About AX DOJO
Application Guidebook
Organized by Leading Institutions
A Korea–Silicon Valley collaboration platform for student innovation and academic showcase.
Seoul Host Location
Hosted at Sogang University in Seoul's vibrant Hongdae district
Korea Partner
Co-organized with PAIA, Korea's practical AI and innovation association
Silicon Valley Network
Connected to AI-JAM US and Hacker Dojo's established innovation ecosystem
For professors: a structured, reviewable, and internationally networked student program with clear academic standards.
Host Institution
Host Institution: Sogang University
Sogang University hosts the Seoul program in an environment built for academic exchange. The campus provides ideal infrastructure for international student participation.
Academic Venue
University-level facilities for demos, exhibitions, and formal presentations
Faculty Evaluation
Academic review environment with professor-led assessment criteria
Prime Location
Hongdae district offers high accessibility for visiting international teams
University Profile
Established 1960
Seoul, South Korea
14,000+ students
International partnerships across 80+ countries
Korea Organizer
Korea Organizer: PAIAX
Practical AI / AX Association (Nonprofit)
PAIA serves as Korea's practical innovation association. Faculty members centered around Sogang University lead the organization's initiatives.
Program Standards
Establishes competition operations and academic evaluation criteria for all participating teams
University Network
Provides university-industry network support and institutional partnerships across Korea
Real-World Outcomes
Focuses on turning student work into demonstrable results with evidence-based presentations
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley Partnership
AI-JAM US & Hacker Dojo
A long-running international innovation network based in Silicon Valley. This partnership connects student talent to global mentorship opportunities.
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Global Community
Multi-year operational history with established innovation ecosystem
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Mentorship Network
Industry connections including accelerators, experts, and venture partners
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International Pathway
Access to broader international stages and future global finals opportunities

The Hacker Dojo has supported thousands of innovators since 2009, serving as Silicon Valley's community hub for entrepreneurs and technologists.
What This Means for Universities & Students
This institutional backbone provides structure, credibility, and international recognition for participating teams.
Academic Review
Professors and global judges provide formal evaluation
Expo demonstrations plus structured presentations
International Network
Teams participate from multiple countries
Cross-campus peer exchange and collaboration opportunities
Recognition
Certificates and awards for all participants
Documentable outcomes for student portfolios and applications
A professor-friendly format: structured participation, clear outputs, and review-ready presentation standards.
Invitation to Southeast Asian Universities
We welcome professors who wish to recommend student innovators for a credible international stage. Students present their work in a structured exhibition and presentation format at Sogang University.
This program operates with global institutional partners. Each team receives academic-level evaluation and documentation of participation.
Structured Format
Clear guidelines and academic standards
Professional Review
Faculty and industry judge evaluation
Verified Outcomes
Official certificates and documentation
Program Partners
AX-DOJO Seoul International
A Multi-Institutional Collaboration
Program Structure
  • University-hosted venue in Seoul
  • Faculty-led evaluation process
  • International team participation
  • Silicon Valley ecosystem connection
Academic Standards
  • Structured presentation requirements
  • Demonstration-based assessment
  • Portfolio-ready documentation
  • Cross-cultural peer exchange
Organizing Institutions: Sogang University (Seoul) • PAIA (Korea) • AI-JAM US • Hacker Dojo (Silicon Valley)