Participants try out AI demos during the 2025 Dream AI Hackathon held in Cambridge, Massachusetts | Photo by LIKELION
Edtech startup LIKELION (멋쟁이사자처럼) announced that it successfully hosted the “2025 Dream AI Hackathon” from June 21 to 22 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, bringing together over 400 AI talents from around the world.
The global AI hackathon was co-hosted with the Founder Institute, a U.S.-based startup accelerator. Participants included students from top universities such as Harvard and MIT, professionals from major tech companies, AI startup founders, and developers. Under the theme “Solving Real-World Problems with AI,” the event spurred the creation of various innovative AI-based solutions.
Teams tackled challenges across industries including healthcare, education, sustainability, and finance. Their projects were judged based on criteria such as problem fit, market potential, business model, go-to-market strategy, and social impact.
The judging panel comprised Harvard and MIT alumni who now work as investors and tech experts across Silicon Valley and other parts of the U.S. They evaluated the AI maturity of each project along with its potential influence and feasibility in the global market.
Leading AI companies including ElevenLabs, Glimpse, BizCrush, Clix, UClone, Branch and Bound, vespexx, Zorder, and Typecast supported the event. They provided technical resources and mentorship, significantly contributing to the practical growth of the participating projects.
Max Min, Head of LIKELION USA, said, “This hackathon was a meaningful opportunity to witness how rapidly advancing AI technologies can be applied to real-world problems. It reaffirmed our belief that AI can be a practical tool for everyday challenges.” He added, “We will continue building platforms where global AI talents can connect, collaborate, and grow beyond borders and backgrounds.”
Founded in 2013, LIKELION believes in “connecting people with technology” and providing opportunities for anyone with the will to grow. The company offers a range of education programs from basic IT literacy to full-scale bootcamps for career transitions into tech. Going forward, it aims to deliver globally relevant education in programming, design, planning, and business, along with community support, to help aspiring tech creators build real products and achieve their goals on a global stage.
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