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Dubai · 30 August

Build and launch a working AI product in a single day.

Spend one day at TheBlock, Dubai building a real AI product with Devin by Cognition, Convex, and Context.dev. No pitch decks — just working prototypes and good company.

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The Challenge

Solve a real problem with all three partners

Dev tools, AI agents, fintech, education, creative tools — whatever excites you. Just make sure all three partners genuinely power what you build.

Devin by Cognition logoDevin by CognitionConvex logoConvexContext.dev logoContext.dev

Building with an AI agent? This brief has the rules, required stack, and judging criteria in one paste.

Start here

Partner credits and docs

Claim Context.dev and Devin credits first, then read the guides. Convex does not need a credit code.

Agenda

30 August, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  1. 10:00–10:30 AM

    Registration & Opening

    Grab your badge, meet the crew, hear the rules, and find your team.

  2. 10:30 AM–12:30 PM

    Building Session 1

    Lock in your idea, split the work, and start building. Mentors are around if you get stuck.

  3. 12:30–1:00 PM

    Lunch Break

    Good food, new friends, fresh ideas.

  4. 1:00–3:00 PM

    Building Session 2

    Heads down: finish your core flow, wire up the three partner tools, and get your demo stable.

  5. 3:00–3:15 PM

    Snack Break

    Quick recharge before the final sprint.

  6. 3:15–5:00 PM

    Final Sprint

    Polish the prototype, test everything, and get your submission in.

  7. 5:00 PM

    Submission Deadline

    Laptops down — make sure your project is submitted here before 5:00 PM sharp.

  8. 5:00–5:45 PM

    Panel & Judging

    Hear from regional AI and fintech leaders while judges pick five finalists to demo, then award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

  9. 5:45–6:00 PM

    Winners & Closing

    Winners announced, prizes handed out, group photos — then we celebrate.

Prizes

What you're building for

Win big — just keep all three partner tools at the heart of your build.

1st Place trophy

1st Place

  • •$1,000 Convex cash gift card
  • •$1,500 in Devin credits
  • •100,000 Context.dev credits
  • •$1,000 in Collabute credits
  • •100% complimentary TheCircle Startup Global Membership ($990 value)
  • •Founder interview + podcast appearance
  • •Investor Readiness Assessment
  • •Fast-track evaluation for TheCircle's Foundry or Seed Program
2nd Place trophy

2nd Place

  • •$500 Convex cash gift card
  • •$1,000 in Devin credits
  • •$500 in Collabute credits
  • •50% off TheCircle Startup Global Membership
3rd Place trophy

3rd Place

  • •$750 in Devin credits
  • •$200 in Collabute credits
  • •30% off TheCircle Startup Global Membership

Everyone goes home with something

15,000 Context.dev credits · $200 Devin credits · $100 Collabute credits · 20% off TheCircle membership · fast-track approval · Founding AI Builder Cohort status. TheCircle's offer is valid for 10 days after the event.

Judging

How projects are scored

Product Value

25%

Does it solve a real problem for real people?

Technical Execution

25%

Does it actually work — and is it impressive for a day's work?

Partner Technology Integration

25%

Are Devin, Convex, and Context.dev genuinely essential to the product?

Innovation

15%

A fresh idea, workflow, or approach we haven't seen before?

Demonstration & Clarity

10%

Can you show it and explain it clearly in three minutes?

Rules

House rules — short and sweet

Fourteen quick ones. Read them once and you're set.

01Team Size

Teams of 1–4, one team per person. You can create or join a team until submissions close.

02Build During the Event

Scaffolding and design systems? Prep ahead. The actual product? Built here, on the day.

03All Three Technologies Required

Devin, Convex, and Context.dev must genuinely power your product — logo-slapping doesn't count.

04Additional Technologies

Any other APIs, models, or tools are welcome — they should add to the three partners, not replace them.

05Originality

Your own work, built by your team. Open source and AI tools are fine — just tell us what you reused.

06Use of AI Tools

Encouraged! Just know your product well enough to demo and explain it.

07Submission Requirements

Submit here before the deadline: name, description, problem, how you used each partner tech, repo link, and any pre-existing assets.

08Demonstration

Show us it working — a local prototype is fine. Aim for a three-minute demo.

09Intellectual Property

You own what you build. We may showcase your project in event recaps.

10Fair Play

Mentors can advise, not build. And don't mess with other teams' work or gear.

11Data & Security

Use test or synthetic data. Anything shady or harmful is an instant disqualification.

12Code of Conduct

Be respectful and inclusive — that's the whole vibe. Harassment or sabotage gets you removed.

13Deadline

5:00 PM is hard. Plan for it — no extensions for last-minute deploys.

14Final Decisions

The judges' call is final. Break the rules and we'll have to disqualify you.

Hosted by CollabuteCo-hosted by TheBlock.Technology partners:Devin by Cognition logoDevin by CognitionConvex logoConvexContext.dev logoContext.devCommunity partner: TheCircle