9 months ago
And the winner is...
Congratulations to the outstanding participants of the Azure AI Developer Hackathon!
The Azure AI Developer Hackathon has come to a close, and we've been absolutely blown away by the incredible projects you've created! The level of innovation, creativity, and technical skill showcased was truly inspiring. Check out the winning projects along with all of the awesome submissions in the Project Gallery!
After careful deliberation by our expert judges, we're thrilled to announce the winners in each category:
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ChatlasChatlas is inspired by the growing need for seamless communication in a globalized world where language differences often create barriers.
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Judge Spotlight!
While you await the results, we're excited to introduce you to a few of the fantastic judges who are lending their expertise to the Azure AI Developer Hackathon!
Adit Sheth
“I'm excited to judge this hackathon and see developers push the boundaries of GitHub Copilot, Azure AI, and multi-modal applications, turning ideas into scalable, high-performance solutions!”
Adit Sheth is currently Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft with overall 10+ years of experience, specializing in Azure AI, Copilot development, LLMs, and AI-powered enterprise applications. He has judged multiple Microsoft hackathons, evaluating cutting-edge innovations in GitHub Copilot, Azure services, and AI-driven software…
10 months ago
Only 3 days left to enter your submission!
Submissions are due March 28th at 2:00pm ET
Submission checklist:
Run through this list before you sit back from your project:
- Are you creating a working software application that uses GitHub Copilot with VS Code or Visual Studio to build and submit an app leveraging Azure services?
- Are all of your teammates added to your submission form? Remind them to accept the invitation so that they’re listed on the project submission!
- Have you created a submission video? Is your video public, coherent and shows your app working? Reminder that any content over three minutes will not be viewed by…
10 months ago
Submission Checklist: It’s Go Time!!
There is just one week left to enter your submission to the Azure AI Developer Hackathon. Submissions are due March 28th at 2:00pm ET.
Whether you’re nearly finished with your submission or have been putting it off and are planning to get everything done this week, the deadline is coming soon!! Get some tips from our submission form process process, make sure all of your teammates have accepted their invitations to join the project, and use the checklist below to make sure you’re all set by the deadline!
Submission checklist:
- Are you creating a working software application that uses…
10 months ago
New hackathon walk-through video available!
Are your feet dragging on your hackathon project? Are you a little overwhelmed by the submission form? We've got you covered! Check out this special walk-through video for the Azure AI Developer Hackathon and set yourself up for success!
In this 14-minute video, here’s what we’ll cover:
- Break down the hackathon’s eligibility, requirements and resources
- Learn the best ways to find teammates
- Demystify the submission form
- Check out a (rather silly) sample project
This is a great way to get some last-minute clarity and supercharge your chances of winning! Watch the video here!
Let's do this!
Questions?
If…
10 months ago
Lights, Camera, Action! Submission video tips for hackers
We know as devs and innovators, your expertise normally lies behind the scenes, but the submission video needs time and care too! It's often the first (and sometimes only!) thing that judges review. Your video tells the story behind your project, providing a clear avenue to showcase your software and talent.
We gathered invaluable insights straight from the trenches with tips submitted on Discord by our very own community members. From meticulous planning to seamless execution, these user-tested tips will help you put together a polished demo video to showcase your project. Check out our full advice in this blog…
10 months ago
Give yourself a schedule
A little planning can go a long way toward a winning project. In the Azure AI Developer Hackathon, we want to be sure we get to check out your project and want to help you get there.
Check out our Tips for Planning Your Project and the below rough timeline for when to start different activities:
Brainstorm (Today)
Pick an idea (Tomorrow)
Quick design and how it might work (March 12-14)
Check out Microsoft's Learning Plans to level up your skills (March 15-16)
Start building (March 17-24)
Start your submission (March 25)
Finish up your project (March 26) Record your…
11 months ago
How’s your Azure AI project coming along?
Whether or not you have started building your Azure AI Developer Hackathon project, the Devpost Discord Community is the perfect place to connect with other developers! Not only can you bounce ideas off each other and ask other developers for technical help, but you can also use it to ask the Microsoft and Devpost teams questions and eventually show off your project when it’s finished!
Teaming up
Looking for a team to work with on your project? Post in the Discord channel! You can also use the challenge Participants Tab to search for other developers looking to team…
11 months ago
Level Up Your Skills!
Ready to level up your AI game? This hackathon isn't just about building awesome projects – it's about building your skills!
Microsoft's hooked us up with two killer learning plans to turn you into a generative AI pro and deployment master:
- Find the best model for your generative AI solution with Azure AI Foundry
- Build, test, deploy applications securely with GitHub and Microsoft Azure
These resources are your secret weapons for hacking success. Dive in, learn the latest tech, and build something incredible.
Happy hacking!
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum…