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AI is changing how we learn, work, create, and solve problems. Now it’s time to build with AI.
Ostad Presents YUNet AIgnite Buildathon 2026 is a student-focused AI buildathon organized by Youth Upskill Network - YUNet, where participants turn real-world consumer problems into practical AI-powered solutions using Agentic AI, AI APIs, and modern AI technologies.
The challenge focuses on building usable B2C products across areas such as Education, Career, Productivity, Finance, Lifestyle, Services, and Accessibility. Whether you want to build an AI-powered web app, solve an everyday problem, or experiment with what AI can do, this is your opportunity to turn an idea into something real.
🇧🇩 The buildathon is open exclusively to students in Bangladesh, from high school to undergraduate level. Participation is completely free and strictly solo.
🏆 The Primary Round will take place from 1–5 November 2026. The Top 20 participants will advance to the Final Round and Closing Ceremony on 27 November 2026, where they will pitch and showcase their solutions to a panel of judges and industry professionals.
💰 With a total prize pool of BDT 15,000, the buildathon is designed to help students move from learning about AI to actually building with AI.
Bring your idea. Build with AI. Ignite the future.
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Requirements
What to Build
Build a functional web app that solves a real-world B2C problem. Your solution can address any consumer-focused problem domain, such as education, career, productivity, finance, lifestyle, services, accessibility, or other relevant areas.
Your web app should demonstrate a clear problem, a practical solution, and meaningful use of AI where applicable.
What to Submit
Live Web App:
A publicly accessible link to your hosted solution so the judges can test and evaluate it.
Presentation Deck:
A maximum 5-slide deck covering:
Problem Statement
Proposed Solution
How the Solution Works
Your Introduction / Team Background
Any other key information about your product
Product Demo Video:
A YouTube link demonstrating your product and its key features. This is
recommended but not mandatory
.
Judging Criteria
Problem & User Value — 12 Marks
1. Clarity and relevance of the problem
2. Importance of the problem for the target users
3. Clear value provided by the solution
Solution & Innovation — 12 Marks
1. Effectiveness of the proposed solution
2. Creativity and originality of the approach
3. Relevance and usefulness of the product features
AI & Technical Implementation — 10 Marks
1. Meaningful integration of AI into the solution
2. Effectiveness of AI tools, APIs, agents, or models used
3. Functionality and technical quality of the implemented solution
User Experience & Product Readiness — 16 Marks
1. Ease of use and clarity of the user experience
2. Functionality and completeness of the product
3. Practicality and potential for real-world use