ZERO ONE HACK

AI HACKATHON

From Zero to One. From Idea to Product.

MAY 29 - 31

2026

VIENNA,

AUSTRIA

ABOUT THE HACK

Zero One Hack is a 36-hour AI hackathon where 60 selected builders tackle real challenges from industry partners, powered by NVIDIA A100 GPUs at the AI Factory AI:AT in Vienna. Partners set the challenges. You build the solutions. Our mission: create a space for innovation, connect students with companies, and push the Austrian and European AI ecosystem forward.

Prize Pool

Cash prizes across multiple challenge tracks
Builders

A curated cohort of students and developers
Hours of Hacking

From Friday evening to Sunday afternoon

HOW IT WORKS

Apply

Submit your application and tell us what you want to build.
Get Accepted

We review applications and send confirmations with all event details.
Build

Form a team, pick a challenge from our partners, and build your product. Mentors and A100 compute on hand.
Pitch

Present your solution to judges in a live demo session.
Win & Connect

Top teams win prizes, recognition, and direct connections to industry partners.

OUR PARTNERS

We're looking for partners who want to invest in the next generation of AI talent in Europe. Here's how you can get involved:

Challenge Partner Set one of the hackathon challenges for teams to solve
Compute & API Credits Provide cloud credits, API access, or dev tools for hackers
Prizes & Awards Sponsor a prize for a track or the overall winner
Food & Drinks Keep 60 hackers fueled for 36 hours
Community & Media Help us spread the word and amplify the event
Venue & Logistics Support with space, equipment, or on-site operations

Get in Touch

TIMELINE

Early April 2026

Official Launch & Announcement
Mid April 2026

Registrations Open
Mid May 2026

Registrations Close & Selection
May 29-31, 2026

Zero One Hack Weekend

AGENDA

DAY 1 - FRIDAY (May 29)

18:00: Registration & Check-in
19:30: Opening Ceremony & Kickoff
20:30: Case Reveal & Partner Presentations
22:00: Hacking Begins!

DAY 2 - SATURDAY (May 30)

11:00: Speaker Event & Panel Discussion
13:00: Mentoring Sessions
19:00: Social Activity
20:00: Hacking Continues

DAY 3 - SUNDAY (May 31)

10:00: Submissions Due
10:30: Final Presentations & Pitches
13:30: Awards & Closing Ceremony
14:00: Networking & Wrap-up

WHO'S INVOLVED

Speakers

Industry leaders and AI practitioners sharing insights during the opening, panel discussions, and ceremony.

TBA

Mentors

Experienced founders and engineers helping teams with technical and strategic challenges throughout the event.

TBA

Jury

Experts from industry, academia, and startups evaluating pitches on complexity, innovation, impact, and execution.

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ABOUT LUMOS

Zero One Hack is organized by Lumos, Vienna's leading student organization in Data Science & AI. Since 2019, we've brought together students from TU Wien, WU, Uni Wien, and beyond to learn, build, and collaborate with industry.

30+ active members 130+ alumni Founded 2019

Previous partners

GET IN TOUCH

Interested in partnering, sponsoring, or just have a question? Drop us a message.

FAQ

General

A 36-hour AI hackathon where 60 selected builders tackle real challenges from industry partners, powered by NVIDIA A100 GPUs at the AI Factory AI:AT in Vienna. Organized by Lumos.
May 29-31, 2026 (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon) at the AI Factory AI:AT, 3rd district, Vienna.
We're planning 2-3 tracks focused on different areas of AI and product innovation. Tracks and challenge partners will be announced closer to the event.
A prize pool of over 10,000 EUR split across track winners and one overall winner. Details on prizes and evaluation criteria will be announced soon.
Yes. We expect all participants to follow our code of conduct to ensure an inclusive and respectful environment for everyone.

Registration

Students, developers, and anyone passionate about building with AI. We welcome technical and non-technical profiles - diverse teams build better products. No prior hackathon experience required.
Register through our website when applications open in mid-April. We review applications based on your background, motivation, and fit for the challenges, then send confirmations with all event details.
You can apply individually or mention preferred teammates in your application. Teams of 3-4 are formed at the event, so coming solo is totally fine.
Registrations open in mid-April 2026 and close approximately one week before the event. Exact dates will be announced on the website and our socials.
Yes. There is no participation fee. Food, drinks, WiFi, power, and compute access are all provided.

At the Venue

Your laptop, charger, and a valid ID. We provide WiFi, power, food, and NVIDIA A100 GPU access. Optional: sleeping bag if you want to rest on-site overnight.
Yes. Meals, snacks, and drinks will be provided throughout the entire 36 hours.
The venue is open for the full duration of the event. You can hack through the night. Specific overnight arrangements will be shared with accepted participants.
Yes. Experienced founders and engineers will be available throughout the hackathon to help with technical and strategic questions. We'll also have speaker sessions and a panel discussion on Saturday.
The AI Factory AI:AT is located in Vienna's 3rd district, easily reachable by public transport. Directions will be shared with accepted participants.

ZERO ONE HACK

ABOUT THE HACK

Prize Pool

Builders

Hours of Hacking