The Experience
A Day at Egnyte HQ
More than a competition — a full-day professional immersion experience at a world-class corporate headquarters in the heart of Silicon Valley.
A free, inclusive hackathon empowering students of all backgrounds to build with AI. No coding experience required — just curiosity, creativity, and the courage to learn.
The AI Fluency for All program is the nonprofit arm of the Builder Residency, committed to ensuring AI literacy is a foundational skill available to every student — regardless of their technical background or zip code.
De-mystifying how AI works and exploring its real-world applications in an accessible, engaging way.
Hands-on experience with industry-standard platforms like Replit and modern AI models.
Learning to work in high-functioning teams to solve complex, real-world problems together.
Building confidence to see yourself as belonging in professional, corporate, and tech environments.
We remove every barrier that might prevent a talented student from participating.
Full coverage for Caltrain and Uber costs for safe, reliable travel to and from the venue.
High-quality laptops provided for any participant who needs one. No student left behind.
Catered meals, fully stocked snack baskets, drinks, and quintessential Silicon Valley perks.
Complete asynchronous modules at your own pace, then join Live Mentorship Windows on Replit for real-time guidance. All sessions run on Zoom with mentor support.
Introduction to AI fundamentals. Set up your Replit workspace and meet your mentors.
Learn how to communicate effectively with AI models and leverage powerful tools.
Hands-on session creating your first AI-powered project. From idea to prototype.
Team formation, collaborative workflows, and preparing your hackathon strategy.
Last session before the finale! Polish your skills and get ready for August 1.
The main event! A full-day immersive experience from 8 AM to 6 PM at Egnyte corporate HQ. Build, present, and compete for $850+ in prizes.
We celebrate the courage it takes to learn something new. Cash prizes, swag, domains, and more — awarded for impact, creativity, and collaborative spirit.
Awarded to the team whose project demonstrates the greatest potential for real-world impact and creative problem-solving.
Recognizing the team that best exemplifies teamwork, communication, and the art of building together.
Celebrating participants who showed the most personal and technical growth throughout the program.
Custom hoodies, sweatshirts & hackathon merch
Custom domain names for your projects
Breakfast, lunch, snacks & drinks all day
Tech stickers, swag bags & surprise goodies
More than a competition — a full-day professional immersion experience at a world-class corporate headquarters in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Industry leaders and education advocates who are passionate about empowering the next generation of AI-fluent innovators.
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This program is made possible by the generous support of leading technology companies and organizations committed to educational equity.
Whether you're a student ready to dive in or an educator looking to empower your students — this is your entry point into a world of new possibilities. No experience required, just curiosity and the courage to start.
Students with curiosity and potential — regardless of technical skill level.
Complete the registration form. It only takes a few minutes.
Join the workshops, connect with mentors, and get ready for August 1.