Claude Builders AI Hackathon 2026
One day. Four tracks. Build something that could change a life.
Inspired by Dario Amodei's “Machines of Loving Grace.”
⚠ Applications close March 16th
Mission start in
cat mission-brief.md
The theme is social impact. Four tracks. Real problems for real people.
78 universities across 12 countries are answering the same question: how can AI help people genuinely flourish? Pick your track. Form a team. Build something worth building.
Solo or up to three people. Free. Open to all universities. 72 hours to ship.
Claude Code
Agentic coding in your terminal. Build entire features with natural language: Claude writes, runs, and iterates on code for you.
Claude API
Direct model access via anthropic SDK. Stream completions, tool use, vision: build any AI-powered product from scratch.
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Biology and Physical Health
tap to explore →Biology and Physical Health
Healthcare is expensive, confusing, and out of reach for billions. Medical knowledge that could help people is locked behind jargon and paywalls.
- Diagnostic aids for underserved clinics
- Patient education tools
- Health literacy for treatment decisions
Neuroscience and Mental Health
tap to explore →Neuroscience and Mental Health
There are not enough therapists. Stigma prevents people from seeking help. Quality care is gatekept by insurance and geography.
- Evidence-based therapeutic support tools
- Mental health literacy platforms
- Early recognition and triage tools
Economic Empowerment and Education
tap to explore →Economic Empowerment and Education
Talent is universal. Access to quality education and opportunity is not. Language, geography, and wealth lock people out.
- Adaptive tutoring
- Career transition guidance
- Financial literacy for underserved communities
Creative Flourishing
tap to explore →Creative Flourishing
As AI handles routine work, questions about human purpose become urgent. Access to creative development and cultural preservation is unequal.
- Community storytelling platforms
- Language and culture preservation tools
- Purpose and meaning exploration guides
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Does this solve a real problem for a specific group of people? Could it actually reach and help them?
Does it work? Is the AI integration purposeful? Can you show it functioning for a real user?
Does it empower people rather than replace their judgment? Have you seriously considered what could go wrong and what you would do about it?
Can you clearly explain the problem, your solution, and what you would do next?
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Sponsors & Partners
Each sponsor hosts a sub-challenge — teams can win both the general prize and the sponsor's award.
Ready to take on a real problem?
Just pick a track and build something worth building.
Organized by Claude Builder Club @ McGill · In partnership with Anthropic