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Co-Creating with GPT-5

Harness the power of GPT-5, OpenAI’s most advanced model yet, to create human-AI partnerships that think, adapt, and innovate together.


  • 🕒 6 days to explore the full potential of GPT-5

  • 💡 Build next-gen AI apps. Chance to get exclusive FREE access to GPT-5 for your hackathon projects.

  • 🤝 Compete solo or form a dream team

🚀 Connect with global innovators


🧑🏻‍💻 Sign up before the Kick-Off Stream to secure your spot!

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About GPT-5

GPT-5 represents a new generation of AI — designed for advanced reasoning, nuanced understanding, and seamless collaboration with humans. With unmatched versatility, it can tackle complex, multi-step problems across industries, from science and software engineering to creative arts and business strategy.

GPT-5 Highlights:

Focus: Deep, multi-step reasoning combined with creativity and adaptability.


Strengths: Excels in understanding context, generating high-quality outputs, and solving intricate problems — whether it’s advanced scientific modeling, sophisticated coding challenges, or crafting engaging, natural conversations.


Use Case: Ideal for building intelligent assistants, autonomous agents, research tools, creative co-pilots, and scalable enterprise solutions.

The release of GPT-5 marks a major leap in AI-driven innovation — enabling developers to create solutions that are not just functional, but insightful, adaptive, and ready for real-world impact.

Create innovative, production-ready AI applications powered by GPT-5 that solve real-world problems. Your project can target any industry or use case — from productivity platforms and creative tools to autonomous agents and specialized domain assistants.

What we’re looking for:

• Clear user value — a solution people genuinely need
• Scalability — can grow to serve more users or industries
• Market potential — viable for real-world launch

Technology:

• Required: GPT-5 API (core tech)
• Other tools, APIs, and platforms are optional and can be used to complement your build

Think big, aim high, and build something the world hasn’t seen before.

Access GPT-5 with AI/ML API!


Hey builders! 🚀


Exciting news for approved participants who created or joined a team for Co-Creating with GPT-5!

Thanks to our partner AI/ML API, you now have the chance to get exclusive FREE access to GPT-5 for your hackathon projects.


We’re giving away 500 coupons each with $20 in AI/ML API credits to supercharge your builds with GPT-5.


Promo code: GPT5HACK


Use this at checkout to get a free subscription week with access to GPT-5 via AI/ML API — plus over 100 other cutting-edge models.

With AI/ML API, you can tap into:

• GPT-5 for advanced reasoning & creativity
• Models like LLaMA, Qwen, Flux for text, image, and vision tasks
• A single API for all your AI needs



Here’s how you can get started:


 Access free subscription week by registering on AI/ML API website, choosing the Startup plan and entering the promo code. Access will be available for one week from the Hackathon start.


• Monitor token usage — GPT-5 is powerful but more costly per token. For quick tests, consider smaller models before scaling.


 For the technical support, visit AI/ML API Discord.   

 Please note that the AI/ML API is a subscription-based service. If you do not plan to continue using it after the hackathon, please remember to cancel your subscription to avoid any charges.



⚠️ Important Notes:


 Credits are provided by AI/ML API and are subject to their delivery.


 Lablab is not responsible or liable if AI/ML API  does not provide the credits.


 Please note that the AI/ML API is a subscription-based service. If you do not plan to continue using it after the hackathon, please remember to cancel your subscription to avoid any charges.



🎁Don’t miss out — secure your spot, claim your credits, and start building with GPT-5! ⏳✨


 AI/ML API

Speaker: Sergey Nuzhnyy - Head of Developer Relations
Topic:
 How to activate the Promo

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Technologies

AI/ML API

AI/ML API provides advanced features like text completion, image inference, speech-to-text, and more, offering seamless integration, high performance, and secure key management.

GPT-5

Launched August 7, 2025, GPT-5 is OpenAI’s new flagship with smarter reasoning, better utility, and personalization—seen as a step toward AGI.

