Highrise & Impala H200 Compute
All selected teams receive managed NVIDIA H200-class compute from Highrise across the full 21-day build—enough horsepower to ship production-grade AI systems.
Definition
What Is A Buildathon?
A buildathon is a focused period of building.
Over a 21-day sprint, selected teams work with mentors, operators, institutions, and technical experts to develop practical solutions to real-world opportunities.
FutureCaribbean is fully remote and open to participants from anywhere in the world.
The goal is not simply to generate ideas.
The goal is to build working infrastructure.
The top selected teams receive compute credits from Highrise AI to build during the 21 day sprint. The best companies will receive introductions to funding, infrastructure, visibility, and real opportunities for deployment.
Using open-source AI frameworks, agentic systems, automation infrastructure, and frontier AI tooling, teams will build systems capable of improving how economies coordinate across sectors including:
Opportunity Tracks
10 Tracks.Limitless Impact.
From climate resilience to digital economies, these 10 tracks represent the most urgent and transformative opportunities for the Caribbean. Build what matters.
01
The Electron Economy
Powering a smarter, cleaner, and more resilient Caribbean.
02
Tourism & Transportation
Reimagining travel and mobility through AI.
03
Finance, Payments & MSME Capital
Building inclusive financial infrastructure that scales.
04
Healthcare Systems & Delivery
Improving access, outcomes and health system efficiency.
05
Climate Risk & Disaster Coordination
Early warning, resilience and response.
06
Ocean Systems & Blue Economy
Protecting and growing our ocean economies.
07
Trade & Regional Commerce
Strengthening food security and supply chain resilience.
08
The Arts
Empowering Caribbean creativity with AI.
09
Real Estate & Development
Smarter planning, housing and sustainable growth.
10
Open Track
Open to bold ideas that don't fit in a box. Surprise us.
Prizes &
Opportunities
More than a prize pool. Winning teams gain access to the resources, infrastructure, and opportunities needed to move from an ambitious idea toward real-world deployment.
Top 3 Winning Teams
$25,000
+ 3 OWC AI Systems
1st Place$15,000
+ 2 OWC AI Systems
2nd Place$10,000
+ 1 OWC AI System
3rd PlaceOpportunities for Winning Teams
NoInfra Agent Infrastructure
Selected teams can opt into NoInfra’s agent-native environment, supported by a shared US$10,000 compute commitment.
Shogo AI Platform Credits
Each selected team receives Shogo AI platform credits to build and evaluate production-grade AI systems during the sprint.
OWC AI Deployment Systems
High-performance Thunderbolt 5 AI deployment systems to power local acceleration, edge deployment, high-speed storage, and sovereign compute experimentation.
DMZ Soft Landing Scholarship
A 1-week Soft Landing Programme at DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University—opening doors to the North American market and global investor networks.
Powertranz Gateway Services
Winners receive free Powertranz gateway services for 12 months—enabling seamless, secure, and scalable infrastructure for real-world deployment.
Live Pitch at the New York Stock Exchange
Top teams will pitch live at the New York Stock Exchange in front of regional and global investors and have their companies featured on the NYSE screens.
Flights & Accommodation by Bookit
Round-trip flights and accommodation for team members are provided by Bookit to make this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity possible.
Timeline
The Road to the Finale
May 29, 2026
Applications Open
Builders, founders, and teams from anywhere in the world can apply.
Rolling
Rolling Review & Team Selection
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Teams are selected in waves, with earlier applicants reviewed first and receiving priority consideration for available compute resources.
Summer 2026
Selected Teams
The top teams receive compute access, mentorship, and support to build.
Summer 2026
21-Day Global Builder Sprint
Selected teams build, test, and deploy Agentic AI systems with access to compute, mentors, deployment partners, and world-class tooling.
Late Summer 2026
Submission Review, Live Demos & Final Judging
Teams present their solutions to a global panel of judges.
Fall 2026
Caribbean Showcase
Selected teams present their solutions to regional leaders, institutions, customers, and investors.
Fall 2026
New York Stock Exchange Investor Showcase
Selected teams are introduced to global investors, strategic partners, and industry leaders.
Your Turn
Ready to Build?
Applications are open. Join selected teams building agentic AI systems across the Caribbean's most important coordination challenges.