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Gemini AI Hackathon

Step into the future of AI: Experience and innovate with the cutting-edge Gemini AI model.

  • 🏆 $42,000 worth prize pool including cash prize and Google Cloud credits.
  • First-hand Experience: The future of multimodal AI, where text meets images.
  • Team up with like-minded innovators and tech enthusiasts. You can work solo, or in a team of up to 6 members.
  • Enhance your LLM apps with TruLens: Use sophisticated evaluation and performance tracking tools for superior output quality.
  • 👉 To join the hackathon, complete the application form by clicking the "Complete your registration" button. Approved participants will receive $30 in Google Cloud credits to kickstart their hackathon journey! 👈

Note: Dates may change if the Gemini AI model release is postponed by Google Cloud.
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Important Disclaimer

Please note: The current Gemini AI Hackathon starting today is an exploratory hackathon and it is designed to test and interact with Gemini AI in its still nascent phase. It's important to understand that this event is informal and non-official, and the technology experienced here does not yet represent its full potential or final form. That also means official support will not be provided. This is meant to be only an event to test out the current early version of Gemini AI and experience it as well as have fun with it. lablab is currently aiming to run a more official event in 2024 and will provide updates on that. By continuing to participate in this event you acknowledge that you fully understand this disclaimer. You have the full right to opt out and not participate within this event.

Gemini AI Hackathon approval form

Hackathon Application

Apply for a seat now!

To join the hackathon, simply fill out the application form by clicking the 'Complete your registration' button. Approved participants will receive $30 in Google Cloud credits to kickstart their hackathon experience! Note: Participants who registered before December 13th and haven't encountered an additional form after completing registration will be automatically approved and will enjoy all the hackathon benefits just like pre-approved participants.

Discover Gemini AI

Introduction

Gemini AI by Google DeepMind – is a groundbreaking multimodal AI model that seamlessly integrates text, code, audio, image, and video. Designed to function more like an intuitive assistant, Gemini AI represents a paradigm shift in the realm of artificial intelligence.

Educational Materials

Here's a comprehensive suite of resources that will familiarize you with Gemini AI. Please, make sure to went throught them before planning your project:

Standout Features

  • Seamless Multimodal Integration: Gemini AI sets a new standard in processing and synthesizing varied types of information.
  • Adaptable and Potent: Efficiently operational across a spectrum of platforms, from large-scale data centers to compact mobile devices.
  • Superior Reasoning Abilities: Outshines human expertise in multiple benchmark assessments, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving capabilities.
  • Diverse Applications: Available in three distinct versions – Gemini Ultra, Pro, and Nano – each tailored to specific requirements.

Start With TruLens!

  • Evaluation: TruLens empowers you to assess the quality of your LLM-based applications by evaluating inputs, outputs, and internal workings. It offers built-in feedback mechanisms, including groundedness, relevance, and toxicity, while being adaptable to custom evaluation needs.
  • Tracking: TruLens provides essential instrumentation for a range of LLM applications, from question answering to retrieval-augmented generation and agent-based solutions. This instrumentation allows you to monitor diverse usage metrics and metadata, providing valuable insights into your model's performance.

TruLens Resources

To kickstart your journey with TruLens, explore the following resources:

  • GitHub Repository - Access the TruLens codebase and contribute to its development.
  • Quick Start Guide - A step-by-step guide to quickly set up and start using TruLens-Eval.

User Case Guides

TruLens is adaptable to a variety of LLM applications, including:

Get started with TruLens today and unlock the potential of your LLM-based applications.

Hackathon Challenge

Create innovative applications using the Gemini AI model. We recommended using TruLens by TruEra for optimization and explainability.

  • Utilize Gemini: Develop solutions leveraging Gemini AI's multimodal capabilities.
  • Enhance with TruLens: Apply TruLens-Eval for performance evaluation and TruLens to evaluate and improve your application.

Required Technologies

👉 TruLense by TruEra 👉 Gemini AI on Google Cloud Vertex AI

We recommend using the 👉 LlamaIndex framework for your Hackathon app. This choice supports scalability and ensures direct assistance from the LlamaIndex team, potentially boosting your app's success!

