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Build Your AI Startup #2: Edge Runners

Join the Hackathon and Build Your AI Startup in 7 Days!


πŸš€ Elevate Your Hackathon Prototype into a Startup.


🀜 Find Teammates from a 150k+ Builder Community.


πŸ† Win an opportunity to participate in the lablab NEXT accelerator.


🌍 Connect with a Global AI Community and Innovate Together.

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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:

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Participants

126

Teams

28

AI Applications

Speakers, Mentors, and Organizers

Basem Awad profile picture
organizer

Basem Awad

Program Manager

Gary NN profile picture
organizer

Gary NN

    Damian PawΕ‚owski profile picture
    organizer

    Damian PawΕ‚owski

    Business Development

    Dina Shall profile picture
    organizer

    Dina Shall

    Global Community Manager

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      organizer

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        Daniel Duccik profile picture
        organizer

        Daniel Duccik

        Marketing&Visual

        Maksym Wolff profile picture
        organizer

        Maksym Wolff

        Master Streamer

          Justyna Amelia Kotlow profile picture
          host

          Justyna Amelia Kotlow

          Growth Team

            Theodoros Ampas profile picture
            mentor

            Theodoros Ampas

            Technical Mentor

            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

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            About lablab NEXT

            NEXT is a dynamic 6-week accelerator program designed to slingshot startup prototypes and MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) into the market. Participants receive intensive, hands-on guidance from industry experts, ensuring they have the tools, knowledge, and support needed to succeed.

            For our top performers from the lablab.ai community, it is an excellent opportunity to bring their innovative ideas to life and make a real impact in the competitive business world. πŸš€

            What's in it for you?
            β€’ Expert Mentorship: Work closely with seasoned professionals who provide invaluable insights and advice.
            β€’ Market Readiness: Develop a robust plan to successfully launch your MVP.

            • β€’ Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
            • β€’ Resource Access: Gain access to tools, templates, and resources to streamline your startup journey.


            πŸ”₯ Don't Miss Out: Admission is based on availability and specific criteria, so apply now to secure your place in this prestigious program and start building the foundations of your successful startup!


            Join our Hackathon!

            Build your own startup and transform your idea into reality over three days, from August 16th to August 23rd.
            Shape Your AI Product
            Kickstart your startup journey by participating in the AI Startup Building Challenge. You'll have a chance to develop your prototype with guidance from mentors and a supportive community of AI enthusiasts.
            Learn and Engage with AI Leaders
            We provide access to a wide range of tutorials tailored to both beginners and advanced learners. During the Hackathon, mentors and our team will be available to assist and answer your queries.
            Meet Like-Minded Innovators
            This is the perfect opportunity to network with people who share your passion for harnessing technology and AI for tangible impact. You might discover your next co-founder, partner, or users right here!

            Hackathon Challenge


            Use Meta's Llama 3.1 models to generate synthetic datasets and train smaller models optimized for edge devices like smartphones, laptops, IoT devices, and tablets.


            Key Objectives:


            Generate Synthetic Data: Utilize Llama 3.1 to create high-quality, diverse datasets.


            Optimize Models: Train and optimize smaller models (e.g., TinyLlama, Phi-3) for edge device performance.


            Deploy on Edge Devices: Develop cloud prototypes designed for seamless deployment on edge devices, ensuring efficient local data processing.


            Showcase your innovative solutions and the potential of running sophisticated AI models on edge hardware!

            Get AI/ML API Credits!

            Hey builders! πŸš€


            Exciting news for the teams who created or joined a team for the hackathon! We’re giving away 1000 keys with $10 in AI/ML API credits, for the free subscription week with an access to all Llama 3.1 models to supercharge your AI projects! Access them by using a promo code that will be announced on August 16th.

            With over 100 models from LLama, Qwen and Flux, the AI/ML API covers all your needs, from image generation to computer vision with just one API. βœ¨


            Here’s how you can claim your subscription and get started:


            β€’ Use the free subscription week with an access to all Llama 3.1 models  to kickstart your project and bring your innovative ideas to life.


            β€’ Promo code will be announced on August 16th during the kick-off stream and will be available for the first 1000 people who claim it. 


            β€’ Access free subscription week by registering on AI/ML API website, choosing the Startup plan and entering the promo code. Access will be available starting from August 16th.

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



            Important Notes:


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


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

            β€’ 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 on this incredible opportunity. Gather your team and sign up now! β³βœ¨


            Suggested Technologies

            Llama 3

            Explore Meta Llama 3, the next generation of state-of-the-art open-source large language models, offering groundbreaking features and enhanced performance.

            TinyLlama

            TinyLlama, is a compact AI model ideal for low-resource applications. It excels in conversational AI and real-time text generation, supporting edge device deployment.

