Open Innovation Challenge: AI for Real-World Impact
The main theme of the hackathon will be Artificial Intelligence, focused on the development of innovative solutions that use AI to solve real problems, optimize processes and create new digital experiences.
Requirements
The participants should provide comprehensive documentation of their project, including its purpose, objectives, and the issue it aims to address. They should offer a clear explanation of the proposed solution and how it effectively tackles the identified problem.
Technical Merit:
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Participants must submit the source code of their project, preferably hosted in a version control repository such as GitHub.
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Additionally, they should include technical documentation that elucidates the system architecture, the technologies employed, and any significant technical decisions made during the development process.
Implementation Progress:
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Participants are required to present a functional demonstration of their project in a video lasting a maximum of 4 minutes. This video should showcase the project's functionality and how it addresses the identified problem.
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Furthermore, participants should detail the tests conducted to validate the functionality of the project and provide evidence of its effectiveness.
Prizes
Monitor Gamer LG UltraGear 27” (144Hz)
A 27” Full HD display with a 144Hz refresh rate, delivering smooth and responsive visuals. Perfect for both development work and gaming.
Teclado Gamer MSI Forge GK600 TKL Wireless RGB
A compact tenkeyless wireless keyboard with RGB lighting. Built for speed, comfort, and a clean setup.
Mochila ASUS ROG BP1800 para laptop
A durable and spacious backpack designed for laptops up to 18”. Ideal for safely carrying your gear in style.
Mouse Gamer Corsair Katar Pro Wireless
A lightweight wireless mouse with high-precision tracking (up to 10,000 DPI). Great for productivity, coding, and competitive gaming.
Best Use of Gemini API
Google Swag Kits
It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project?
Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice
Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers
Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more
Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend?
Silla Gamer Acteck Flux Lite
An ergonomic chair with breathable mesh back support, designed for comfort during long work or coding sessions.
Best Use of ElevenLabs
Wireless Earbuds
Deploy natural, human-sounding audio with ElevenLabs. Create realistic, dynamic, and emotionally expressive voices for any project, from interactive AI companions to narrated stories and voice-enabled apps. ElevenLabs will empower you to build rich, immersive experiences without the need for actors or complex audio production, using simply the power of AI.
Integrate fully autonomous audio experiences into your hack with ElevenLabs and give your project a voice, along with giving your team the chance to win some wireless earbuds!
Cargador UGREEN GaN 30W USB-C
A compact and powerful charger with GaN technology, perfect for fast and efficient charging of modern devices.
Best Use of Solana
Ledger Nano S Plus
The world of development is evolving fast and Solana is leading the charge with a network built to handle all of your infrastructure needs. Forget high fees and slow confirmations, it’s time to build applications that are fast, efficient, and scalable.
Harness Solana's core advantages like blazing fast execution and near-zero transaction costs to make your hackathon ideas become real world projects. With Solana, the possibilities are endless.
Create a game, social app, or consumer product that relies on instant, high-frequency transactions.
Design a sophisticated trading, lending, or decentralized exchange (DEX).
Build a prototype for supply chain, identity, or payments that can handle massive, real-world volume.
Show us how you can innovate with Solana for a chance to win some cool prizes for you and each member of your team!
Best Use of Vultr
Portable Screens
Vultr empowers hackers to bring their high-performance projects to life instantly; providing everything from the speed of one-click deployment and scalable cloud compute, to specialized Vultr Cloud GPUs that can power AI-driven applications. We want you to push the limits of what can be built when infrastructure is no longer the bottleneck!
Sign up for a Vultr account today and claim your free cloud credits! Take your next hack to the cloud with Vultr for a chance to win some awesome portable screens for you and your team!
Amazon Echo Pop (asistente de voz)
A smart speaker with Alexa built-in. Control your smart home, play music, or get information using voice commands.
Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
M5Stack IoT Kit
MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5Stack IoT Kit for you and each member of your group.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Alberto Camarena
MLH
Judging Criteria
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Criteria General
Importance and relevance of the problem to be solved Creativity, originality, and innovation Project implementation progress Technical merit
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