GitHub PR Challenge (memu.pro)

The 2026 New Year Challenge is an exciting, global hackathon scheduled from January 8 to January 18, 2026, hosting multiple tracks focused on AI agent development. Jointly organized by five prominent AI projects, this event invites developers to submit mergeable Pull Requests (PRs) to enhance an open-source repository, MemU, with a total prize pool of $3,000. Participants can engage in various tracks addressing different aspects of AI infrastructure, including memory management, external integrations, and automation. This hackathon is significant for the AI/ML community as it encourages collaboration, innovation, and real-world contributions to the evolving field of AI agents. The structure allows contributors to tackle official tasks or propose new features, rewarding them with points, cash prizes, and badges for their contributions. Emphasizing usability, each track aims to strengthen the ecosystem around AI by improving MemU’s capabilities and fostering a vibrant open-source culture. Participants can aim for tasks ranging from bug fixes to developing SDKs, showcasing the importance of community-driven development in advancing AI technology.