What if you could turn your idea into a working business in just one day?
AI Builders Day 2026 is a high-energy, hands-on build day in Bengaluru, presented by Airtribe and powered by Pine Labs. Up to 500 builders, creators, aspiring entrepreneurs and AI enthusiasts come together to build a company from scratch in just 12 hours.
Powered by the latest AI tools, this is your chance to go beyond ideas and actually build. You will find a problem, build the product, shape a business model and get your first users. You will experience what it takes to turn an idea into something real.
You do not need to be a developer or have startup experience. Whether you are a student, working professional, designer, founder, or simply someone who has always wanted to build a business, you are welcome.
What to expect - 12 hours of building: go from idea to a live product and business concept. - Up to 500 builders under one roof: meet ambitious people, collaborate and find your next co-founder. - AI tools at your fingertips: free credits from Pine Labs, Replit, Render, ElevenLabs and Greptile to help you build faster. - Rs. 3.5 lakh in prizes: Rs. 1 lakh for the grand winner, Rs. 50,000 for the second winner and Rs. 25,000 each for 2 track winners, plus Rs. 1.5 lakh in Airtribe program credits for every member of the two winning teams. - 10+ mentors and live workshops through the day, and the finalists pitch to our VC partner for investment intent. - A team for everyone: coming solo? We will help you find teammates. - Learn by doing: build and validate a business in a single day.
Who should attend? - Aspiring entrepreneurs with an idea they want to bring to life. - Students and professionals curious about building with AI. - Developers, designers, marketers and creators who want to build something real. - Anyone who has dreamed of starting a company but has not taken the first step.
Event details - Organiser: Airtribe - Powered by: Pine Labs - Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026 - Time: 9 AM to 9 PM (check-in from 8 AM) - Venue: Polaris School of Technology, DivyaSree Technopark, A3, EPIP Zone, Brookefield, Bengaluru 560066 (next to Kundalahalli Lake). We will also email you the venue details and directions before the event. - Prize pool: Rs. 3.5 lakh
You do not need the perfect idea, a big budget or a technical background to get started. You just need the willingness to build.
Stop waiting for the right time. Come build your idea, meet your people and take your first step towards becoming a founder.
See you at AI Builders Day 2026!
