Aayush Bhan
Agentic AI Engineer
Work and 
economic growth.
Challenges to keep skills valuable, jobs reachable, and work safer as AI reshapes the job market.
Work and economic growth.
Open employment pathways for people with disabilities
Build an agent that checks a job post and application flow for access gaps and rewrites the steps a candidate can actually take, so disability stops being a silent hiring filter.
Make independent (gig economy) worker to policymakers
Build an agent that turns messy field reports into a clear conditions brief with sources, so independent (gig economy) work stops being invisible in policy decisions.
See which skills still get people hired as AI shifts demand
Build an agent that compares today's skills to live demand signals and says which ones to keep, drop, or add next, so people stop guessing which skills still pay.
Pick a challenge
Build a solution
Win prizes
Showcase to experts
Pick a challenge
Build a solution
Win prizes
Showcase to experts
Pick a challenge
Build a solution
Win prizes
Showcase to experts
Build with purpose.
Challenges are aligned with the United Nations and USAID Sustainable Development Goals. You're not just learning, you're working on problems that reflect real-world needs.
Meet your mentors
Get guidance from industry professionals.
Gio Masawi
Global Solutions Manager Gemini Enterprise, Agentic AI
Karina Assini Andreatta
Senior Data Scientist, AI Engineer
Casius Sibanda Lee
AI Developer Advocate
Geoffrey Rolin Jacquemyns
Claude Ambassador
Anubhav Pandey
AI Product Manager, Forward Deployed Engineer
Gain invaluable insights and support from seasoned experts who are passionate about driving positive change. Our mentors bring years of experience in tackling complex challenges, ready to share their knowledge and help you make a meaningful impact.
Hop on a team
Collaborate with like-minded.
Choose your challenges and connect with like-minded peers. Work together to tackle crucial social, environmental, and governance challenges with expert guidance.
Tobias
Maria
Ariya
Eugene
Jury Panel
Put your solution in front of hiring managers.
Receive valuable feedback and insights from hiring managers and industry experts.
Get recognised
by the community.
Winner
Finalist
Finalist
Tech partner
The winner and two finalists will receive Exa.ai credits and cash prizes (TBD), exposure through Exa’s developer community, and technical support to help develop their projects further.
FAQ
Everything you need to know about participating.
Who can participate?
Anyone can join, no matter your background or experience level. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or transitioning careers, this platform is designed to help you build real-world skills. We welcome diverse perspectives, including scientists, designers, engineers, analysts, marketers, educators, and more.
Is it free?
Yes, participation is completely free.
How to get started?
- Create an account.
- Choose a challenge you would like to work on.
- Follow guides to solve the problem (solo or in a team).
- Submit your solution.
- Receive feedback from experts and see results at the start of each month.
Are there any deadlines?
You can submit your case at any point. Challenge results are announced in the first few days of each month on the site and in community updates.
Can I participate as part of a team?
Yes, participants can submit the case as a team. There is no maximum number of team members, but we recommend up to five members.
How to obtain assistance from mentors?
Mentor support is optional. You can connect with mentors through the platform to get guidance or feedback - but you can also complete challenges independently.
Can participants apply multiple times?
Yes, participants can submit multiple cases, either solo or as part of a team.
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today.
Join our challenge and turn your ideas into impactful solutions! Collaborate with experts, develop crucial skills, and tackle real-world problems. Your creativity could be the key to driving sustainable change.