Gloo AI Hackathon Winners Announced, Showing What Applied AI Can Do for Human Flourishing
Business Wire•09/10/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Gloo awards $200,000 in cash prizes at its 2026 AI Hackathon
- ➤Austin Christian University’s Fosterly wins $100,000 grand prize
- ➤More than 1,000 builders participated across over 115 teams
- ➤Unify, OnBoard and Envoy Mission win three $20,000 challenge tracks
Expert Statements
Scott Beck, Co-founder and CEO of Gloo
“At Gloo we believe AI should be shaped for good, reflecting the needs, values and aspirations of the faith and flourishing ecosystem.”
Scott Beck, Co-founder and CEO of Gloo
“The Hackathon turns that belief into action.”
Scott Beck, Co-founder and CEO of Gloo
“What this year's teams demonstrated is that AI is being used to help people flourish and communities thrive.”
Scott Beck, Co-founder and CEO of Gloo
“That was true of the Fosterly team, which built something for young people who are easy to overlook.”
Scott Beck, Co-founder and CEO of Gloo
“We were honored to celebrate them and their team leader, Jack, who is in our thoughts and prayers.”
Gloo AI Hackathon Winners Announced, Showing What Applied AI Can Do for Human Flourishing
Gloo awards $200,000 to builders applying AI to advance human flourishing. Austin Christian University team wins grand prize with Fosterly, an AI agent that connects the dots for young people aging out of Texas foster care.
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