Spatial Intelligence + Generative 3D Hackathon with Mint, Tripo, World Labs, Convex and Founders Inc.
about this event
Spatial Intelligence + Generative 3D Hackathon — Event Plan World Labs × Tripo × mint.gg × Convex.dev · One-day hackathon · San Francisco We're teaming up with World Labs, Tripo, mint.gg, and Convex.dev for a one-day hackathon in San Francisco at the intersection of spatial intelligence and generative 3D. Participants will get hands-on access to some of the best tools for generating 3D content and turning it into functional, interactive experiences: World Labs — large world models for generating immersive worlds Tripo — rapid 3D asset generation for creating game-ready objects mint.gg — agentic creation platform and developer tools for bringing worlds and assets together as interactive, playable experiences Convex.dev — real-time backend infrastructure for powering application data, state, multiplayer systems, and agentic experiences Together, we'll explore what becomes possible when entire worlds, detailed 3D objects, and real-time scenes can be generated from little more than a prompt or an image — and then quickly assembled, programmed, connected, and shared.
Tracks Gaming & Interactive Worlds — Playable worlds, games, multiplayer experiences, interactive applications, and real-time 3D scenes Physical AI & Simulation — Robotics, simulation, embodied agents, spatial reasoning, training environments, and digital twins Creative 3D & VFX — Visual effects, virtual production, cinematic experiences, creative tools, real-time graphics, and experimental projects that do not fit neatly into the other tracks
Prizes The top two teams in each of the three tracks will each receive: $1k in World Labs credits, $1k in Tripo credits, $1k in mint.gg credits. That's $3k in total credits per winning team. With two winning teams across each of the three tracks, there will be six prize-winning teams. Convex.dev will also give away Three Convex memberships. One to the top team in each tract.
Opening Ceremonies & Presentations Approx. 8:30–10:00 AM — a 90-minute kickoff, including check-in Doors open · Check-in & breakfast 8:30–9:00 AM Welcome, kickoff & challenge briefing 9:00–9:15 AM Partner presentations — deep dives with the teams behind the technology 9:15–10:00 AM Hacking begins at 10:00 AM.
The Rest of the Day Morning build block 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Lunch 1:00–1:45 PM Afternoon build block 1:45–6:00 PM Submissions due 6:00 PM Project demos & judging 6:00–7:00 PM Awards & closing 7:00–7:30 PM
About Founders, Inc. Founders, Inc. backs early-stage founders in emerging tech with $100K–$250K first checks. We run programs, sprints, and hackathons from our 42,000 sq. ft. campus in Fort Mason.
tracks
Gaming & Interactive Worlds
Playable worlds, games, multiplayer experiences, interactive applications, and real-time 3D scenes
Physical AI & Simulation
Robotics, simulation, embodied agents, spatial reasoning, training environments, and digital twins
Creative 3D & VFX
Visual effects, virtual production, cinematic experiences, creative tools, real-time graphics, and experimental projects that do not fit neatly into the other tracks
schedule
Check-in & breakfast
Attendees check in, grab coffee and breakfast, and receive their platform access and API keys. Light networking with volunteers available to help resolve setup issues.
◍ San Francisco, CAWelcome, kickoff & challenge briefing
Host welcomes everyone, introduces the theme and four event sponsors, covers logistics, and presents the three tracks, rules, judging criteria, prizes, sponsor giveaway, and what a finished demo should show.
◍ San Francisco, CAPartner presentations
Deep dives with the teams behind the technology: World Labs (Ian Curtis), Tripo (Aiko Dai), mint.gg (Alex Carrabre), and Convex.dev.
◍ San Francisco, CAHacking begins
Morning build block 10:00 AM-1:00 PM with mentors. Lunch 1:00-1:45 PM. Afternoon build block 1:45-6:00 PM. Submissions due 6:00 PM.
◍ San Francisco, CAProject demos & judging
Each team presents its project at the close of the hackathon. Judges review submissions across the three tracks.
◍ San Francisco, CAAwards & closing
Winners announced for each track, Convex membership giveaway recipients announced, closing remarks and networking wind-down.
◍ San Francisco, CAprizes
| Place | Prize | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1st-2nd per track (six teams total) | $1k World Labs credits + $1k Tripo credits + $1k mint.gg credits | $3k total credits per winning team |
| Top team per track | Convex membership | Convex membership |