Anna is an AI partner that turns your work into action. It helps you get things done across tasks, tools, and devices.
Anna AI-Native App Hackathon
Build an installable Anna App people can #mention in chat — start small, make it work, win $300.
Anna is an AI partner that turns your work into action. It helps you get things done across tasks, tools, and devices.
Jun
15
Monday, June 15
Jun 15, 12:00 AM - Jun 22, 11:59 PM
Online
About Event
If AI demos always stop at a chatbot or prompt, what comes next?
This hackathon is about building small, useful AI-native app prototypes on Anna.
Anna is an AI app runtime and developer platform where humans and AI can work together through app UI, tools, state, permissions, and human review. You do not need to learn a new programming language.
Build one focused workflow: a productivity tool, research assistant, creative workspace, game, automation flow, developer tool, or something new.
You do not need to ship a full production product. Build a focused Anna App prototype: one clear workflow, one working interaction, and a meaningful use of AI.
Challenges
Build an AI-Native Anna App
More than a static page, more than a plain chatbot. Show AI participating through a workflow, tool call, generation step, structured UI, saved state, or human review.
Start with a simple App UI using HTML, CSS, JS, or React. Add tools and state only where they help.
Prize
$300 Winner Takes All. Focused ideas and working demos matter more than size.
Why It's Easy To Build
Anna handles the platform layer: app runtime, tool calling, permissions, local development, and a path to distribution. You can start with a lightweight HTML/CSS/JS or React UI, then add Tools, Skills, and state only where they help.
How To Start
Register on the event page.
Join Discord for starter docs, templates, and build support.
Pick one everyday workflow.
Build a small working demo.
Submit your project by the deadline.
Event Agenda
Jun 15: Kickoff and build week begins
Jun 15-Jun 22: Build your Anna App
Jun 22, 11:59 PM ET: Final submission deadline
Jun 23: Judging and winner announcement
Eligibility Criteria
Open to everyone, worldwide. Build solo or in a team of up to 5.
Best fit:
Builders who can create a simple UI, workflow, tool, or AI-powered interaction
Students looking for a portfolio or resume project
Developers interested in AI-native apps, agents, workflows, or productivity tools
Anyone who wants to turn one useful workflow into a working demo
What To Submit
Your Anna App or project artifact: shareable Anna App, runnable project, zip, private repo, or local run instructions.
A short project description: what you built, who it is for, how AI is used, and how it connects to Anna.
Optional short demo video.
Judging Criteria
Usefulness and user value
Working demo
Meaningful use of AI
Fit with Anna
Creativity and execution
Additional Info
New to Anna? Start here:
Developer Hub: https://anna.partners/developers
Runnable examples: https://github.com/whtcjdtc2007/anna-executa-examples
Concepts: https://anna.partners/developers/overview/concepts
Join Discord if you want help choosing an idea, finding teammates, or getting unstuck:
FAQs
What should I bring?
Just an idea and your dev setup. No prior Anna experience needed — docs, starter examples, and community support are available to help you start fast. You can use external APIs, open-source libraries, and LLMs.
Are there prizes?
Yes — $300, winner takes all, awarded to the strongest project. Focused ideas and working demos matter more than size.
Who can join?
Anyone 18+, worldwide. Build solo or in a team of up to 5.
What do I submit?
Your app or project artifact (shareable Anna App, runnable project, zip, private repo, or local run instructions), a short description (what you built, who it's for, how AI is used, Anna fit), and an optional demo video — all before Jun 22, 11:59 PM ET.