Vibe-Building Hackathon
Build your own start-up idea with Manus AI in just 90 minutes!
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This isn’t your usual hackathon — it’s a 90-minute sprint where bold ideas meet autonomous agents, and rough concepts become working MVPs in record time. Whether you're a builder, product thinker, or just AI-curious — come vibe-build with us.
FAQs
Look through our Frequently Asked Questions to find the information you need.
When and where will the event take place?
When and where will the event take place?
This one-day event will take place from 6pm to 10pm on 25 August 2025 (Mon), at Coriander Room, Shaw Foundation Alumni House in NUS. More details regarding the actual event flow will be disseminated via email to our successful registrants.
Will there be any prizes for this event?
Will there be any prizes for this event?
The top 3 teams for this event will stand to win cash prizes of $500, $300 and $200 respectively, along with access to Manus AI PLUS accounts (valued at US$39/month for each user). The detailed breakdown of prizes will be unveiled closer to the actual date.
For all other participants, Manus AI will be sponsoring a BASIC account (valued at US$19/month for each user) for this hackathon which will be valid for one month. Light refreshments will also be provided during the event.
Must I be from NUS to join this event?
Must I be from NUS to join this event?
This hackathon will be open to all current students (undergraduates/postgraduates/Master's students etc) both within and outside NUS. All registrants would be required to signup with their school emails for verification purposes.
Must I form a team to join this event?
Must I form a team to join this event?
Each participant can sign up as groups of 3-4 for this hackathon. Sign-ups will be on a first-come-first-serve basis, limited to the first 20 teams who sign up. Do note that every participant needs to make an individual from submission indicating their team name - otherwise you will not be provided with a Manus AI BASIC account that will be used for the hackathon.
No solo or incomplete teams will be allowed for this hackathon due to foreseeable high demand of signups.
Our Winners
Featuring the submissions of our Top 3 teams that emerged victorious from our Vibe-Building Hackathon!
Any Name
Chloe Chua, Han Keat Yap, Kang Jie Cheong, Wei Jie Chew
Attained 1st Place
An alarm clock with facial recognition that guarantees you wake up — using peer pressure, jumpscares, and playful humiliation for accountability and escalation others don’t offer.
Canal
Astin Tay, Gabriel Ong Zhe Mian, Keith Tang
Attained 2nd Place
An AI-powered legal assistant that helps individuals navigate contracts with clarity and confidence — simplifying complex terms into easy, actionable guidance.
SPEC
Elkan Chua, Praneeth Suresh, Cheryl Leong, Simon Christian Luigi Soriano
Attained 3rd Place
A student information management system that uses AI to process emails, messages, and apps — automatically turning them into organised deadlines, calendars, and task lists.
Our Event Recap
Missed our live event? Check out our event recap on our socials below!
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