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:

  • Participants must submit the source code of their project, preferably hosted in a version control repository such as GitHub.

  • 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:

 

  • 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.

  • Furthermore, participants should detail the tests conducted to validate the functionality of the project and provide evidence of its effectiveness.

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Prizes

8 non-cash prizes
1er Lugar
1 winner

The first-place team will receive a complete productivity upgrade. Each team member will be awarded a high-quality monitor to enhance their workspace, along with a durable and stylish backpack for everyday use. This prize is designed to support both their technical growth and daily routine.

Includes (per team):

5 Monitors
5 Backpacks

2do Lugar
1 winner

The second-place team will be equipped for comfort and efficiency. Each member will receive an ergonomic chair to improve their work setup, along with a responsive mouse to boost their productivity and performance.

Includes (per team):

5 Chairs
5 Computer Mice

3er Lugar
1 winner

The third-place team will receive essential tools to enhance their coding experience. Each member will get a reliable keyboard and a precision mouse, perfect for everyday development and collaboration.

Includes (per team):

5 Keyboards
5 Computer Mice

Best Use of Gemini API
1 winner

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?

Best Use of ElevenLabs
1 winner

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!

Best Use of Solana
1 winner

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
1 winner

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!

Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
1 winner

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
Coach MLh

Bruno Paz
CapitalOne

Jair Ramirez
TCS

Mauricio Chavez

Mauricio Chavez
TurboAI

Enrique Hernandez
Petco

Carlos Gallegos
Grupo DEACERO

Milton Alvarez
Hospital Moscati

Jesus Hernandez
Hospital Moscati

Jorge Lozano

Jorge Lozano
Crown Equipment Corporation

Felipe Garcia
Freelancer

Nirvana Gonzalez
OneData

Ana Castellanos

Ana Castellanos
GoLabs

Jorge Cano

Jorge Cano
Junkyard Mexico

Diego Castillo
Hospital Moscati

Judging Criteria

  • Criteria General
    Importance and relevance of the problem to be solved Creativity, originality, and innovation Project implementation progress Technical merit

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