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OpenClaw Summer Builder Training Camp 2026 is now open for applications, empowering AI Agents to transition from Demo to Real Users

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Building a truly user-friendly AI Agent.

Most AI Agents have never moved beyond the Demo stage.

This is not because developers lack the technical skills, but because there is often a significant gap between "can run" and "actually being used"; there is a gap between a weekend project and a real product; there is a gap between Proof of Concept and a product that can create real economic value.

The OpenClaw Summer Builder Bootcamp is designed to address this issue.

During the 8-week bootcamp, participants will receive infrastructure support, mentorship, and a clear growth path to help them evolve their AI Agent from an early-stage prototype to a product with real users.

This project is initiated by Metis, ClawUp, GOAT Network, LazAI, CryptoChicks, and MindFuel. Each partner will collectively provide infrastructure, development tools, mentorship resources, and ecosystem support for AI Builders.

Why is this project being held?

We have seen too many talented developers with great ideas who have created functional Demos, but due to a lack of proper support, these projects have ultimately failed to grow into real products. They may get stuck at the infrastructure level, struggle with growth strategies, or simply because no one told them what to do next. This project is specifically designed for builders who have moved beyond the "interesting idea" phase and are ready to create products that are actually used by users.

What makes this project different?

Compete for a $5,000 Prize Pool

Rewards will be based on the product quality and real implementation, not just on creative showcasing.

Official Builder Bootcamp Graduation Certificate

Upon completing the structured AI Agent building and deployment bootcamp, you will receive an official certification.

Receive Mentorship and Ecosystem Support

Learn directly from experienced founders and technical contributors, and receive ongoing feedback and guidance.

Fast-track to the GOAT AI Builder Grants Phase 2

Top-performing teams will have the opportunity to receive recommendations, enter into follow-up support plans, and access further funding opportunities (high-growth projects can receive up to $1 million in support).

Long-Term Ecosystem Exposure Opportunity

Join the growing Builder community and connect with developers in the AI Agent, infrastructure, and real-world application domains.

What Will You Accomplish in the Project?

This is a training camp centered around building and delivering. Participants need to continuously advance their project in the product, infrastructure, and growth dimensions.

Build and Launch an AI Agent on ClawUp

Turn your idea into a product that solves real-world problems and is available for real users.

Integrate Core Infrastructure

Connect to the x402 payment system and ERC-8004 identity system to allow your Agent to participate in real economic activities.

Learn Product Growth and User Acquisition

Understand how the AI Agent is discovered, used, and propagated, and learn AI-era growth strategies including GEO (Generative Engine Optimization).

Publicly Release and Promote Your Product

Create content, documentation, and product assets to enable platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and other AI platforms to discover and reference your Agent.

Acquire Real Users and Validate Market Demand

Your goal is not just development completion but obtaining real users, driving actual usage, and validating if the product addresses real market needs.

Showcase Progress at Demo Day

Present your product, user growth data, and project experience to the ecosystem builders, mentors, and invited judges on Demo Day.

What Kind of People Are We Looking For?

This project is aimed at Builders who aspire to create real products rather than just experimental projects. If you meet the following criteria, feel free to apply:

Building an AI Agent with a real-world application scenario;

Willing to iterate the product quickly based on user feedback;

Focus on the product, growth, and real users, rather than just a demo showcase;

Hoping to turn ideas into market-validated products.