Dive into innovation with the return of the Intel® Liftoff Hackathon for African AI Startups! Discover why this event is a must-attend for entrepreneurs, developers, and AI enthusiasts passionate about driving positive change in Africa through technology.
Calling all visionary minds and innovative thinkers across Africa! Are you ready to harness the power of AI to drive positive change in your community? Then mark your calendars for an impactful event: the Intel® Liftoff AI Hackathon for African Startups!
The second edition of this virtual event is taking place from 27 - 31 May, 2024, themed Hack and Connect, and is designed to bring together aspiring tech entrepreneurs, software developers, and AI enthusiasts to collaborate, innovate, and create solutions to concrete African challenges.
Our hackathon agenda:
- Hands-on workshops that will allow you to learn AI essentials to enhance your skills
- 3 days of exciting challenges with mentors to test your skills
- Exhibition opportunities to showcase your startup and forge partnerships with industry leaders
- Networking opportunities to engage with fellow startups and gain insights from domain experts in the AI ecosystem
Why should you enter this year’s Intel® Liftoff AI Hackathon for African startups?
- This event is the ideal platform for African startups to accelerate from the input of world-class technical expertise and training.
- You will gain access to cutting-edge computing resources through the Intel® Developer Cloud.
- You get the opportunity to learn from others, which is an essential component of growth and success in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
The winners of the Hackathon will be invited to join the Intel Liftoff for Startups program, receive unique mentoring sessions with ecosystem partners and marketing opportunities with blog articles.
This year’s Hackathon partners include Modus Africa; University Mohamed VI Polytechnic- Morocco; TUT Hub of Artificial Intelligence Institute of South Africa; Prosper Africa; UM6P Ventures; FAST Accelerator; Innov8 Technology Hubs and Open Startups International.
In order to participate in the Hackathon, there are a few things to remember:
- You're developing or looking to develop Gen AI technology leveraging LLM.
- Your company needs to be early-stage and have a connection to an African country.
- In addition to this, participation requires that your team joins the hackathon with your AI engineers or technology owners.
Whether you're a seasoned AI expert or just starting your journey, this hackathon is your chance to make a difference and affect the future of technology in Africa.
Apply Now here.
Application deadline: 7 May 2024.
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