Prepare for a hands-on AI hackathon where you’ll go beyond just coding—you’ll build a full-fledged application that integrates AI to solve real-world problems. Your deliverable is not just a model, but an application in action. View the full schedule and details at dukeaihackathon.com.

Objectives

To provide a hands-on experiential learning opportunity for college students in building new-to-the-world AI-powered software products. To foster a climate of entrepreneurship among college students, encouraging them to consider technical entrepreneurship as a career pathway.

Eligibility

College students from any university are welcome to attend (undergraduate and beyond). The hackathon is open to students of any major, with and without technical experience. All teams must be in-person for both the event kick-off (Friday) and judging (Sunday) in the Wilkinson building on the Duke campus. Team can include up to 4 students.

Use your AI model and Build the Application

Start by developing and training your AI model or use an off the shelf model to solve the problem you’ve identified. Once your model is ready, integrate it into your application. This could be a mobile app, a web app, a command-line tool, or any other format that effectively showcases your AI solution in action. Focus on creating a seamless experience where the AI model enhances the application's functionality.

• Technical Accomplishment
  How technically sophisticated is your hack in terms of the AI and the software application
• Novelty
  How creative and unique is your hack?
• Commercial Viability
  Is there a clear path to monetization of your project?