JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE Student AI Challenge Workshop

Good news – the JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE AI Innovation Challenge deadline is now extended to Oct 31, 2025 (23:59 HKT)!
If you missed out before, here’s your chance to jump back in.
No coding background? No problem.
We’ve got two FREE, hands-on workshops to help you boost your creativity and AI skills – perfect for students ready to turn ideas into real impact.
Pre-Challenge Workshops (Open to All Students!)
Get hands-on experience before you submit your team application! These workshops are open to all, but priority will be given to students who have already signed up for JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE or The Inter-University GenAI Hackathon for SDGs.
- Ideation Workshop – Design Thinking in Action: Inspiring Innovation with AI
- Oct 17, 2025 (16:00 – 18:00) | Alibaba Office
- Turn ideas into reality with design thinking. Explore how creativity and AI come together through real startup stories in ideation, UX, and prototyping.
- Register NOW: [link]
- AI Mastery Workshop – Build with AI: From Idea to App in a Day
- Oct 25, 2025 (09:30 – 16:00) | Alibaba Office
- Go beyond theory – get hands-on with vibe coding and real AI tools with Tom Ho (Animoca Brands). Build, test, and ship your own AI app — zero coding needed.
- Register NOW: [link]
Spots are limited, so don’t miss this great opportunity to level up your skills and take your ideas to the next level!
Join the JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE AI Innovation Challenge
Form a team of 2–4 students and turn your new skills into impactful solutions for a better world.
Why Join?
- Compete for HKD 100,000 in prizes
- Gain mentorship and internship opportunities
- Learn AI with exclusive AI tools & training — FREE
- Showcase your ideas at the JUMPSTARTER 2026 Grand Finale
New Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 (Fri) at 23:59 HKT, [ZPIRE]
Let’s create, code (or not!), and make something amazing – together.