Build the Future of Creative AI at Lower Cost
Turn your idea into a scalable creative AI tool, powered by OpenInfer’s distributed inference engine.
- Free
- to enter
- 1–3
- per team
- Global
- remote-friendly
- June 3
- Registration deadline
- June 10–11
- Hackathon dates
The mission
Reimagine what designers can do with AI that runs anywhere.
OpenInfer turns fragmented heterogeneous compute — NPUs, CPUs, GPUs — into one coordinated AI system. Your challenge: use that power to build creative tools that put real value in the hands of designers and creators.
Hardware Agnostic
Run inference across any device, any vendor.
Easy to Deploy
Sandbox credentials provided to every team.
Resource Unbound
Mesh nodes together to scale beyond a single box.
Participation
Who can join
Open to builders everywhere. Just bring an idea, a small team, and curiosity about distributed inference.
Team Size
1–3 participants per team
Who Can Join
Open to all developers, researchers, and builders worldwide
Prerequisites
Basic familiarity with REST APIs; AI/ML experience recommended but not required
API Access
OpenInfer sandbox credentials provided to all registered teams at kickoff
Cost to Enter
Free
How we score
Judging criteria
Submissions are evaluated across five weighted dimensions. Practical design value carries the most weight.
Note to judges
The highest‑weighted criterion is Design Utility & Innovation. An app that fails to provide significant practical value to a designer, even if technically complex, will score significantly lower than a creative, highly useful AI designer app.
Rewards
Top three will walk away with
The leading teams unlock funding, investor access, and a public launch spotlight.
Seed Funding
Seed funding support led by CEO of OpenInfer to help you turn your prototype into a company.
VC Pitch arranged by OpenInfer
Direct pitch opportunity with investors who back deep-tech founders.
Featured Spotlight
Showcased on OpenInfer's blog and LinkedIn to amplify your launch to the AI community.
Ready to design the next generation?
Bring a team of 1–3, claim your sandbox credentials at kickoff, and ship something that moves the field forward.
Questions
FAQ
Do I need prior AI/ML experience?+
No. Basic familiarity with REST APIs is enough — we'll provide everything you need to call OpenInfer.
How big can a team be?+
Between 1 and 3 participants. Solo builders are welcome.
Is it really free?+
Yes. There's no entry fee, and every registered team gets OpenInfer sandbox credentials at kickoff.
Who owns the IP?+
You do. Your team retains full ownership of everything you build.