7 months ago
And the winner is...
The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news!
After an incredible weekend of innovation, collaboration, and groundbreaking AI solutions, we're thrilled to announce the winners of the Venture313 AI Buildathon 2025!
🥇 FIRST PLACE: 313SafeBeds : View Project
🥈 SECOND PLACE: First Responder Drone Dispatcher with AI : View Project
🥉 THIRD PLACE: Pulse Drone Network : View Project
🎬 VIEWERS CHOICE AWARD: FODALO : View Project
Congratulations to all our outstanding finalists:
- coFound - View Project
- Foodport - View Project
- FoDaLo - View Project
Thank You to Our Community
Massive thanks to…
7 months ago
VOTING NOW OPEN: Viewers Choice Award
The Venture 313 AI Buildathon finale presentations have concluded and it's time for YOU to choose the Viewers Choice Award winner. Vote for your favorite team based on their innovative solutions and compelling presentations.
Cast your vote by viewing the projects and videos below:
FODALO
Project Page: FODALO
Marketing Video: fodalo commercial
Jayda - Personal Terminal
Project Page: Jayda - Personal Terminal
Marketing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UPCw4PC0t4&t=4s
SeeHearBraille-Bringing TV to life for the deafblind
Project Page: SeeHearBraille-Bringing TV to life for the deafblind
Marketing Video: SeeHearBraille Ad
Voting closes at 2:00pm EDT Today! - make sure to review each…
7 months ago
Check out Round 1 Submissions & Register for Finale
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7 months ago
1 HOUR EXTENSION - 4 AM Deadline
We have extended the deadline 1 hour for any last minute changes.
Take the time to refine your submission.
7 months ago
Round 1 DEADLINE EXTENSION & RULES CLARIFICATION
Hello Hackers,
We have two important updates regarding the hackathon:
1. DEADLINE EXTENSIONWe're extending the Round 1 Virtual Submission deadline to Tuesday, September 23, 2025 @ 3:00 a.m. ET. This gives you an extra 24 hours to perfect your projects!
2. VIRTUAL HACK DAY - MONDAYMonday (9/22) will be a dedicated virtual hack day. You can join Discord: https://discord.gg/Hn7xnu4Y and connect with others. Email us at help-2025-V313-AIB@wncp.ai with any additional questions or for additional support.
3. RULES CLARIFICATIONFor Round 1 Virtual Submission, please ensure your entry includes:
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Required:
- 🎥 Demo Video (≤5 min): Team intro…
7 months ago
Day 2 = 🔥 | What’s Next for Venture 313 Hackathon
Hey Builders,
Day 2 (Hack Day 1) of the Venture 313 Buildathon was a total success—thank you for showing up and showing out! The energy at TechTown and the Industry Innovation Center was incredible, and the ideas flowing through the space are next-level.
Because so many of you are already deep in the zone, we’re not hosting a late-night session tonight. You’re building, collaborating, and crushing it—and that’s exactly what we want to see.
We finished Hack Day 1!—and here’s where things stand:
🔗 Team List + Concepts on Devpost
We’ve posted all the teams and ideas we know…
8 months ago
🔥 It’s Hack Day at the Ventures 313 AI Build‑A‑Thon! 🔥
Today’s the big day — join us at I2C (Industry Innovation Center) from 9AM–9PM for a full schedule of hands‑on action:
- 🧑💻 Workshops with AI experts ready to tackle your questions
- 🤝 One‑on‑one + group mentorship to push your ideas forward
- 👥 A perfect chance to lock in your team (or find one!)
- ☕ Breakfast + lunch provided, plus guest speakers to inspire your build
Don’t miss the momentum — come ready to learn, build, and innovate with 100+ fellow creators. 🚀
8 months ago
Learning Repo Live
📚 Learning & Development Repository is LIVE! 🚀
We’re excited to announce that the official Learning & Development Repository for the Ventures 313 AI Build‑A‑Thon is now available! This is your one‑stop hub to sharpen your skills and hit the ground running tomorrow.
Inside you’ll find:
- 🟢 Beginner Track — guided tutorials and tools like Lovable AI to help you launch your first AI prototype fast.
- 🧑💻 Developer Track — hands-on coding projects with Cursor IDE to accelerate your builds.
- 🏆 Expert Track — advanced workflows with Cursor + MCP plus deeper…
8 months ago
Ready for kickoff? Discord Server is Now Open To Find Teams!
🚀 The Ventures 313 AI Build‑A‑Thon Discord is LIVE! 🚀
Looking to find teammates, brainstorm ideas, or just connect with other builders before the event kicks off? Our official Discord server is now open!
Inside, you’ll find:
- 💡 Team Formation channels to connect with collaborators
- 🤝 Introductions & interest-based matchmaking
- 🧑🏫 Mentor Q&A threads during the competition
- 📢 Live updates & reminders so you never miss key deadlines
https://discord.gg/Hn7xnu4Y - Join Now!
Jump in now, say hi, and start building your squad for the Ventures 313 AI Build‑A‑Thon!
8 months ago
Detroit’s AI Buildathon Kicks Off Today
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8 months ago
Join us for our Virtual Session tonight @ 5:30pm
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Beyond the 9‑to‑5: |
Don’t miss this exclusive behind‑the‑scenes look at how Damien Peters (ex‑Facebook PM, MIT MBA) and Edo Williams (Gusto engineering; ex‑Amazon; ex-founder) turned "after‑hours hacks" into real investor‑backed startups.
Register Now, Don't Miss Your Spot!
What you'll see tonight:
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