Introduction

Four.meme AI Sprint is a global online hackathon focused on real-world AI innovation — spanning AI tools, generative applications, AI agents, and integrations across Web3 and internet culture.

This 4-week sprint is designed for builders who want to experiment rapidly and ship meaningful AI products. Projects are not required to issue tokens or deploy on-chain, making the hackathon accessible to early-stage teams, solo developers, and AI enthusiasts.

Participants will gain exposure to leading AI and Web3 ecosystems, access mentorship and technical resources, and compete for a $50,000 prize pool plus incubation opportunities.

Timeline

• Registration Period: April 1 – April 7, 2026
• Build Phase: April 8 – April 21, 2026
• Submission Deadline: April 22, 2026
• Evaluation Period: April 23 – April 28, 2026
• Results Announcement: April 30, 2026

Prizes

Total Prize Pool: $50,000 + ecosystem support

• 🥇 1st Place: $12,000 + incubation & mentorship support
• 🥈 2nd Place: $8,000 + ecosystem exposure
• 🥉 3rd Place: $8,000 + ecosystem exposure
• 🏅 4th Place: $6,000
• 🏅 5th Place: $6,000

Additional partner-sponsored thematic awards may be announced during the hackathon.

Eligibility

• Open to global participants
• Team size: 1–5 members
• Projects must involve AI technology
• AI x Web3 / AI x Meme integrations are encouraged but not mandatory
• Working demo required (prototype, repo, or demo video)
• Token issuance is optional and will not influence judging outcomes
• Projects must comply with open-source licensing and IP requirements
• Participation is free

Judging Criteria

Projects will be evaluated through expert review (70%) and community voting (30%).

Expert Evaluation (70%)

• Innovation — originality and depth of AI application (30%)
• Technical Implementation — code quality and demo stability (30%)
• Practical Value — user impact or commercial potential (20%)
• Presentation — clarity of pitch and execution capability (20%)

Community Voting (30%)

Top projects will be showcased publicly for community voting with anti-bot mechanisms.

Contact us

For hackathon support and inquiries:

• Official Website: https://four.meme
• X (Twitter): https://x.com/fourdotmemeZH

About Four.meme

Four.meme is a leading launchpad and cultural platform on BNB Chain focused on enabling new forms of internet-native innovation.