AI Builders Challenge with IBM Bob has wrapped. After 8 weeks, 383 submissions, and 1,036 participating teams from 175 countries, IBM SkillsBuild and BeMyApp are proud to announce the winners of the 2026 AI in Creative Industries, Space Exploration, and the Future of Work challenges.
By Kaavya Kumar & Nayon Kim
An AI-powered writing platform that helps writers overcome creative blocks by turning manuscript characters into interactive agents they can talk to and explore.
By Kaavya Kumar & Nayon Kim
An AI-powered writing platform that helps writers overcome creative blocks by turning manuscript characters into interactive agents they can talk to and explore.
By Kazi Islam, Kazi Tasin & Kazi Tamim Nomany
An AI-powered content intelligence platform that transforms long-form videos, podcasts, PDFs, and transcripts into interactive learning experiences.
By Stephen Sookra
An AI-powered film accessibility tool that checks captions and audio descriptions against accessibility standards and generates audio descriptions for underserved scenes.
By Deep Saha
An AI-powered cultural adaptation studio that transforms film scripts for global audiences while preserving emotional intent, cultural context, and character voice.
By Kingsley Ojilere
An AI-powered orbital compliance platform that helps satellite operators assess deorbit and debris-mitigation requirements by combining live orbital data, deterministic rule checks, and clear regulatory reporting.
By Muskan Ejaz, Suryansh Sharma & Pushkar Malhotra
An AI-powered, physics-grounded collision avoidance system that helps satellite operators detect close approaches in low Earth orbit, evaluate safer maneuver options, and keep humans in control of final mission decisions.
By Mihir Duvedi
An AI-powered system that generates evidence-linked receipts showing whether an AI agent operated within its assigned authority, helping managers review actions, verify compliance, and export replayable evidence.
By Tylin Delaney, Khadim Drame & Stephen Sookra
An AI-powered launch-licensing planner that helps university satellite teams navigate regulatory deadlines, agency dependencies, and space-weather impacts on mission compliance.
"The scale and impact of the AI Builders Challenge are truly impressive, and it was inspiring to see the creativity and innovation demonstrated by students around the world."
Michael Kwok, PhD, VP, IBM Bob and Canada Lab Director, IBM Software
Congratulations to all the participants and winners. Don't miss the next AI Builders Challenge North America, open to students in the US or Canada, excluding the province of Quebec.
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