            Phi-3

            The Phi-3 model family by Microsoft offers efficient, accessible small language models (SLMs) for high-quality AI on limited resources. Ideal for mobile, edge deployments, natural language tasks, and coding.

            OpenELM

            OpenELM, developed by Apple, is a family of Transformer-based language models optimized for devices with limited memory and computational resources, balancing high performance with efficiency.

            Llama 3 via AI/ML API

            Discover the cutting-edge capabilities of Meta Llama 3, the latest evolution in open-source large language models, now accessible through AI/ML APIs for enhanced performance and innovative features.

            Prizes











            πŸ† A fast-track to your interview for the lablab NEXT acceleration program.πŸ† 

            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.
            πŸ—“οΈ 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.
            πŸ¦ΈπŸΌβ€β™‚οΈ 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.
            πŸ˜… 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.
            πŸ› οΈ 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

            • Basem Awad
              Organizer

              Basem Awad

              Program Manager

            • Gary NN
              Organizer

              Gary NN

              • Damian PawΕ‚owski
                Organizer

                Damian PawΕ‚owski

                Business Development

              • Dina Shall
                Organizer

                Dina Shall

                Global Community Manager

                • Daniel Duccik
                  Organizer

                  Daniel Duccik

                  Marketing&Visual

                • Maksym Wolff
                  Organizer

                  Maksym Wolff

                  Master Streamer

                  • Justyna Amelia Kotlow
                    Host

                    Justyna Amelia Kotlow

                    Growth Team

                    • Theodoros Ampas
                      Mentor

                      Theodoros Ampas

                      Technical Mentor

                    • Walaa Nasr Elghitany
                      Mentor

                      Walaa Nasr Elghitany

                      Lablab Head Judge

                    • Muhammad Inaamullah
                      Mentor

                      Muhammad Inaamullah

                      ML Engineer

                    • Donald Nwokoro
                      Mentor

                      Donald Nwokoro

                      Backend Developer

                    Submitted concepts, prototypes and pitches

                    Submissions from the teams participating in the Build Your AI Startup #2: Edge Runners event and making it to the end πŸ‘Š

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                    Compass AI

                    Ai Powered Marketing Campaign Application that simplifies the process of creating a personalized marketing strategy tailored to your brand's needs.

                    Compass AI

                    AI/ML APILlama 3streamlit

                    ViUse - Vision Vibes Use

                    Mindful Eye Healthcare and Mental Healthcare using AI

                    BuildXAI

                    Llama 3
                    Vercel
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                    SynthAI

                    The primary goal of this application is to empower users by offering AI-powered services that facilitate easy access and utilization of artificial intelligence in their projects and workflows.

                    SynthAI

                    OpenAI
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                    LLama-SDG

                    Generating synthetic datasets using Llama-3.1 for function calling to enhance small language models for text-to-action capabilities.

                    Betelgeuse

                    Together AIAI/ML API

                    Caduceus - Your Tool for Your health

                    Generative AI data-science assistant for real-time, personalized health analysis.

                    Caduceus

                    LangChainOpenAI

                    Senu the startup copilot

                    Senu is an AI Startup Copilot taking entrepreneurs from 0 to 1

                    Senu Startup Copilot

                    WeaviateCohere EmbedCohere GenerateFalcon 2 11BOpenAI
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                    Team AI Builder

                    A comprehensive disaster management and relief dashboard using AI and data analytics. Upload data, view reports, get emergency Q&A, coordinate logistics, and visualize affected areas for effective disaster response.

                    AI Builder

                    Generative AI Studiostreamlit
                    Vercel
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                    AI freelancing platform - Auto Landing AI

                    AI freelancing platform is a generative AI solution to hire by chatting for both buyers and sellers. Allowing completely transparency and not just biased profiles or reviews

                    Auto Landing AI

                    LangChain

                    Find-n-Speak

                    A remote solution for speech therapy services that extends success outside of the classroom

                    EdgeVision

                    Llama 3OpenAI
                    Streamlit
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                    ChatCinema

                    ChatCinema demonstrates a powerful combination of AI-driven chatbot technology, secure data handling, and dataset generation capabilities. Its versatile features make it suitable for both entertainment and educational purposes.

                    TechBlast

                    streamlitLlama 3OpenELMAssistants API
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                    Vercel
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                    DefendX

                    DefendX, an AI-powered cybersecurity solution designed to enhance the security of edge devices by detecting unusual login activities, background-running malware, and abnormal traffic at routers.

                    Cipher Watch

                    Llama 3Phi-3streamlitAI/ML APIVercel
                    Streamlit
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                    Fraud Detection Web App

                    A fraud detection web app built with Streamlit that analyzes transactions in real-time using the Claude API. It offers an interactive interface to monitor suspicious activity, helping users identify and prevent potential fraud efficiently.