Hackathon Prizes

  • 🥇 Hackathon Winner: $2,000 in cash prize and $4,000 in Google Cloud credits
  • 🥈 2nd Place: $1,400 in cash prize and $3,000 in Google Cloud credits
  • 🥉 3rd Place: $600 in cash prize and $1,000 in Google Cloud credits

Furthermore, each team that submits a solution will receive $100 in Google Cloud credits per team member. These credits will be distributed only after the submission deadline. Please note that up to 300 participants who are part of a team that submits a solution will be eligible to receive the credits. The credits will be distributed to the email address used by the participant to register on lablab.ai.

Please note: The total combined value of both cash prizes and Google Cloud credits is up to $42,000 USD. Cash prizes are awarded in USD. The credits will be distributed to the winning teams in accordance with the information provided for the lablab.ai team, in the form of Google Cloud vouchers. While we endeavor to expedite the distribution process with our partners, the delivery of prizes may take up to 90 days. lablab.ai will not be held responsible for delays or inability to deliver prizes for this event as it relies solely on the event partners & suppliers to receive the total prize amount and distribute it.

While the lablab.ai team will endeavor to make their best effort, there is no guarantee of entry, offer, or reward of any of giveaways or prizes, and such entry, offer, or reward will be subject to their respective availability, conditions, and certain criteria that will need to be met. lablab reserves the right to amend, modify or cancel any of the items or terms of this event or even the event in its entirety. While lablab.ai is not obligated to, it will endeavor to inform participants within a reasonable timeframe of such changes.

Get Google Cloud Vertex AI Credits!

Approved participants for the Gemini AI Hackathon will be eligible to receive $30 in Google Cloud Vertex AI credits to jumpstart their hackathon journey!. Credits are limited and will be allocated to teams in the order they sign up.

Innovation with Gemini, effective use of TruLens, technical proficiency, and potential impact!

LlamaIndex GitHub

Data Framework for LLM Apps

LlamaIndex

LlamaIndex is an open-source data framework for connecting custom data sources to LLMs. Participants in the Gemini AI Hackathon will be able to access mentor support and workshops to empower their hackathon projects!

Success Criteria

Usage of Technology:

Effectiveness of integrating Gemini AI and TruLens into the project.

Completion of PoC

Degree to which the proof of concept is fully developed and functional.

Technical Scalability

Ability to handle increased load without compromising performance.

Usability

Intuitiveness and aesthetic appeal of the application's interface.

Business Plan

Commercial viability and market potential of the project.

Presentation

Effectiveness in communicating the project's ideas clearly.

Team Structure

Efficiency and balance in team organization and roles.

From lablab.ai Hackathons to Your Startup

For lablab.ai Community members excelling in our Hackathons, this is your gateway to building the foundations of your very own startup. Top performers may seize the opportunity to join prestigious startup accelerator programs like GAIA and Slingshot.

Slingshot refines your startup concepts and MVPs, while GAIA offers an intensive 10-week accelerator program based in Saudi Arabia.

Remember, admission to these programs depends on availability and specific criteria. Don't miss your chance to bring your innovative project to life!

Speakers, Mentors and Organizers

  • Josh Reini
    Mentor

    Josh Reini

    DevRel

  • Daniel Huang
    Mentor

    Daniel Huang

    Software and machine learning

  • Piotr Mardziel
    Mentor

    Piotr Mardziel

    Software and Research

  • Jerry Liu
    Speaker

    Jerry Liu

  • Shebagi Mitra
    Mentor

    Shebagi Mitra

    Student

    • Walaa Nasr Elghitany
      Mentor

      Walaa Nasr Elghitany

      Lablab Head Judge

    • Theodoros Ampas
      Mentor

      Theodoros Ampas

      Technical Mentor

    • Muhammad Inaamullah
      Mentor

      Muhammad Inaamullah

      ML Engineer

    • Dina Shall
      Organizer

      Dina Shall

      Global Community Manager

      Event Schedule

      • To be announced

      Submitted concepts, prototypes and pitches

      Submissions from the teams participating in the Gemini AI Hackathon event and making it to the end 👊

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