Before the conference, Niemeyer in Groningen transforms into a two-day arena for builders, creators, researchers and problem-solvers. Choose between freely exploring AI or joining a multidisciplinary team to tackle a concrete challenge. Selected winners may get the opportunity to present their results at the aiGrunn Conference on November 13.
The aiGrunn Hackathon runs two parallel streams across both days. Choose the one that fits how you want to work.
No fixed goal, no prescribed outcome. Dive into a technology, a dataset, or an idea you've been curious about. Tinker, experiment, and show the community what you discovered.
Join a multidisciplinary team to build your own AI company, solve a real-world challenge for an organisation, or create an immersive city tour and develop Artify.
November 11 & 12, 2026. Both streams run across both days. You get two full days to build, iterate, and refine.
Niemeyer, Groningen. A creative venue in the heart of the city with space to work, collaborate, and get into the zone.
Selected winners from the hackathon may get the opportunity to present their work live at the aiGrunn Conference on November 13.
The Explore stream welcomes developers, researchers, designers, students, entrepreneurs, AI enthusiasts and anyone curious about building or experimenting with AI. The Challenge stream, powered by Green Business Challenge, is open to changemakers aged 18–30 with a Dutch residential address. No previous AI experience is required.
Food and drinks provided throughout both days. We keep everyone fuelled so you can keep building.
Hackathon participants receive a discounted ticket to the aiGrunn Conference on November 13 to see the results presented on stage.
Spots are limited. Fill in the application form and choose the stream that fits you best. If you choose the Challenge stream, we'll direct you to Green Business Challenge to complete your registration.
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