IBM has opened registration for the Global AI Racing League — where teams of university students from around the world come together to code, collaborate, and conquer the racing world.
🏎️ The Challenge: Build a high-performance AI race car using:
You will design, test, and optimize your AI driver to compete on the Corkscrew circuit.
✅ Steps:
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Enroll in the IBM AI Racing Competition activity on IBM SkillsBuild and complete the modules: https://ibm.biz/RaceYourCode (all team members, up to a maximum of 10, must register individually).
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Join our Discord community to stay up to date with the competition and ask any questions: https://discord.gg/KXhqwKqnB2
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Check the technical guides.
🎥 The final submission includes:
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A video of your fastest lap featuring an IBM livery (design), with the team and university name clearly visible.
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Team video (introduction + strategy + use of tools).
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GitHub repository with your AI driver's code.
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Race data (filled out in the submission form).
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Exclusive livery for differentiation in mass starts.
⏱ The fastest lap times qualify for the top 10. 🏆 Winners are selected based on lap time + the quality of the team video.
This competition goes beyond speed: it’s about collaboration, technical excellence, communication, and showcasing your readiness for the industry.
The final submission deadline is July 1, 2026.
Start your engines!
IBM AI Racing League Team
PS: For any questions regarding the competition, please contact the team via Discord https://discord.com/invite/KXhqwKqnB2