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This Women’s Day, don’t just celebrate. Build.

The 75:15:1 Women’s Day AI Builder Challenge was a 15-day solo AI builder sprint: 75 credits, 15 days, 1 idea. Fifteen days is long enough to build something meaningful, and short enough to finally stop postponing.

75Credits
15Days
1Idea
4Themes
22Shipped builds

Applications are closed. The challenge ran February 16 to March 2, 2026. Organized by Future World Alliance and powered by Lovable. Designed and led by Padmarchana Kandi, FWA’s Director of Strategy & Programs and a Lovable Ambassador.

See the 22 projects builders shippedWatch the build sessions
Who it was for

This challenge was for you if…

  • You’d been meaning to build something but hadn’t started.
  • You wanted hands-on AI experience, not just theory.
  • You preferred structured momentum over chaotic hackathons.
  • You wanted something real to show for your effort.
How 75:15:1 worked

A structured solo challenge for consistent, intentional building

Builders could take part with as little as 30 to 60 minutes a day. The challenge was designed to encourage thoughtful iteration, not overbuilding.

75 credits

Total Lovable credits to build the project from start to finish.

5 credits a day

Consistent daily progress. No burnout, just steady building.

15 days

A structured sprint from February 16 to March 2.

1 focused idea

Solo participation only. No teams, no chaos, just consistent progress.

Challenge themes

Four directions to build in

Every builder picked one theme and stayed with it for the full 15 days.

Build for Her

Tools that uplift and empower women everywhere.

Build for Humanity

Solutions to pressing global challenges, powered by AI.

Build for Creativity

Pushing boundaries in art, design, storytelling, and expression.

Build for What’s Next

Imagining and building the future we all deserve.

The 15-day build structure

From idea to shipped product in fifteen days

The project didn’t need to be perfect. Shipping something real was the goal.

Days 1 to 3 · Feb 16 to 18

Define your idea

Clarify the problem, define your user, and scope the build realistically.

Days 4 to 7 · Feb 19 to 22

Build the core

Create the working foundation of the product. Functionality over perfection.

Days 8 to 12 · Feb 23 to 27

Improve and refine

Enhance usability, polish interactions, and iterate on feedback.

Days 13 to 15 · Feb 28 to Mar 2

Polish and demo

Finalize the build, record the demo video, and prepare the submission.

Building solo, but not alone

Support through all fifteen days

  • Weekly check-ins
  • Office hours for guidance and Q&A
  • Community support throughout the 15 days
  • Live build sessions with working builders
Sessions

The build sessions, recorded

Five live sessions ran during the challenge. Every one was recorded, so you can watch them all right here.

Mon, Feb 16 · 8:00 to 9:00 AM PT

Kickoff: 75:15:1 Women’s Day AI Builder Challenge

The official kickoff: the timeline, what to expect, how the community would run, the key milestones, and open Q&A so every builder could start with clarity.

Session notes and takeaways →
Tue, Feb 17 · 8:00 to 8:40 AM PT

Love at First Launch: Define your Minimum Lovable Product (MLP)

How to define your Minimum Lovable Product, the version of your app that’s just enough to delight, with frameworks to prioritize features, scope the build, and launch with confidence.

Speaker: Yuna Chu

Session notes and takeaways →
Wed, Feb 18 · 8:00 to 8:40 AM PT

Knowledge First: Building Smarter with Lovable Through Structured Preparation

How to organize your knowledge and plan your build before jumping into the tool, so you move faster and with more clarity.

Speaker: Frank Dias

Session notes and takeaways →
Thu, Feb 19 · 8:00 to 8:40 AM PT

From Built to Beloved: How to Make Your Lovable App Something People Want

Strategies to take an app from functional to irresistible, so people genuinely want to use it and share it.

Speaker: Lucio Amorim

Session notes and takeaways →
Mon, Feb 23 · 8:00 to 8:40 AM PT

The Messy Middle: How to Get Unstuck and Start Moving Again during Buildathons

Pushing through creative blocks mid-build, re-prioritizing when things aren’t working, and getting the momentum back to finish strong.

Speaker: Gurpreet Kalra

Session notes and takeaways →
Timeline

How it ran

Feb 13

Applications open

Registration opened to solo builders at any experience level.

Feb 16

Kickoff and challenge begins

The kickoff session opened the 15-day sprint.

Mar 2

Submission deadline

Final builds and demo videos due.

Mar 3 to 7

Judging

Submissions reviewed across all four themes.

Mar 8

Winners announced

Revealed live during a Women’s Day session.

After applying, every builder got a confirmation email, a calendar invite for the February 16 kickoff, and a short preparation checklist before day one.

Judging criteria

What the judges looked for

Impact

Does it solve a real problem?

Creativity

Is the approach original and fresh?

Execution

How well is it built and polished?

Storytelling

Can you communicate your vision?

Prizes and recognition

Top three projects in every theme

The top three projects in each of the four themes each received all of the following.

$100 Lovable gift card

Build with Lovable, on the house.

1-year Microsoft 365 bundle

A full year of premium productivity tools.

2 months of LinkedIn Premium

A boost to professional visibility and networking.

Recognition and mentoring

A 1:1 mentoring session, a feature spotlight across FWA channels, a community highlight, and a digital badge for LinkedIn.

Every completed submission received a digital certificate of participation and a listing in the challenge’s community recognition.

By March 2

What every builder walked away with

  • A working AI-powered product
  • A short demo video (a 2 to 3 minute screen recording)
  • A shareable live link
  • A portfolio-ready project
  • A strong LinkedIn post
  • Real proof of execution

Not just a challenge: a career asset.

After March 8

A starting point, not the end

  • Winners were announced during a live Women’s Day session on March 8.
  • Top projects were featured publicly.
  • Selected participants could be invited to future builder initiatives.
  • Standout builds could be highlighted in future showcases.

The projects, the skills, and the momentum carry forward.

Project gallery

22 builds, shipped in public

Real builders, real demos. Every project below went from idea to live product during the 15 days.

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FAQ

Questions about the challenge

What was the 75:15:1 Challenge?

A 15-day solo AI builder sprint: up to 5 Lovable credits a day, 75 in total, to take one focused idea from concept to working product.

When did the challenge run?

February 16 to March 2, 2026. Final submissions were due March 2, and winners were announced during a live Women’s Day session on March 8.

Could people join late?

Yes. Builders could join anytime before March 2, as long as they submitted by the deadline. The advice was to keep the scope small and ship something real.

Was it a hackathon?

No. It was a structured 15-day solo challenge designed for intentional, consistent building, not a 48-hour sprint.

Could people take part as a team?

No. The challenge was solo-only, to encourage individual focus and growth.

Did builders need to be technical?

No. Beginners were welcome. Anyone who could commit to building consistently for 15 days could take part.

Did builders need a paid Lovable plan?

Following the full 75:15:1 structure (5 credits a day for 15 days, 75 credits) needed a Lovable Pro plan. The free plan gives 30 credits a month, up to 5 a day, and builders were welcome to take part on it while planning their build around the credits they had.

What did builders submit?

A project title, a short description, the selected theme, a live project link, and a 2 to 3 minute demo video (Loom or similar, no editing required), due by March 2.

How were projects judged?

On impact, creativity, execution, and storytelling. Winners were announced during a live Women’s Day session on March 8.

Did builders keep ownership of their projects?

Yes. Builders retain full ownership of everything they build.

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