ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
Join a community of innovators and experts in AI and beyond!
This hackathon is an opportunity to collaborate with leading minds in machine learning, software development, and various technical fields. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a seasoned developer, or simply passionate about building groundbreaking projects, this event is designed for you. Bring your ideas to life and create something extraordinary—AI-powered or not.
Why Participate?
- Network with top industry professionals and researchers
- Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
- Receive expert mentorship and guidance
- Compete for exciting prizes, with additional rewards for open-source contributions
GET STARTED
- Join the Discord Connect with fellow participants, receive real-time updates, access tutorials, and collaborate with experts. Form teams, exchange ideas, and stay informed throughout the challenge. [Join here]
- Explore Resources Access a comprehensive suite of tools, datasets, and tutorials available in the Resources tab above. Get the support you need to turn your ideas into reality.
Take the first step towards innovation. Be part of a challenge that could shape the future of AI and beyond!
Requirements
What to Build
- Team size: Up to 5 members.
- Build something impactful and innovative—your creativity is the limit. Feel free to choose one of the suggested tracks below or define your own path.
- Don’t know where to start? Join the Discord community for ideas, tutorials, and resources.
Open-source projects are eligible for additional prizes, so consider sharing your work with the community.
TRACKS
- AI & Machine Learning
Build innovative solutions leveraging AI and ML to solve real-world problems. From natural language processing to computer vision, explore the limitless potential of AI. -
Education & Learning
Create tools or platforms that revolutionize education. Think AI tutors, adaptive learning systems, or gamified learning apps. -
Environment & Sustainability
Design projects that tackle environmental challenges like waste management, renewable energy optimization, or climate change tracking. -
Social Good
Work on solutions that address social challenges, such as improving accessibility, supporting mental health, or reducing inequality. -
Choose Your Own
You are happy to come with your own ideas if you prefer!
Submission Format
- Project Name and Description: Explain what you built and its purpose.
- Video: Provide a link to a video where you explain what your project is about (maximum 10 minutes).
- Code Repository: Submit your code through a public repository like GitHub. Include setup instructions and a brief explanation of how your project works in the README file of the repository.
- (Optional) Presentation slides (.ppt / .key), including future plans or any other useful information.
- (Optional) Link to demo / prototype: if your project already works, feel free to submit a link (or include other instructions how to access it) to a prototype
Stay tuned for updates in the Discord. Good luck!
Prizes
US$1000 - Gold Winner (1st Place)
* $550 cash prize
* Exclusive Mentorship: 3 hours of private mentorship with hackathon organizers, founders, or an industry expert of your choice (valued at $150 per hour)
* Gain personalized guidance to refine your project, career, or future ventures.
US$650 - Silver Winner (2nd Place)
* $350 cash prize
* Exclusive Mentorship: 2 hours of private mentorship, offering valuable insights from industry professionals and founders
* Perfect for taking your skills and project to the next level.
US$300 - Bronze Winner (3rd Place)
* $150 cash prize
* Exclusive Mentorship: 1 hour of private mentorship with hackathon organizers, founders, or an industry expert of your choice (valued at $150 per hour)
US$50 for the Best Productivity and Efficiency Tool (Epoch Aid)
US$50 for one project that streamlines and makes existing process or work more fun and efficient. Can you think of any boring or dull task that people should let AI work instead of human? Showcase your solution.
Follow Epoch Aid here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epoch-aid?trk=similar-pages
US$50 for the Best Education and AI app
US$50 for one project that enhances learning experiences and makes education more accessible, engaging, and pretty fun!!
0.3 SOL (~US$60) - Best AI & Web3 Project - sponsored by Open Community
0.25 SOL (~US$55) - Best AI & Music Project - sponsored by Open Community
Best Open Source Solution
* 1 hour of private mentorship with industry experts, rewarding the most impactful open-source contribution.
* Celebrate your commitment to collaboration and transparency in tech.
Best AI-Powered Solution
* 1 hour of private mentorship, recognizing the best use of AI in a project.
* A perfect opportunity to deepen your AI skills and expand your knowledge.
US$1,000 Credits Patreon Premium Membership (Open Community)
Got a game-changing idea? Submit your coolest project and unlock $1,000 worth of premium tools and services for 1 month, including:
* 40+ high-quality applications
* AI-powered essay compilation and Q&A
* Cold email templates with links
* Video recordings with transcripts
* Job proposal templates and cover letters
* Comprehensive Statement of Purpose support
* Deep application analysis with actionable insights
Access proven resources, including templates and success stories from Harvard HPAIR 2025 and IES Copernicus Berlin. Get inspired and elevate your submissions! Details here: https://topmate.io/abdibrokhim/1324206 | https://www.patreon.com/c/abdibrokhim/collections.
US$5 Credits for all hackers!!
Best Fun and AI App
make something fun... but ai powered
Best AI/ML API Usage
make something potential using AI/ML API
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
(Head Judge) Vladislav Shakhrai
Technical Lead, ML Engineer @ Snap Inc.
Ibrohim Abdivokhidov
Founder, CEO & CTO @ Open Community
Eugene Golota
Senior Analytical Consultant @ Google
Michael Shumilov
CTO @ Vadimages
Ekaterina Duma
Lead Game Designer @ Altenia Game Studio
Igor Kiselev, MBA
Program Manager @ Amazon
Anatoliy Blazhkovskiy
Head of Mobile @ Samokat.tech
Gabriel Labrada
Director of Engineering @ Process Street
Albert Lie
Cofounder & CTO @ Forward Labs, Ex-Engineering Lead @ Xendit (YC S15)
Ivan Degtiarev
Senior Systems Administrator @ CDML
Aleksei Gurin
Senior iOS developer @ tutu
Anil Kumar Jonnalagadda
Senior Lead Data Engineer @ Amazon
Samyukta Rongala
Senior Data Engineer/ Machine Learning @ Mastercard
Judging Criteria
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Technical Implementation (30%)
Does the project demonstrate quality software development? -
Impact (20%)
How significant is the potential impact of the project on its intended community, audience, or problem area? -
Innovation (20%)
How creative and innovative is the project? Does it bring a fresh perspective or unique approach to the problem? -
Open Source Bonus (20%)
Does the project embrace open-source principles with clear, reusable, and well-documented code? -
Fun (10%)
How engaging, entertaining, or "cool" is the project?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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