VexoHacks 2026: AI Wearables Hackathon at Y Combinator (OpenAI, ElevenLabs)
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About this hackathon
A one-day, in-person hackathon at Y Combinator in San Francisco on Nov 14, 2026, run by Vexo: build new ways to use AI through wearables, voice, vision and the physical world rather than another app on a screen. Vexo voice bracelets are provided for those who want them (optional). Sponsored by OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Stripe, Mastra and Brex; $15K+ in prizes plus a YC final interview. All skill levels welcome; free, registration needs approval.
- Status
- Deadline
- 2026-11-14
- Starts
- 2026-11-14
- Who
- Open to all (Developers, designers, hardware builders and anyone curious, all skill levels; in person in San Francisco; registration needs approval)
- Level
- Beginner-friendly
- Prize
- $15K+ in prizes (cash split not published) plus a YC final interview
- Size
- —
- Format
- In person · San Francisco · International
- Location
- San Francisco
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Original listing (Chinese)
The full original listing below is in Chinese, as published in the Hack123 newsletter.
一句话简介:语音手环公司 Vexo 在 Y Combinator 办的一日 AI 可穿戴黑客松,做「戴在身上」而不是「装在屏幕里」的 AI。
看点:方向是可穿戴、语音、视觉和真实世界交互;现场提供 Vexo 语音手环,用不用随意;赞助方 OpenAI、ElevenLabs、Stripe、Mastra、Brex;软件、硬件、设计都欢迎,不限经验;免费,需审核
奖金:奖品合计 1.5 万美元以上,另有 YC 终面机会
截止日期:11月14日当天开赛(Luma 报名需审核)(美国旧金山,线下)
活动日期:2026年11月14日 9:00—21:00(太平洋时间)
Summarized from the organizer’s page and public posts. Please confirm details on the official site before registering.