About the Event

In partnership with Tech Buffalo, UB School of Computer Science & Engineering, the UB Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and UB School of Management, the UB Startup and Innovation Collaboratory is proud to launch an AI Hackathon Challenge for Fall 2024. Through an impactful, high intensity, and results oriented challenge, students will have the unique opportunity to innovate and ideate on the current boundaries of today’s industries.

Throughout this three-day event, you will dive headfirst into the process of leveraging technology to assist local companies and community organizations in tackling real world challenges. Your goal is to respond to one of three problem statements and develop a technologically forward solution to the problem. Teams are encouraged to utilize generative AI into their solutions. Guided by seasoned facilitators with extensive expertise in both theory and practice, you will embark on a high intensity experience yielding valuable knowledge and insights into AI and technology solutions to today’s problems.

By the end of the hackathon, you’ll emerge with a comprehensive tool kit for creative problem solving, business plan development, and innovation. Get ready to unlock your full creative potential and embark on a journey of innovation that transcends boundaries!

Event Schedule

Day 1 Agenda – Friday, Sept 27

6:30PM – 7:00PM | Registration

• Check-in, networking

7:00PM – 7:45PM | Opening Presentation

• Rules
• Schedule
• Challenge Statement
• Deliverables

8:00PM – 9:00PM | Team Formation & Dinner

• Skills identification workshop, structured networking, choose your team members (2-6)
• Dinner- Franco's Pizza

8:00PM – 10:00PM | Worktime

• Students may continue to work overnight in alternative spaces on campus

Day 2 Agenda – Sat, Sept 28

10:00AM – 4:00PM | Work time

• Mentors available throughout the day

10:00AM | Breakfast Available

12:30PM | Lunch Available

4:00PM | Dinner Available

Day 3 Agenda – Sun, Sept 29

8:00AM – 11:30AM | Work time

10:00AM | Breakfast available

12:00PM | Deadline to submit your project on Devpost

12:00PM | Lunch Available

12:30PM – 1:00PM | Prepare for judging and practice your presentation

1:00 – 3:30PM | Expo and Judging

3:00 – 4:00PM | Judge Deliberations

4:00 – 5:00PM | Awards Presentation

• Impact and Feasibility
  Your project demonstrates a clear and substantial impact on the problem statement and is highly feasible to implement.
• Innovation and Creativity
  Your project exhibits exceptional creativity and innovation in its approach, concept, and technology
• Presentation and Communication
  The presentation is exceptionally clear, engaging, and well-structured. The team presents confidently and effectively explains their project, including to non-technical judges.
• Potential for Future Development
  Your project has clear potential for future development and expansion
• Technical Execution
  Your project demonstrates a high level of technical proficiency in design and user implementation with no mistakes.