                    Binge Thinkers

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                    NewsNexus

                    "NewsNexus" is a cutting-edge digital news platform that enables users to input news titles or article links and generate summaries within seconds. It features multilingual support, audio playback and Q&A related to theΒ newsΒ article.

                    AIEnthus

                    streamlitLlama 3.1AI/ML API

                    Personalized Diabetes Plan

                    Creates personalized diabetes management plans based on sugar levels with diet, exercise, and food recommendations.

                    Quantum Starters

                    OpenAIGPT-4 VisionLlama 3streamlit

                    Self Learning AI with Automated LORA training

                    The AI trains itself from synthetic data generated with additional data from RAG outputs.

                    CodeBot

                    Llama 3Together AIVectara

                    Veni Interviewer

                    This project involves developing an AI-based mock interviewer specifically for computer science students, focusing on Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA) and Software Design topics.

                    VENI

                    GPT-4 Vision

                    Emergency Helper

                    Our AI app tackles emergencies and environmental issues. We fine-tuned TinyLLaMA on a synthetic dataset, deployed it on Hugging Face, and integrated a Gradio UI for real-time responses. Team: 6 members.

                    Mixed Intelligence

                    Llama 3TinyLlamaAI/ML API
                    medal
                    Streamlit
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                    SafeEdge- online education inclusive and enjoyable

                    SafeEdge is an AI-powered, offline-capable content moderation tool for educational platforms. It ensures student safety by filtering inappropriate content in real-time on edge devices, enhancing privacy, security, inclusivity in online learning envs.

                    Morpheus

                    Llama 3Phi-3streamlitAI/ML API

                    Personalized Health Assistant

                    Personalized Health Assistant is an AI-driven solution for wearable devices, providing real-time health insights, AI-generated suggestions, and personalized diet and exercise plans. The project focuses on optimizing AI models for edge devices.

                    CodeFusion

                    Llama 3
                    Streamlit
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                    Bloom

                    Bloom is an app that empowers individuals to achieve their best life through personalized simulations and synthetic data-driven insights.

                    Bloomer

                    streamlitClarifaiLlama 3
                    Streamlit
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                    AI Power Cybersecurity 4 Next Gen EndPoint Detect

                    Pioneering an AI-Powered Cybersecurity for Next Generation End Point Detection Team Qerberos build LLM and AI/ML models to generate synthetic datasets as well as identifying whether operation system events or services are malicious or benign.

                    Qerberos

                    Llama 3.1Phi-3streamlitAI/ML API
                    Vercel
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                    Basic Social

                    Basic Social is E-commerce in Social Media Avatar. Basic Social AI App is a AI powered Social Media E-commerce app making very easy for users to build, sell and grow their brands or products.

                    Infinity Wave AI Solutions

                    Llama 3TinyLlamaChromaVectaraVercel

                    Your Intimate Personal Therapist

                    An edge device deployable AI driven chatbot that serves as a virtual personal therapy assistant for users (patients) who are suffering from cognitive behavioural disorders and need quick, empathetic and cost-effective guidance.

                    NextGen

                    OpenAIMetaGPTLlama 3TinyLlamaAI/ML APIAI71

                    AI-Driven Tool Calling Precision Chatbot

                    The chatbot is integrated with tool-calling functions, offering reliable customer conversation and recommendations. It interacts through a Streamlit UI, handling queries on customer orders, profiles, and spending with accuracy.

                    Elif

                    streamlitLlama 3

                    AI MINDS CHATPLUS

                    An AI-powered platform for personalized learning and interactive experiences. It features chat-based Q&A, text-to-speech conversion, image generation, and workflow diagram creation, leveraging advanced models and APIs for diverse user needs.

                    AI Minds

                    Llama 3AI/ML APIOpenAI
                    Streamlit
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                    CareerLumina

                    CareerLumina provides tailored career guidance with insights on job recommendations, career paths, industry trends, and skill gaps. We illuminate your career journey, offering clarity and actionable advice to help you achieve your professional goals.

                    CareerLumina

                    streamlitLlama 3OpenAI

                    Edge Runners Explosion-Search

                    In two recent hackathonsβ€”Business Startup 1 and Codestralβ€”we developed a breakthrough in base conversion for a 2D Infinite Plane, achieving a 31,000% efficiency gain and laying the groundwork for advanced data processing and NLP technologies.

                    ExplosionSearch

                    ChatGPTAI/ML API

                    InsightStarfleet

                    InsightStarfleet allows users to input text and generate summaries, extract main points, and create interactive flashcards. The app features a sleek and responsive design with customizable flashcards that flip to reveal answers.

                    SnapTest

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