Build Labs
Sprint-based, project-first environments where builders turn skills into real, shipped products. Not tutorials. Not theory. Real builds with real mentors.
From Skills to Shipped Products
A Build Lab is a structured, intensive sprint — typically 4 to 6 weeks — where a small squad of builders works together under experienced mentors to design, build, test, and present a real product.
Unlike a hackathon, which ends after 48 hours, Build Labs give you enough time to complete something well. Unlike a course, the entire output is a working product — not a certificate.
Every Build Lab ends with a Demo Day, where builders present to mentors, peers, and community partners. Selected projects are featured in the Builder Showcase and considered for the 30-Day Builder Sprint.
Six Weeks. One Real Product.
Define the Problem
Identify a real problem, validate it with potential users, and agree on the product your squad will build.
Prototype and Build
Using AI tools and guided mentor sessions, build the first working version of your product. Messy drafts are expected.
Test With Real Users
Every squad gets feedback from at least five real potential users. Update and improve based on what you learn.
Refine and Document
Polish the product, write documentation, and prepare your Demo Day presentation.
Demo Day
Present your product to mentors and partners. Selected projects move into the 30-Day Builder Sprint.
30-Day Sprint
The strongest projects receive structured launch support — toward first real users or paying customers.
Three Technical Tracks
AI Application Lab
- LLM-powered applications and chatbots
- Retrieval-augmented generation systems
- AI agents and tool-use workflows
- Document processing and knowledge bases
Business Builder Lab
- Business validation and customer research
- AI-powered product and service design
- Website, offer, and marketing setup
- Commercial launch and first customer acquisition
Robotics and Automation Lab
- Microcontroller programming and sensors
- Computer vision for physical systems
- Robotic control and decision logic
- Process automation and workflow design
Build Lab Access
Open Build Lab
- 2-week introductory sprint
- Group mentor support
- One track per cohort
- Community members only
Builder Sprint
- All three tracks available
- Weekly dedicated mentor sessions
- Real product built and documented
- Demo Day and Showcase feature
- Path to 30-Day Builder Sprint
Corporate Build Lab
- Custom problem scoping before the sprint
- Your team builds on a real challenge
- Full mentor and facilitation team
- Post-sprint roadmap and documentation
Scholarship places are available for qualifying community members. Apply via the contact page.
Ready to build something real?
Apply for the next Build Lab sprint. Places are limited to maintain squad quality.