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OpenClaw Summer Builder Bootcamp 2026

Build AI Agents People Actually Use

Most AI agents never make it past the demo stage.

Not because builders lack skill. The challenge is that there is often a gap between "it works" and "people actually use it." There is a gap between a weekend project and a real product, and between a proof of concept and something that generates real economic activity.

The OpenClaw @openclaw Summer Builder Bootcamp is designed to help close that gap. Over 8 weeks, participants will receive infrastructure support, mentorship, and a clear pathway to take an AI agent from an early-stage prototype to a product with real users.

This program is co-organized by Metis @MetisL2 , ClawUp @ClawUpAI , GOAT Network @GOATNetwork , LazAI @LazAINetwork , CryptoChicks @crypto_chicks and MindFuel @MindFuelca

Together, these partners provide infrastructure, tooling, mentorship, and ecosystem support for AI builders.

Why this program exists

We've seen countless talented builders with working demos and genuine ideas, but without the right support, those demos never become products. They stall at the infrastructure layer. They stall at the growth strategy. They stall because no one tells them what to do next.

This program is built for builders who are past the "interesting concept" stage and ready to build something that people actually use.

What sets this program apart

Compete for a $5,000 prize pool

Rewards are based on both product quality and real-world execution.

Official Builder Bootcamp Certificate

Recognition for completing a structured AI Agent build-and-ship program.

Access to mentors and ecosystem builders

Get feedback and guidance from experienced founders and technical contributors.

Fast-track opportunity to GOAT AI Builder Grants Stage 2

Top-performing teams may be recommended for further support and potential follow-on funding opportunities (up to $1M for high-traction projects).

Long-term builder visibility

Join a growing ecosystem of builders working on AI Agents, infrastructure, and real-world applications.

What you'll do

This is a build-first, ship-first program. You are expected to actively execute across the product, infrastructure, and growth domains.

Build and launch an AI Agent on ClawUp

Turn your idea into a working product that solves a real problem and can be used by real users.

Integrate core infrastructure

Connect x402 payments and ERC-8004 identity systems to make your agent functional in real economic workflows.

Learn distribution and growth in real time

Understand how AI agents get discovered, used, and shared, including GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) strategies for AI-native visibility.

Publish and distribute your product publicly

Create content, documentation, and product assets that help your agent be discovered across AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity.

Acquire real users and validate demand

Your goal is not just to build — it is to acquire real users, drive usage, and test whether your agent solves a real market need.

Present your work at Demo Day

Show your product, usage, and learnings to ecosystem builders, mentors, and invited reviewers.

Who we're looking for

This program is designed for builders who want to ship real products,

not just experiments.

You should apply if you are:

● Building AI Agents with real-world use cases in mind

● Ready to ship and iterate based on user feedback

● Interested in product, distribution, and real usage — not just demos

● Looking to turn ideas into validated products

Program details

- Duration: June 29 – August 26, 2026

- Applications close: June 24

- Evaluation basis: Product quality, real user traction, economic activity

Special thanks to our Media Partners for supporting the OpenClaw Summer Builder Bootcamp 2026:

Foresight News @Foresight_News ,Wu Blockchain @WuBlockchain ,CoinTime @Cointime_global ,DEXTools @DEXToolsApp ,Cryptothreads @CryptoThreadsX ,Bigcoin Vietnam @BigcoinVN ,Hak Research @HakResearch ,HC Capital@hc_capital

We appreciate their support in helping us reach and connect with builders across the AI and Web3 ecosystems.

Eight weeks. One shot. Build something the world actually uses.

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