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Cohere AI Hackathon #2

Use NLP to Build Remarkable Things

We are excited to welcome you to the second episode of the Cohere AI Hackathon! In partnership with Cohere, we are giving lablab.ai community access to one of the most powerful AI language models on the market. Join us and innovate to build a better future for everyone!
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Co:here

Co:here provides through its API unprecedented access to affordable, easy-to-deploy large language models capable of powering the next generation of game-changing AI native applications.

Powerful NLP Model

Co:here provides through its API unprecedented access to affordable, easy-to-deploy large language models capable of powering the next generation of game-changing AI native applications.

Flexible API

The Co:here API work with many different libraries that fit every stack. Co:here's Python, Node, and Go SDKs that make AI easy to integrate into your app.

The Future of Software

Build innovative and extremely powerful applications that were previously not possible. The future of software development is AI native.

Co:here challenge

The challenge for this hackathon is to create an innovative solution using Cohere Embed endpoint

Prizes and Awards

  • 🥇 $5000 worth of Cohere credits for the winning team + Cohere Swag

  • 🥈 $2000 worth of Cohere credits for the winning team + Cohere Swag

  • 🥉 Cohere Swag for the third place

Additionally, all winning teams will have the chance to meet Cohere's Product Manager for virtual coffee!

Co:here NLP Hackathon details

Join lablab and Co:here during 48h to innovate and build the new generation of NLP powered applications. Find all the relevant details below.

🗓️ Where and when

The hackathon starts on September 2nd and ends on September 4th. Over the weekend, you'll have the opportunity to learn from Co:here and lablab experts during workshops, keynotes, and mentoring sessions. The hackathon will take place on the lablab.ai platform.

🦸🏼‍♂️ Who should participate?

Previous experience in AI is not required but welcomed. While many participants are industry experts, we also welcome people with other types of domain knowledge that want to understand & explore how AI can be used in their fields.

🔐 Access to Co:here API

To get started with Co:here NLP API please signup using the following link: https://cohere.ai/signup. Your trial API key are free and has and can handle up to 100 calls per minute free of charge. You can find more information about the API here.

😅 How about teams?

If you don’t have a team you will be able to match and team up with other participants around the world. Finding & creating teams can be done from the dashboard you can access after you enroll. We also recommend checking our Discord server to find teammates and discuss ideas. You can join it here

🛠️ How to participate in the hackathon

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.

🧠 Get prepared

To get prepared for the hackathon, we recommend you to start at our Cohere technology page where you can find all the relevant information about the API and how to use it plus cohere tutorials and cohere boilerplates.

Speakers, Mentors and Organizers

  • Mathias Asberg
    Mentor

    Mathias Asberg

    Founder New Native

  • Paweł Czech
    Speaker

    Paweł Czech

    Founder New Native

  • Sandra Kublik
    Speaker

    Sandra Kublik

    Developer Relations at Cohere

  • Jakub Zakrzewski
    Organizer

    Jakub Zakrzewski

    Event Manager at New Native

Hackathon FAQ

Who can join the Hackathon?

We welcome domain experts from all industries, not just AI/tech. Successful AI solutions require a combination of technical expertise and domain knowledge. Coding experience is recommended.

Do I need a team?

You are welcome to join as a team or solo, if solo. We encourage you to look for a team before the event. We recommend you to join the Deep Learning Labs Discord channel: https://discord.gg/gCuBwBB35k and posting in the #looking-for-team channel to get to know your potential future team members.

Do I need a Github account?

It is recommended, that at least one team member has a Github account. You can create one for free if you don't already have one.

Do I have to use Cohere's Embed?

Embed is the main theme for this Hackathon. You can use other APIs but with Embed you will be able to get some additional points.

I have other questions.

Feel free to reach us on social media, or through our Discord channel.

Event Schedule

  • To be announced

Submitted concepts, prototypes and pitches

Submissions from the teams participating in the Cohere AI Hackathon #2 event and making it to the end 👊

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