Hack4.ai: A 48-Hour AI Hackathon Experience

Welcome to hack4.ai - the ultimate playground for AI enthusiasts, innovators, coders and builders looking to make the most out of what AI tools and technology can offer. Whether you're a coder, a creative artist, a business strategist, or simply someone curious about AI, this hackathon is an opportunity to experiment, build and learn.

Start out with an idea, gather a team, and use our mentors to make it happen with the potential of AI!

ABOUT THE HACKATHON

  • The hackathon will take place onsite from Friday, March 15 until Sunday, March 17. Event venue is Startup House in Riga, Latvia.
  • Register individually or join with an existing team. Ideal team size is 2-5 people.
  • The hackathon onsite will offer AI mentors, workshops and experts to help you build your idea, learn AI tools and fast-track your AI skills.
  • The hackathon is open to anyone 18+, with all levels of experience. 
  • Participation for accepted teams is completely FREE. Space is limited. 

! See RULES section for all Frequently Asked Questions.
! See RESOURCES section for how to register.

Kick-off: Friday, March 15, 18:00
Winner announcements: Sunday, March 17, 17:00
(all times - Riga time, UTC+2).

Requirements

How to Participate:

To be approved for participation, either submit an idea of your own and gather a team or join an idea you like. Please read RESOURCES section for details on how to register and/or submit an idea. 

Hackathon Tracks

Hack4Work - build more effective processes and new businesses ideas with AI

  • Hack4Work - build more effective processes and new businesses ideas with AI
  • Hack4Fun - unleash your imagination with AI for art, creativity & gaming
  • Hack4Humans - explore the potential of AI in social impact initiatives
  • Hack4Myself - build AI assistants and tools for personal growth and wellbeing

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

€8,000 in prizes
Valuable prizes from our hackathon partners
4 winners

Ideas to be awarded:
* Best Hack4Work track submission
* Best Hack4Fun track submission
* Best Hack4Humans track submission
* Best Hack4Myself track submission

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Egita Polanska

Egita Polanska
CEO / Startup House Riga

Kristaps Elsiņš

Kristaps Elsiņš
Design Team Lead / Ubiquiti

Aleksandrs Ivaščevs

Aleksandrs Ivaščevs
Solution Architect / Atea

Marija Ručevska

Marija Ručevska
Co-Founder, Venture Partner / Helve, Practica

Judging Criteria

  • ​​Originality of idea (0-5 points)
    Uniqueness and features of product/process and the degree to which the idea is disruptive
  • Progress during hackathon (0-5 points)
    How much the team challenged themselves and how far has the team progressed with the project during the hackathon
  • Impact and viability (0-5 points)
    Is there a real problem being solved by the solution and is the idea viable outside of the hackathon
  • Demo & presentation (0-5 points)
    Clarity and quality of the final idea presentation

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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