01
Open innovation
Community Weekend
A welcoming public event built around one clear theme and many possible answers.
- Typical length
- 36–48 hours
- Best for
- Cities, communities, and developer groups
- Public registrations
- Team formation
- Judged demo day
Organizer playbooks
Start with
good momentum.
Choose a proven event shape, adapt the brief, and let the platform carry the operational weight.
02
Internal innovation
Company Sprint
Turn a strategic question into prototypes, evidence, and new cross-functional teams.
- Typical length
- 1–3 days
- Best for
- Companies and distributed teams
- Private entries
- Executive judging
- Follow-on roadmap
03
Student makers
Campus Build
A beginner-friendly format that still gives experienced teams room to surprise everyone.
- Typical length
- 24–36 hours
- Best for
- Universities and student organizations
- Mentor hours
- Skill-balanced teams
- Sponsor challenges