AI for a Free Future
Technology for Force Good, Truth, and Freedom
June 27-29, 2025
Warsaw, Madrid, Online
About Hackathon
Hackathon Prizes
Entrepreneurship is a pillar of freedom, but not all entrepreneurs have the right to be free. This 48-hour hybrid hackathon is part of Imaguru’s global campaign: Declare Entrepreneurship as a Human Right.
In a time when truth, innovation, and democracy are under threat, we believe in the power of technology as a force for good. We invite developers, startups, designers, and creative thinkers to come together and build AI-powered solutions that defend freedom, support truth, and create lasting impact.
Join us to stand for open, secure, and democratic digital futures — and use your skills to drive meaningful change.
In a time when truth, innovation, and democracy are under threat, we believe in the power of technology as a force for good. We invite developers, startups, designers, and creative thinkers to come together and build AI-powered solutions that defend freedom, support truth, and create lasting impact.
Join us to stand for open, secure, and democratic digital futures — and use your skills to drive meaningful change.
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Cybersecurity
Digital Identity
Education
Future of Work
Information
Ethics & Truth
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Teams Participating in the Hackathon
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How it Works️
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Choose your location, brainstorm your ideas, and register either as a team or an individual participant.
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Once your registration is confirmed, join the Imaguru hybrid platform to connect with others and form your team before the hackathon begins.
Take part in an intensive
48-hour experience where you’ll develop a working prototype with the support of expert mentors and fellow team members.
48-hour experience where you’ll develop a working prototype with the support of expert mentors and fellow team members.
Showcase your solution
in front of a panel of judges and compete to be recognized as one of the top-performing teams.
in front of a panel of judges and compete to be recognized as one of the top-performing teams.
Mentors and Judges
Anouk Muis
Solutions Engineer at OpenAI
Tak Lo
Founder of Zeroth.ai, one of the first accelerators that solely focused on AI technologies
Peter Vesterbacka
Founder of FinEst Bay Area, Mobile Monday, and Slush
Co-founder aishift.co
Expertise: Product Development & Engineering, Full-Stack Development, Digital Tooling & Customization.
Expertise: Product Development & Engineering, Full-Stack Development, Digital Tooling & Customization.
Andrei Semenov
Andrew Tomin
Product Manager, EPAM Systems
Edasi Labs CEO, designs and runs large-scale innovation systems
Calum Cameron
Co-founder aishift.co
Expertise: Product & Strategy, AI & Tech, Entrepreneurship, Digital transformation.
Expertise: Product & Strategy, AI & Tech, Entrepreneurship, Digital transformation.
Maksim Siadura
Product & Growth Expert (gosu.team, PandaDoc, Apollo, Wallarm), Angel Investor, Tech Entrepreneur
Siarhei Keller
Michal Barodkin
Founder of HeartScan, using AI and only smartphone motion sensors to detect heart disease early
Friday, June 27th
Agenda
The hackathon begins with an energizing opening at 6:00PM. Pre-formed teams pitch their ideas to the community and mentors, seeking validation and feedback before officially diving into development.
Saturday, June 28th
Sunday, June 29th
The day is filled with team checkpoints, personalized 1:1 mentoring sessions, and open masterclass. In the evening, everyone comes together to relax, connect, and recharge during the networking break.
The final day continues with a team checkpoint and one-on-one mentoring sessions. In the evening, top teams pitch their projects during the Final Stage, followed by a networking session to celebrate AI.
Success Stories
At an Imaguru Hackathon, MSQRD created its first prototype — the face-filter app quickly went viral and was acquired by Meta (Facebook) just six months later.
Imaguru Hackathon is where bold ideas turn into real startups — it's the perfect place to begin your journey.
TrackDuck, a feedback tool for web designers, gained early traction through the hackathon and later secured funding and an acquisition by InVision, a global design platform.
FAQ
Teams can be pre-formed during registration or created through our Imaguru hybrid platform before the hackathon begins. If you register as an individual, you’ll have the chance to connect with others during the team-matching phase and join forces around shared ideas or skill sets. You get access to the platform once your registration is approved.
Our hackathon is hybrid, meaning you can participate either in person or remotely. Imaguru’s platform and tools ensure seamless collaboration between onsite and virtual participants, allowing anyone to contribute, no matter where they are.
You’ll have access to a team of expert mentors, including AI professionals, startup advisors, and industry leaders. We’ll also provide technical resources, workshops, and facilitation support throughout the 48-hour hackathon to help your team stay focused and move fast.
Top teams will receive access to a follow-up acceleration program.
Not at all! You can join with just an idea, a concept, or even a personal skillset. Whether you're building from scratch or enhancing an MVP, the hackathon is designed to support innovation at any stage.
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