about 12 hours ago
Submission Checklist: It’s Go Time!!
⏳ There is just one week left to enter your submission to the GitLab AI Hackathon. Submissions are due March 25, 2026.
Whether you’re nearly finished with your submission or have been putting it off and are planning to get everything done this week, the deadline is coming soon!!
Start or edit your submission here!
Get some tips from our submission form process, make sure all of your teammates have accepted their invitations to join the project, and use the checklist below to make sure you’re all set by the deadline!
Please keep this key milestone in mind for…
2 days ago
Planning your final week: GitLab AI Hackathon access
We are officially entering the final week of the GitLab AI Hackathon! It’s been great to see the ideas brewing in Discord, and we’re excited to see these digital teammates come to life.
As you plan your final week of building and orchestrating your GitLab Flows, we have a quick tip to ensure your weekend is productive:
Request Group Access by 3:00 pm EST on Friday, March 20: Joining the GitLab AI Hackathon group is a required step for deploying and submitting your agent. If you haven't requested access yet, please do so by this Friday. While we will continue…
9 days ago
Lights, Camera, Action! Submission video tips for hackers
We know as devs and innovators, your expertise normally lies behind the scenes, but the submission video needs time and care too! It's often the first (and sometimes only!) thing that judges review. Your video tells the story behind your project, providing a clear avenue to showcase your software and talent.
Prep your elevator pitch and don’t forget to include:
- how your project meets the hackathon requirements
- tools you used
- problem your project addresses
- solution your project addresses
Make sure you have access to the GitLab AI Hackathon group to publish your agent. Request Access here.
Demo your project in…
16 days ago
Did someone say….Prizes?
Whether you’re in it for the learning experience, the community, or just the fun of building cool software solutions, the possibility of winning swanky prizes is always a nice incentive to get you to the finish line! Here’s a reminder of the prize potential for eligible participants:
Overall Prizes:
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Grand Prize worth $15,000
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Most Impactful on GitLab & Google - worth $10,000
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Most Impactful on GitLab & Anthropic- worth $10,000
You can find this list of prizes, along with an important note on multiple prize eligibility, right here.
Make sure you have access to the GitLab AI Hackathon group…
22 days ago
Catch up on the gold you missed!
How are the projects coming along? Whether you’re deep in the zone or still looking for that spark, we want to help you keep the momentum going.
Did you miss our live Expert Sprint?
We sat down with the GitLab team to walk through exactly how to go from zero to custom AI agent inside your repo. If you’re looking to build and deploy on the GitLab Duo platform, this is a must-watch.
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Check out the recording here!
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The Vibe: 100% focused on technical deep-dives and overcoming building hurdles.
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The Experts: Lee Tickett & Mattias Michaux (Full…
26 days ago
How’s your GitLab AI Hackathon project coming along?
Whether or not you have started building your GitLab AI Hackathon project, the GitLab Discord #ai-hackathon channel and Devpost’s Discord Community are the perfect communities to connect with other developers! Not only can you bounce ideas off each other and ask other developers for technical help, but you can also use it to ask GitLab and Devpost teams questions and eventually show off your project when it’s finished!
🤝 Teaming up
Looking for a team to work with on your project? Post in the Discord channel! You can also use the challenge Participants Tab to search for other developers looking…
28 days ago
$65,000+ in prizes: Find your winning category
As you refine your projects, we want to make sure you have your eyes on the prize! With over $65,000 in total prizes up for grabs, there are several ways for your team to win.
Main Categories:
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Grand Prize: $15,000 USD + Swag
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Most Technically Impressive: $5000 USD + Swag
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Most Impactful: $5000 USD + Swag
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Easiest to Use: $5000 USD + Swag
Partner & Specialty Prizes: Building with specific tools or a focus on sustainability? Check out these dedicated awards:
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GitLab & Google: $10,000 Grand Prize & $3,500 Runner-Up
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GitLab & Anthropic: $10,000…