Become a Sponsor for the USAII's Global AI Hackathon 2026

What is USAII’s Global AI Hackathon?

A global, student-only AI hackathon where thousands of students design and present real-world AI solutions focused on learning, work, wellbeing, and community impact.

Fully virtual, globally accessible
Structured tracks for High School and College/ Graduate and Doctoral students
Hosted on Devpost, the world’s leading hackathon platform
Judged asynchronously using transparent, rubric-based evaluation

Exclusive Opportunity for industry professionals to serve as mentors, judges, and advisors.

“USAII’s Global AI Hackathon is not just about technology, it’s about responsibility, access, and preparing the next generation to build AI that truly serves society.”

— Dr. Milton Mattox, CEO, USAII^®

Why Sponsor

Sponsoring the USAII Global AI Hackathon 2026 is an opportunity to shape the future of AI talent, not just support an event.

aihackathon@usaii.org
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Invest Early in the AI Talent Pipeline

Engage with the next generation of AI thinkers and builders before they enter the workforce. Discover talent early, globally, and inclusively.

Advance Responsible & Ethical AI

Align your brand with responsible AI principles, ethics, and human-centered design, values that matter to regulators, customers, and society.

Create Measurable CSR & ESG Impact

Directly support AI education, scholarships, and workforce readiness while delivering tangible outcomes, not just visibility.

Global Reach, Zero Geographic Barriers

Participate meaningfully in a fully virtual, global event, no travel, no logistics, no regional limitations.

Low-Risk, Flexible Engagement

Start small with award sponsorships, mentoring, or judging, and scale involvement over time. No long-term lock-ins.

Be Seen Where Innovation Begins

Gain visibility among students, educators, institutions, and global audiences, at the moment innovation is created, not after.

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Collaborative Sponsors

The USAII’s Global AI Hackathon 2026 is supported by forward-thinking organizations committed to responsible AI, workforce readiness, and student innovation.

Our collaborative sponsors are not just supporters — they are active contributors helping shape how the next generation of students learn, build, and apply AI.

ETA supports entrepreneurship through acquisition and next-generation business leadership. Their commitment to innovation, ownership, and real-world business building aligns with the hackathon’s mission to prepare students for applied AI in business and industry.

Through their support, ETA helps connect emerging AI talent with practical pathways into entrepreneurship and economic impact.

https://www.joineta.org

The Innovate Summit brings together founders, technologists, and thought leaders to advance innovation across industries. Their support of the USAII NextGen AI Hackathon reinforces a shared commitment to empowering students with access to transformative ideas, mentorship, and real-world innovation ecosystems.

Innovate Summit strengthens the bridge between student builders and the broader innovation community.

https://theinnovatesummit.com

NowSourcing is a leading digital media and data storytelling firm known for translating complex topics into accessible, visual insights. Their support of the hackathon underscores the importance of clear communication, responsible AI narratives, and data literacy in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

NowSourcing helps amplify the visibility and impact of student innovation.

https://nowsourcing.com

What Sponsors Receive?

Sponsors can participate in the USAII Global AI Hackathon 2026 through flexible, high-impact engagement models designed for visibility, influence, and meaningful contribution.

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Strategic brand presence across the official hackathon website, digital communications, and post-event showcases.

Nominate senior leaders or experts to participate in a structured, rubric-based judging process, contributing industry perspective and credibility.

Engage directly with student teams through guided virtual mentorship, supporting problem framing, solution design, and responsible AI thinking.

Host virtual talks or workshops focused on real-world AI applications, tools, or use cases, aligned with your organization’s expertise.

Support specific problem statements or thematic tracks, shaping the focus areas students work on while reinforcing your mission and priorities.

Contribute to awards and scholarships that enable continued AI education and recognize outstanding student achievement.

How to Become a Sponsor

Step 1

Express Interest

Complete the Sponsorship Interest Form or email

aihackathon@usaii.org

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Step 2

Initial Consultation

Our team will schedule a call to discuss your objectives and budget

Step 3

Package Customization

We will design a sponsorship package aligned with your organizational goals

Step 4

Agreement & Payment

Review and sign sponsorship agreement; process payment

Step 5

Implementation & Engagement

Collaborate on branding, sessions, judging, mentorship logistics, and more.

Sponsorship Team

David Friedson is a Executive leader responsible for building and scaling strategic partnerships across enterprise, education, and workforce ecosystems for a global AI education and credentialing organization.

David Friedson

SVP – Partnerships, USAII^®

Soumaya Yacoub is an AI education and business development professional with 6+ years of experience driving partnerships, strategic outreach, and program adoption across multiple sectors.

Soumaya Yacoub

Manager – Growth & Partnerships, USAII^®

Mike Spaeth is a seasoned technology and AI industry leader with 25+ years of experience driving strategic growth, enterprise transformation, and partner-led innovation.

Mike Spaeth

Global VP – Growth & Partnerships | USAII^®

Marci Campbell is a Strategic advisor and execution partner supporting the design, launch, and scale of the Global AI Hackathon.

Marci Campbell

Strategic Advisor & Program Lead | USAII^®

USAII’s Global

AI Hackathon 2026

Date

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Exclusive For

What is USAII’s Global AI Hackathon?

500,000+

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Featured AI Hackathon Tracks

AI for Education & Learning

AI for Health & Wellbeing

AI for Productivity & Work

AI for Social Impact & Sustainability

“USAII’s Global AI Hackathon is not just about technology, it’s about responsibility, access, and preparing the next generation to build AI that truly serves society.”