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Benin Multimodal AI Hackathon

Explore Innovations in Language Processing and Image Generation!

🕒 72 hours to complete the challenge.


💡 Create revolutionary tourism and culture apps.


🤝 Take part alone or form a team with other participants.


🚀 The final project can be used for your portfolio, and the startup application to the Slingshot accelerator.


🏆 Win prizes Online and On-site; cash, cloud credits, incubation & collaboration opportunities to develop your project further!


🖥️ Join our on-site hackathon at Palais des congrès, Cotonou, Benin, starting 8:00 AM! Register now to secure your spot.


🌐 Can't make it in person? No worries! Participate online from anywhere in the world! Register now to join the action.


🏆 Don't miss the moment when on-site winners are announced during the opening ceremony of the SENIA conference!

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About Organizers
This event is organized with major support from our esteemed partners, who play a crucial role in making it a success.
Ministry of Digital Affairs of Benin:
The Ministry of Digital Affairs of Benin plays a major role in developing the digital landscape of the country, promising technological growth.
Sèmè City:
Defined as an innovation hub and tech park in Benin.
Agency for Information Systems and Digital Technology:
This organizator promotes and implements digital technologies  Benin, enhancing the growth of the nation's digital infrastructure.
RADIO BENIN ALAFIA
RADIO BENIN ALAFIA enjoys widespread listenership and plays a crucial role in spreading educational content to its listeners
Isheero:
Isheero is committed to promoting AI in Benin. They focus on educational initiatives and community-driven projects to foster AI development.

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Hackathon Challenge

Challenge statement:


Create an AI application capable of enriching videos by adding subtitles and facilitating seamless communication between local languages and other languages. Additionally, explore the creation of captivating images from audio and text in local languages, enhancing accessibility and cultural representation in multimedia content.


Challenge tracks:


1. Create an app that's is able to add subtitles to videos and bridge the gap between local languages and other languages.


2. Image generation from audio in local languages.


3. Image generation from text in local languages.

Categories


Once you've selected your challenge(s), take the next step by choosing the category or categories where you'll bring your AI application to life. Your choice will shape how you contribute to:


🌍 Cultural Preservation: Preserve indigenous languages with AI, nurturing cultural appreciation and sustainability in tourism and agriculture.


🌱 Sustainable Agriculture: Innovate sustainable practices with AI visuals in Fon and Yoruba to aid farmer communication and resource management.


🏞️ Tourism: Boost eco-tourism using AI visuals in local languages, showcasing unique heritage to attract visitors and drive sustainable tourism.


Let's make a difference together!

Prizes

Cash Prizes:

Online:

🥇 1st Place:  💰 EUR 3,000

🥈 2nd Place: 💰EUR 2,000

🥉 3rd Place:  💰EUR 1,000

On-site:

🥇 1st Place:  💰 EUR 3,000

🥈 2nd Place: 💰EUR 2,000

🥉 3rd Place:  💰EUR 1,000

Further Prizes:


Incubation and Mentorship in Sèmè City: Receive incubation support including access to mentors, networking opportunities, and possibility to refine your project into market-ready product.
 (The incubation program welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their current location; however, successful applicants must be willing to relocate or be based in Benin during the program duration).

Cloud Computing Credits: Receive cloud credits from major providers like Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure (Startupfounder) for creating a truly impactful app.

Collaboration Opportunities: Collaborate with local organizations, research institutions, or government agencies for developing your project.



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This Hackathon is for you if:
You are a tech enthusiast:
Apply AI to natural language processing, computer vision, and cultural preservation, especially within the context of African languages. 
You are a developer, data scientists, or engineer:
Engage in solving unique tech challenges and contribute directly to African tech growth through innovative and valuable applications.
You are a cultural advocate:
Join to use techs for preserving and promoting African languages and cultural heritage, collaborating with other interested people.
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