PRIZES
🥇
Winner:
💰Cash: $1,000
🥈
2nd Place:
💰 Cash: $600
🥉
3rd Place:
💰 Cash: $400
All top 3 teams will also get the opportunity to lead a workshop with AI/ML API's community & chat with the founders.
📢
Social Media Prize Pool:
💰 Cash: $200
🏅 Top Liked Post
 Twitter or LinkedIn
 Must mention lablab + AI/ML API
 Share your project, journey, or dev/hackathon story
$100
⭐ AI/ML API’s Favorites
 Chosen by AI/ML API team
 Same content guidelines as above
2 x $50
Please be aware that participation in lablab.ai hackathons is voluntary and subject to the specific rules and conditions outlined for each event. While we strive to provide a fair and rewarding experience for all participants, we cannot guarantee entry or success in securing prizes. All prizes and opportunities are subject to availability and participants must meet the established criteria to qualify. lablab.ai is not responsible nor held liable for any commitments or offers - including programs, giveaways, or prizes - made by third-party sponsors or partners of the hackathon. The availability and delivery of third-party prizes or benefits are solely at the discretion of the respective sponsors and are not guaranteed by lablab.ai. We reserve the right to make amendments, modifications, or cancellations to any part of the hackathon (including full cancellation of the event itself), including prizes and terms of participation, at our sole discretion. Whenever possible, we will endeavor to notify participants of significant changes within a reasonable timeframe. All submissions by participants must be original work, open source, and compliant with the MIT License unless specified otherwise. By participating, you agree to these terms, the overall event terms, and the lablab.ai general terms and are encouraged to review all event-related information carefully. Prize Distribution: lablab.ai and its partners reserve the right to distribute all prizes within a 90-day period following the end date of the hackathon. This period allows for the proper processing and verification needed to award prizes appropriately.

What to submit?

📋 Basic Information

• Project Title

• Short Description

• Long Description

• Technology & Category Tags

📸 Cover Image and Presentation

• Cover Image

• Video Presentation

• Slide Presentation

💻 App Hosting & Code Repository

• Public GitHub Repository

• Demo Application Platform

• Application URL

For further details and guidance, please visit Submission Guidelines


Judging Criteria
Application of Technology
How effectively the chosen model(s) are integrated into the solution.
Presentation
The clarity and effectiveness of the project presentation.
Business Value
The potential impact and practical value of the solution.
Originality
Uniqueness and creativity in addressing the challenge.

Hackathon Details

Join lablab.ai hackathon and innovate using the latest models in the market. Discover all the relevant details below.

🗓️ Where and when

The start date of the hackathon is mentioned according to the date specified on the hackathon page, cover and schedule. The hackathon will take place on the lablab.ai platform and lablab.ai Discord server.

🦸🏼‍♂️ Who can join?

Everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of previous AI or coding experience! We encourage anyone with a passion for AI or an interest in exploring how it can be used in their field to join.

😅 What about teams?

If you don't have a team, don't worry! You can connect with other participants from all over the world on our dashboard or Discord server. We also recommend checking out our Discord server to find teammates and bounce around ideas. You can join the server here.

🛠️ How to participate

The hackathon will take place online on lablab.ai platform and lablab.ai Discord Server. Please register for both in order to participate. To participate click the "Enroll" button at the bottom of the page and read our Hackathon Guidelines and Getting Started Guide.

🧠 Get prepared / Use Lablab.ai to Learn About AI

To get ready for the hackathon, visit our AI Tech pages and read up on all the available technologies. You can also check out our tutorials page for more information on how to use them. Get a head start on your project by using the resources on lablab.ai!

Speakers

Pawel Czech
Pawel Czech
Founder
NativelyAI
Sergey Nuzhnyy
Sergey Nuzhnyy
Head of Developer Relations
AI/ML API
Pawel Czech
Pawel Czech
Founder
New Native
Sergey Nuzhnyy
Sergey Nuzhnyy
Head of Developer Relations
AI/ML API

Event Schedule

  • To be announced

Submitted concepts, prototypes and pitches

Submissions from the teams participating in the Co-Creating with GPT-5 event and making it to the end 👊

Winners Announced
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