👋 Introduction

Welcome to the AI Collective: USA vs Canada Hackathon — a 5-hour code sprint where creativity meets competition. Whether you're joining from Austin 🇺🇸, Toronto 🇨🇦, or virtually from anywhere in the world, you're part of a global event designed to kick off Lovable’s Shipped season with high energy, rapid prototyping, and real-world impact.

Your mission: Build and pitch a working product using the Lovable platform before the clock runs out — and compete for a $10,000 grand prize!

🛠️ Tools and Technologies

All projects must be built exclusively on the Lovable platform. Here's what you'll have access to:

  • Lovable Builder – Drag-and-drop, no-code/low-code components

  • Built-in APIs & SDKs – Provided during kickoff (10:00 AM CST)

  • Roam HQ – Virtual collaboration & presentation space

  • Mentor Support – Available throughout the sprint via Roam rooms

⚠️ Note: No third-party infrastructure, backend hosting, or external tools are allowed outside the Lovable ecosystem.

💡 Inspiration

Need a spark to get started? Here are some example directions:

  • AI Agents for Task Automation

  • Tools for Creators – Story generators, editors, music workflows

  • Micro-SaaS Utilities – Small, shippable productivity apps

  • Community & Collaboration – Chat, polls, co-working tools

  • Playful Ideas – Games, memes, social hacks, just-for-fun builds

Remember: creativity, usefulness, and polished execution will take you far.

📞 Contact Us & Support Channels

Need help during the event?

  • 💬 Hackathon Slack Channel: Check your email for an invite to the #hackathon-command channel

  • 🧑‍🏫 Mentor Rooms: Available during sprint hours in Roam HQ

  • 📧 Email Support: hello@lovable.so

  • 🔗 Website: https://lovable.so

Chapter leads (Austin, Toronto, and Virtual) will also be available throughout the event.

📚 Additional Resource Links