AI Initiative Competition
Andromeda is hosting its inaugural AI Initiative Competition as a part of THRIVE 2026 which is designed to showcase innovation, collaboration, and bold thinking across Andromeda Division. Each participating business unit (BU) or product line will form a cross-functional team of four to identify a top business problem and propose an AI-powered solution with measurable P&L impact.
Why should I participate?
Beyond competing for prizes, this is a unique opportunity to:
- Drive real, measurable business impact.
- Gain recognition across Andromeda for forward-thinking ideas.
- Mature your AI initiative into a funded project through Andromeda’s Initiative Management process.
Who can participate?
Each BU or product line in attendance at THRIVE must register one cross-functional team of four members. Each team must have representation across:
- Finance
- Development/Engineering
- Support/Sales & Marketing
- Professional Services/Product
How does the competition work?
Registration: Register your team and team members by October 31, 2025 using this link. Submission guidelines and additional details will be shared shortly.
Competition Kick-off: November 3, 2025
Round 1 Submission:
- Your initiative can focus on product or productivity, but must not be an initiative already underway.
- Submit your AI initiative by February 6, 2026.
- Submissions will be evaluated by the AI Initiative Committee (members of the Andromeda SLT).
Evaluation Criteria:
- Business Understanding & Quantifiable Impact (40%)
- Solution Innovation & Technical Merit (25%)
- Feasibility & Scalability (20%)
- Presentation Quality & Clarity (15%)
Finals at THRIVE:
The Top 5 teams will present live at THRIVE on May 6, 2026 (Operations section, final day). If selected as a finalist, all team members will be invited to attend THRIVE (if not already registered). Each finalist team gets 10 minutes to present in front of an audience of THRIVE attendees who will vote live to determine the winners.
Registration & Submission Requirements
To qualify for the THRIVE AI Initiative Competition, all participating teams must meet the following requirements:
Registration
Each BU or product line in attendance at THRIVE must register one cross-functional team of four members and include representation from Finance, Development/Engineering, Support/Sales & Marketing, and Professional Services/Product.
Teams must nominate one person as the main point of contact who will register their respective teams by October 31, 2025 using this link.
What prizes will be awarded?
- The first-place team will receive a $5,000 bonus pool and $25,000 to fund their AI initiative, trophies, and swag bucks to spend at the online Andromeda store.
- Prior to further development and implementation, and inorder to receive funding, the first-place team must further develop and manage their AI initiative by following Andromeda’s Initiative Management process.
- The second-place will receive a $2,500 bonus pool.
- The third-place team will receive a $1,000 bonus pool.
When are the key dates?
- Team Registration Deadline: October 31, 2025
- AI Competition Kick-off: November 3, 2025
- Round 1 Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026
- Top 5 Finalist Announcement: February 25, 2026
- Final Presentations at THRIVE: May 6, 2026
I have more questions, who do I contact?
Please send all of your questions to questions@andromedathrive.com