Vibe Coding Hackathon
Build software by speaking the product into being
September 26-28, 2025
Warsaw, Madrid, Online
About Hackathon
Imaguru Vibe Coding* is a 48 hour hybrid hackathon where teams use generative AI (LLMs, agent pipelines, RAG) to produce functional prototypes from plain language descriptions. We pair domain expertise with prompt engineering and operational mentors so you ship pilot-ready solutions that address market needs, respect regulation, privacy and the craft of good product design.
From a natural-language brief to a pilot-ready product: use generative AI to design, build and validate solutions for wellness, work, industry, education, sport and the environment — fast, responsibly, and with a path to real pilots.
From a natural-language brief to a pilot-ready product: use generative AI to design, build and validate solutions for wellness, work, industry, education, sport and the environment — fast, responsibly, and with a path to real pilots.
Wellness & Health Tech
Future of Work
Business & Industry Solutions
Education
Sport Tech
Environment & Climate Change
Hackathon Prizes
*Vibe coding is a revolutionary programming approach that leverages generative AI models to build software through natural language descriptions. Instead of writing code line by line, you describe what you want your application to do, and AI transforms your vision into working software. It's programming by intention, not implementation.
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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.
Friday, Sept 26th
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, Sept 27th
Sunday, Sept 28th
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.
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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.
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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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