Cursor Hackathon Riga

Build something real in just one weekend

What happens when a room full of builders get one dedicated weekend, the right tools, and zero time to overthink?

Ideas get sharper., decisions get faster, and things actually ship. That’s exactly what you can look forward to at the Cursor Hackathon in Riga.

This is a focused, high-energy event for developers, designers, and product minds who are serious about turning ideas into working products. Over 24 hours, you will hear from founders who have built real companies, connect with a community of like-minded builders, and have the space and support to create something you are genuinely proud of.

A hackathon built for people who are ready to move

Cursor, Magebit, and Shipyard AI are teaming up to bring you an event unlike the typical hackathon. This is not about half-built demos or slides with a vision — it is about shipping.

In 24 hours, you will go from idea to working product, with mentors, tools, and a room full of people who are here to do the same.

Whether you are an experienced developer with a specific problem to solve, a designer who wants to finally bring a concept to life, or someone with a bold idea and the drive to execute — this event is built for you.

Solo builders, early-stage teams, and curious minds are all welcome. What matters is that you show up ready to build.

Why attend?

Whether you are an experienced developer or someone with a bold idea and the drive to execute, this hackathon is built for people who are ready to move.

Build
Take your idea from concept to a working product in one weekend—whether that's an AI agent, a micro-SaaS tool, a Chrome extension, a customer service bot, or a vertical-specific LLM for health, education, finance, or marketing.

Learn
Hear directly from founders and entrepreneurs who have started and scaled real companies.

Compete
Put your project forward and win prizes for the best builds. Top teams earn a spot in an exclusive 3-month AI Builders Program with Shipyard AI.

Connect
Spend 24 hours alongside a curated community of builders, makers, and entrepreneurs—solo builders, early-stage teams, and curious minds.

What happens after?

The top teams will be invited to an exclusive 3-month AI Builders Program at Shipyard AI in Riga’s city center. You will join an international community of ambitious builders, gain access to mentors, weekly founder-to-founder sessions, and special events with guests from the global AI ecosystem—giving your weekend project the time, space, and support to become a real startup.

Speaker announcements coming soon — stay tuned!

How to register

Apply through Luma. After applying, you will receive an email with a link to register on Shipyard, where you can create a team or find one to join.

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email letting you know whether your application has been accepted.