Build with AI, Not Just About AI.
A one week bootcamp teaches you to build real software with AI. Then online rounds narrow the field to the top 20 who build live at Habib University, Karachi.
A learn then build competition for Pakistani students aged 13–20. First, an intensive one-week online bootcamp teaches you to build real, working software by directing AI tools. Then online rounds narrow the field to the top 20, who compete live at Habib University in a timed hackathon judged and crowned on the day.
One cohort a 13 year old and a 20 year old compete on the same terms. AI lowers the barrier; ideas and execution decide who wins.
Every paying student keeps all bootcamp sessions, recordings, and the community regardless of how far they advance in the competition.
4 live evening sessions online. Build and deploy a working app with Google AI Studio every registered student joins.
All students
Submit a working, deployed app with a live URL solving a real problem. Scored by judges online.
~80 advance
Ship a meaningful improvement, then record a 90 seconds demo video. Scored on the full rubric.
~40 advance
Online judging scored on the full rubric. Top 20 are invited to Habib University for the Final Day.
Top 20 finalists
Live build sprint at Habib University. 4 themes revealed on the day. Judges score every finalist. Winners crowned in the auditorium.
Winners announced liveNot advancing between rounds is normal you keep all sessions, recordings, and credentials you have earned. A submission without a working live URL is treated as non submission, not disqualification.
At the Habib hackathon, judges score every finalist independently. A submission with no live URL cannot be scored.
1st Place
Announced live in the auditorium
2nd Place
Announced live in the auditorium
3rd Place
Cash prize
Everyone who registers
Full bootcamp access + Certificate of Participation, regardless of competition standing.
Submitted in Round 1
Digital badge + listed in the public Showcase Gallery.
Top 20
Invited to Habib University for the live hackathon.
Prizes are at the judges' discretion and are not exchangeable for cash beyond the stated amounts.
No, the bootcamp starts from zero. You'll learn to build real software by directing AI in plain language using Google AI Studio. The Cup rewards problem solving and product thinking, not years of programming experience. A 13 year old and a 20 year old compete on exactly the same terms.
Registration closes Sunday 2 August 2026 at 23:59 PKT, or earlier if the 200 seat cap is reached. The fee is PKR 15,000. Registration is confirmed once payment is received. The fee is non refundable, but your spot can be transferred to another eligible student up to one week before the bootcamp begins.
Yes, the Vibe Coding Cup is individual throughout. The bootcamp and online rounds are done individually, and at the Habib hackathon each of the 20 finalists builds and is scored entirely on their own.
Attendance is not graded. Every session is recorded and posted within 48 hours, so you can catch up at your own pace. The full bootcamp belongs to every paying student regardless of attendance.
Not advancing is completely normal it simply means you did not submit that round's deliverable. You keep all bootcamp recordings, the Discord community, and any credentials you have already earned. We never say "disqualified" for not advancing it is just not moving to the next round.
Only the top 20 finalists attend Habib University. If a finalist genuinely cannot travel to Karachi, they may participate in the live build over video on the same clock and the same rubric by prior arrangement with the organising team.
The four themes for the Habib hackathon are: Learning & Education, Health & Everyday Life, Community & Social Good, and Productivity & Creativity. Themes are revealed on the day finalists choose one on arrival and build live. No pre building against a theme is allowed.
Yes, AI is not just allowed, it is the whole point. You are judged on how well you direct AI to solve a real problem, not on writing code by hand. The only rule: all builds must run on free tier tools (no credit card required). Paid features are prohibited so the competition stays fair for everyone.
Registration closes 2 August 2026. Spots are capped at 200 secure yours today.
Or bundle this with a second Cup and save PKR 5,000.