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Generative AI Hackathon with IBM watsonx

Join the challenge and build a productivity solution that gives your business an edge.

🕒You have 2 days to complete the challenge. Compete for exciting prizes and exclusive opportunities.


It's an amazing opportunity to:


🚀 Compete to craft a generative AI solution supercharged by IBM’s advanced AI models.


💰 $15,000 prize pool for the winners!


💰 Receive the necessary resources to kick off your solution development.


🌟 Expert mentors will guide you every step of the way.


🤝 Work alone or form a team to build something extraordinary.


🏆 Win an opportunity to participate in the Lablab NEXT acceleration program.


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

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Hackathon Overview

Our AI hackathon brought together a diverse group of participants, who collaborated to develop a variety of impressive projects based on:

2608

Participants

223

Teams

75

AI Applications

Speakers, Mentors, and Organizers

Morgan Caroll profile picture
speaker

Morgan Caroll

Senior AI Engineer

    Aisha Darga profile picture
    speaker

    Aisha Darga

    AI Engineer Solution Architect

      Simon Olson profile picture
      speaker

      Simon Olson

      Founder

      Walaa Nasr Elghitany profile picture
      mentor

      Walaa Nasr Elghitany

      Lablab Head Judge

      Muhammad Inaamullah profile picture
      mentor

      Muhammad Inaamullah

      ML Engineer

      Donald Nwokoro profile picture
      mentor

      Donald Nwokoro

      Backend Developer

      Theodoros Ampas profile picture
      mentor

      Theodoros Ampas

      Technical Mentor

      Justyna Amelia Kotlow profile picture
      host

      Justyna Amelia Kotlow

      Growth Team

        Alicia Walker profile picture
        organizer

        Alicia Walker

          Jennifer Judge profile picture
          organizer

          Jennifer Judge

            Gary NN profile picture
            organizer

            Gary NN

              Basem Awad profile picture
              organizer

              Basem Awad

              Program Manager

              Emmanuel Iriarte profile picture
              organizer

              Emmanuel Iriarte

              RnD AI Lead

              Maksym Wolff profile picture
              organizer

              Maksym Wolff

              Master Streamer

                Daniel Duccik profile picture
                organizer

                Daniel Duccik

                Marketing&Visual

                null null profile picture
                organizer

                alsu5

                  Dina Shall profile picture
                  organizer

                  Dina Shall

                  Global Community Manager

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                    About IBM 


                    IBM, a pioneer in the tech industry, has been at the forefront of innovation for decades. Their contributions span across various fields, including AI, cloud computing, and quantum computing. IBM's cutting-edge technology and research continue to drive advancements in multiple sectors:



                    • AI and Machine Learning: Leading the charge in AI development with powerful tools and models.


                    • Cloud Solutions: Providing scalable and flexible cloud services.


                    • Quantum Computing: Pushing the boundaries of computing with quantum technology.


                    • Research and Development: Continuously advancing technology with extensive research and high-quality datasets.

                    • Open-Source Commitment: Promoting collaboration and innovation through open-source projects.

                    Hackathon Challenge

                    How can generative AI technology improve the productivity of an important everyday activity?

                    IBM Technology Access

                    Ready to Join the IBM Innovation Challenge? Here’s How You Can Get Started:


                    •  Apply to Participate: Sign up and apply to be part of our hackathon.


                    •  Get connected: Registered participants will receive access instructions for watsonx.ai from IBM in the mailbox after the hackathon kick-off.


                    •  Start Building: Use the resources provided to develop your innovative solutions.


                    We can’t wait to see what you create with IBM’s powerful AI tools! Let’s build something extraordinary together!

                    IBM Cloud Credits: Usage Guideline

                     For this hackathon, IBM is providing an additional $100 worth of usage above the free minimum levels of usage. This should be enough for you to design and create a compelling submission for this weekend's challenge.


                     You will receive periodic emails that alert you to how much of the $100 worth of usage you have consumed. Email notifications will be sent at 25%, 50%, and 75% and will reset the account once it reaches the 100% amount. Please plan accordingly.

                    Suggested Technologies

                    IBM watsonx.ai 

                    watsonx.ai by IBM offers advanced machine learning, natural language processing, and data analysis tools, enabling organizations to build, train, and deploy AI models, automate tasks, and gain insights.

                    IBM Granite 

                    The Granite AI Models by IBM are advanced language models designed for chatbots, precise instructions, and multilingual support, offering high performance and accuracy for complex language tasks.

                    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 Solution Platform

                    • Solution URL

                    For further details and guidance, please visit Submission Guidelines


                    PRIZES
                    Winner:

                    💰 Cash: $5,000

                    ☁️IBM Cloud credits: $1,500

                    Runner-Up (2nd Place):

                    💰 Cash: $3,000

                    ☁️IBM Cloud credits: $1,500

                    Runner-Up (3rd Place):

                    💰 Cash: $2,000

                    ☁️IBM Cloud credits: $1,500

                    Best use of Granite:

                    💰 Cash: $500

                    🎁 IBM watsonx hoodie

                    🚀 Acceleration Opportunity: Fast-track interview for Lablab NEXT

                    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.

                    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?

                    Check eligibility requirements when you sign up and fill out the application form.

                    😅 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!

                    Event Schedule

                    • To be announced

                    Speakers, Mentors and Organizers

                    • Morgan Caroll
                      Speaker

                      Morgan Caroll

                      Senior AI Engineer

                      • Aisha Darga
                        Speaker

                        Aisha Darga

                        AI Engineer Solution Architect

                        • Simon Olson
                          Speaker

                          Simon Olson

                          Founder

                        • Walaa Nasr Elghitany
                          Mentor

                          Walaa Nasr Elghitany

                          Lablab Head Judge

                        • Muhammad Inaamullah
                          Mentor

                          Muhammad Inaamullah

                          ML Engineer

                        • Donald Nwokoro
                          Mentor

                          Donald Nwokoro

                          Backend Developer

                        • Theodoros Ampas
                          Mentor

                          Theodoros Ampas

                          Technical Mentor

                        • Justyna Amelia Kotlow
                          Host

                          Justyna Amelia Kotlow

                          Growth Team

                          • Gary NN
                            Organizer

                            Gary NN

                            • Basem Awad
                              Organizer

                              Basem Awad

                              Program Manager

                            • Emmanuel Iriarte
                              Organizer

                              Emmanuel Iriarte

                              RnD AI Lead

                            • Maksym Wolff
                              Organizer

                              Maksym Wolff

                              Master Streamer

                              • Daniel Duccik
                                Organizer

                                Daniel Duccik

                                Marketing&Visual

                              • Dina Shall
                                Organizer

                                Dina Shall

                                Global Community Manager

                                Submitted concepts, prototypes and pitches

                                Submissions from the teams participating in the Generative AI Hackathon with IBM watsonx event and making it to the end 👊

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