Public GitHub repository
Your code plus a README with the problem, what you tried, and how to run it. Work-in-progress is OK if the README is honest.
Amplify with AI · 7-Day Build Sprint
Amplify Builder Challenge – Cohort 1
A free 7-day sprint to build your first AI-powered tool in public. No advanced background required — start from curiosity, ship something small and real, and join the Amplify builder community.
In 7 days, build one small AI-powered tool that helps one person with one problem. It does not need to be perfect — it needs to work, be public, and show what you learned.
Outcome: I tried building in public.
Finished the challenge? You may earn Builder Milestone recognition and priority consideration for the 8-day cohort. Want to learn first? You can join the cohort anytime — the challenge is optional but recommended.
Your first build sprint
Learn by building — at your own pace.
This is not an exam and there is no winner podium. It is a supported week to go from idea to live link. Work solo so you own the learning. Teams come later, after the cohort.
Beginner-friendly. Imperfect projects welcome. Showing up and shipping something small counts.
Builder profile with XP and community access
Participation certificate when you submit
Feedback from the Amplify team
Builder Milestone recognition for strong projects
Priority consideration for the 8-day cohort
Top projects featured by ATRISI (with your permission)
Public deploy URL
A live link on Railway, Vercel, or similar. It should load and do something useful — polish comes later.
2-minute demo video
A short Loom or YouTube walkthrough showing what you built and what you learned.
Reflection
What worked, what broke, and what you would improve next. We care about your thinking, not which model you picked.
Need inspiration?
Small projects count.
You do not need a startup idea. One useful feature for one person is enough.
- AI study planner that turns syllabus PDFs into weekly tasks
- Club FAQ bot trained on your society’s common questions
- Notes summarizer for one subject you are taking this semester
- Resume bullet helper for placement season
- Research abstract skimmer for papers in your field
Pick a problem area
Think in outcomes, not tech buzzwords.
Choose the domain your project helps. There is no “Generative AI track” or “Machine Learning track” — pick a real-world area and use AI where it helps.
Education
Learning, study, research, or campus life — tools that help students or faculty.
Healthcare
Access, awareness, or wellness workflows — always responsible, never diagnostic claims.
Productivity
Personal or team workflows that save time, reduce friction, or improve decisions.
Research
Literature, data exploration, synthesis, or tools that accelerate inquiry.
Community
Clubs, local impact, civic life, or social good — tools that serve real people.
Where this fits
A path you can grow into.
The Builder Challenge is step two — optional, free, and open to everyone. Go as far as you want: participate, share your build, join the cohort, or keep exploring.
Step 1
Ideation Quest
~10 min
I have an idea to try.
Learn moreStep 2
Builder Challenge
7 days
I built something in public.
Learn moreStep 3
Amplify Cohort
8 days
I can build with structure and support.
Learn moreStep 4
Innovation Sprint
After cohort
I can build with a team.
Learn moreStep 5
Builder Residency
By invitation
I can lead and contribute.
Learn more