Arm real builders with real tools.
Buildstory runs free monthly AI hackathons for all experience levels. No courses, no upsells — just people building real things in public. When you support a hackathon, your product ends up in the hands of people who actually build with it — with proof living on their profile permanently.
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Your product, in the hands of people who ship.
Authentic adoption signal
Tools are logged in build logs, tagged to real projects, and visible on profiles. Not paid placements — real usage by real builders.
Reach builders who ship
Every participant commits to shipping something functional in 7 days. These aren't tire-kickers — they're people who finish what they start.
Recurring, compounding exposure
Monthly hackathons mean monthly cohorts. Early supporters get featured across every event — your reach compounds over time.
Zero fluff, full transparency
No VC, no upsells, independently run. Your support goes directly to participants — and you can see exactly how it's used.
Pick what works for you.
Tool credits & plans
Offer free product access during the hackathon. Participants build with your tool and generate authentic usage signal that lives on their profile.
API credits
Remove the cost friction for builders exploring your platform. They get to experiment freely, you get real-world usage data and feedback.
Prizes & incentives
Sponsor prizes for top builders. Winners showcase your product in their project and build log — permanent, credible social proof.
Buildstory tracks every tool used in every project.
When someone builds with your product, it shows up in their build log, profile, and tool thread. Permanently.
This isn't a logo on a banner. It's verifiable proof that real people chose your tool.
7-day monthly hackathons — short enough to be intense, long enough to ship something real.
All experience levels welcome — from first-time builders to senior engineers exploring new tools.
Built in public — streams, posts, build logs. Your tool gets organic visibility throughout the event.
Help us arm the builders.
Next event: March 28 – April 4, 2026. We're looking for tool makers who want their product in the hands of people who actually build. No contracts, no minimums.
Free for builders · Independently run · Open to all
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