This year, Team Epoch – the AI Dreamteam – is organising their first AI Cup. The AI Cup 2026 is a new nationwide competition uniting the Netherlands’ brightest minds to tackle real-world challenges from society with AI. While most AI competitions prioritize model accuracy, AI Cup 2026 will also evaluate the implementation proposal. AI Cup is open to all students and recent graduates from Dutch universities. The team is currently working on the preparation of the competition platform and finalizing the technical setup. On February 13^th the competition kicks off, with Nomination Day taking place on March 28^th and the Award Ceremony at the AIC4NL Congress on April 14^th.

WHO CAN JOIN
AI Cup is open to all students and recent graduates from Dutch universities. You don’t need to be an AI expert, but you should be excited to learn, build, and compete. The teams will be composed of 1-5 people per team. Please have everyone on your team register.

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