BUILD A REAL AI TOOL FOR A REAL COMPANY.
3 weeks to build out the AI Solution | 4 Multidisciplinary students per team tackling the problem | 1 real estate company assigned to each team
Designed to mimic a real-world AI product team, the AI Sprint is a three-week program that teaches participants how to build an AI powered solution for a real estate company. Multidisciplinary teams of four students will work together to scope the problem, build a solution, and present to real companies.
The Fall AI Sprint runs from October 27 – November 17, 2026 and is sponsored by the Ross Wesier Center for Real Estate.
Registration for the 2026 AI Sprint info session is now open!
TOP REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN FOR NON-TECHNICAL STUDENTS
The real client experience that makes you stand out.
Gain AI Fluency
Build the confidence to speak about your understanding and use of AI in interview (or various other) settings, by building a deployable AI tool alongside a team.
Get Real Client Experience
Make an impact by working with a real company, facing their real problem. Translate their business needs into an AI solution, and present to the client.
Leave With Proof
You will build and deploy an AI tool alongside your team, a valuable piece for your portfolio. Your solution will show that you understand AI’s capabilities, limitations, and business value.
TOP REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN FOR TECHNICAL STUDENTS
The real client experience that makes you stand out.
Build for a business
Apply AI skills to a real company problem while learning the business thinking that turns that problem into a client-ready solution.
Develop a business mindset
Acquire core business skills that are essential to scoping a client’s problem and translating their business needs into an AI solution.
Leave with a production-ready tool
Walk away with a live AI tool built for a real company, a portfolio piece that proves you understand AI’s capabilities, limitations, and business value.
Program Schedule
The AI Sprint runs October 27 – November 17 and requires roughly 3 hours of work per week outside of sessions. In order to be eligible to participate in the program, you have to meet the following requirements:
1. Attend the in-person AI Sprint Info Session on Tuesday, October 13th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Ross School of Business
2. Be able to attend all Tuesday and Sunday sessions (details in the program schedule). Participants who cannot make them will not be eligible.
3. Sign the program commitment form
Sessions run on Tuesdays from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Each team also completes a 20-minute virtual mid-point check-in with the client at your partnered real estate company.
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Information Session (required)
Register and attend to be eligible to participate. Learn how the Sprint works, meet other participants, and hear the company challenge. There is no application or interview, so the info session is required for you to participate!
Registration Opens
There are 48 spots available for the inaugural AI Sprint. In order to qualify, students have to make the info session on October 13th and be able to attend all the Tuesday and Sunday sessions. After that, we’ll be filling spots on a first-come, first-serve basis. The registration for the sprint will be released on October 14th and due on October 16th. It’ll only be given to those who attend the info session.
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Session 1: Discovery & Problem Scoping (required)
Meet your team and your team’s client in person. Dig into their business problems, needs, and technical requirements. Brainstorm with your team, and map your build.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Co-Working Session 1 (required)
A space to connect as a team and work through bottlenecks and problem solve solutions together.
Office Hours
We have four real estate industry professionals who are hosting office hours to support teams with project scoping and determining the best use of AI.
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Session 2: Design & Build Your Solution (required)
Hear from an experienced professional in the AI field. Then, continue to build and brainstorm with your team. Test your tool with support from mentors and staff.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Co-Working Session 2 (required)
A space to connect as a team and work through bottlenecks and problem solve solutions together.
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Session 3: Finalize & Present (required)
Finalize your build after meeting with your Real Estate client for the last time. Begin your pitch deck.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Co-Working Session 3 (required)
A space to connect as a team and work through bottlenecks and problem solve solutions together.
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Final Presentations (required)
Present your working solution to the client in person with your team.
Common Questions
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