Craft AI-driven apps for local impact + win cash
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Solve Real Problems
When AI meets real-world challenges, startups are born and futures lift off.
Build prize-winning apps
From fast sprints to high-stakes prizes designed to take you farther.
Learn Fast. Connect Faster.
How Does It Work?
Your Journey Starts here
Pick Your Mission
Choose the challenge that fires you up. Every build starts with a real problem worth solving. Register for your first vibeathon here.
Assemble Your Crew
Go solo or rally co-pilots. Mentors, teammates, and guides are on deck to help you launch.
Launch & Accelerate
Build fast. Solve boldly. Win prizes, gain mentorship, and unlock the runway to grow your venture.
It's the Future!
What is Vibe-Coding?
Rapid Validation
Rapidly prototyping based on intuition focusing on momentum over perfection.
Don't Second Guess, Build
Build what feels right, put it through the paces, and make quick pivots.
Planned Events
What Does the Journey look Like?
From real problems to real products—built fast, boldly launched, and shaping the future.
Who are we?
Created by Codefi
The Track Record
60+ startups supported. 600+ people trained. $100 million in economic impact across Missouri. Vibeathon is the next evolution — taking everything we've learned and opening the launchpad to everyone.
The Mission
We believe the best ideas come from people closest to the problem. We give them the tools, training, and momentum to ship real solutions — fast. If you can spot it, we'll help you build the fix.
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Frequently asked questions
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