or innovative product build
- Follow Phases - Replicate → Extend → Present (Research) or Architect → Design → Test (Product)
- Lead & Earn - Paid weekly compensation for team leads
- Collaborate - Continuous mentoring via Mentor Chains®
Join our global alumni network of 3,000+ members from 80+ countries. See our Testimonial Wall for success stories.
All participants must be experienced enough for unsupervised team collaboration via Discord/Slack.
