Future Founders Hackathon - AWS
About this event
Hosted by Flax x Founders Factory
A curated one-day AI build sprint where founders, founding engineers, and experienced AI builders come together to solve real startup problems.
Only 30 to 40 participants will be selected to ensure high-quality collaboration, real conversations, and meaningful outcomes.
This is not a student hackathon.It’s an execution-focused environment for builders who think in products, startups, and real-world impact.
About the Hosts
**Flax**Flax is an AI meeting action taker supported by Antler. It turns meeting notes into tracked commitments, follows up automatically, and ensures nothing slips through the cracks.
**Founders Factory**One of Europe’s leading venture studios and early-stage investors, backing and scaling startups across AI, fintech, health, and more.
Sponsored by AWS
What to Expect
Participants will build AI-powered tools for real startup problems, including:
• Founder productivity• Startup growth & distribution• Workflow automation• Internal AI copilots• Vertical AI agents
Participants will get free 1000 AWS Kiro credits to build their solutions.
Throughout the day you will:
• Work alongside venture-minded builders• Get mentorship from Founders Factory portfolio founders• Demo what you build• Form real founder-level connections
Who This Is For
This hackathon is designed for:
• Founders• Founding engineers (AI or Software Engineers)• Builders working in early-stage startups• Operators exploring entrepreneurship
All participants are application-based and curated.
Prizes
Top 2 teams get:
- 1st place gets 6000 AWS Kiro Credits
- 2nd place gets 4000 AWS Kiro Credits
When & Where
**May 9, 2026 (Saturday)**9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
📍 Founders Factory, London (7th floor)