AI GENESIS
Organized in partnership with
Our Hybrid AI Hackathon AI Genesis brings together thousands of talented developers from around the world for a one-week online challenge, leading up to an exciting in-person finale at the 2nd edition of /function1, our flagship AI conference on November 18−19 in Dubai.
- hybridformat
- 4000+online participants
- 300+onsite participants
- multipletracks
- 1 weekonline
- 2 daysonsite in Dubai
Hackathon Sponsors
Gemini is Google’s next-generation multimodal AI model that understands and reasons across text, images, code, video, and audio. It enables you to build intelligent, context-aware, and agentic applications that can analyze information, make decisions, and act on them
Opus is a first-of-its-kind generative AI workflow platform to automate critical processes in regulated industries such as banking, healthcare, life sciences and insurance to reduce operating costs and eliminate human error
AI Provider – fast, cost-efficient, and perfect for advanced machine learning projects. Access over 200 AI models with low latency and high scalability AI APIs
Qdrant is an open-source vector search engine built for AI applications requiring efficient semantic search, retrieval, and recommendation
Hackathon partners
The future isn’t waiting it’s being built
This hackathon invites participants to go beyond the basics and develop impactful, real-world AI projects. Whether you’re enhancing human productivity, solving complex industry problems, or reimagining creative workflows – this is your chance to build what’s next.
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Security & AI SafetyBuild AI-driven solutions for threat detection, privacy, and ethical AI -
Creativity & ArtsUse generative AI in music, visual art, storytelling, and multimedia -
Decentralized AI & Web3Explore how AI can integrate with blockchain and decentralized applications -
Human & AI CollaborationDevelop AI tools that enhance productivity and human decision-making -
AI Agents & AutomationCreate autonomous AI systems that assist in daily tasks or business operations -
Industry-Specific AI SolutionsApply AI to healthcare, finance, logistics, or any field you're passionate about
Challenges
Build a reusable "Intake → Understand → Decide → Review → Deliver" automation that addresses the common pain points of manual workflows — messy multi-format intake, mixed rule-based and judgment decisions, exceptions, and lack of auditability.
Build an AI-powered application that leverages Qdrant’s vector search to improve semantic retrieval, recommendation systems, or natural language understanding.
Hackathon Prize Pool
- Best Use of Gemini✦ $15,000+ in GCP Credits
❶ $6,500 in GCP credits
❷ $5,000 in GCP credits
❸ $3,500 in GCP credits - Best Opus Workflow✦ Most Innovative Workflow – $500 + 100 credits
✦ Most Auditable Workflow – $500 + 100 credits
❶ $3,000 + 1,000 credits
❷ $2,000 + 500 credits
❸ $1,000 + 300 credits - Best Use of Qdrant❶ $500 Apple Gift Card + Meta Ray-Ban + AirPods Pro
❷ $250 Apple Gift Card + AirPods Pro
❸ $100 Apple Gift Card + AirPods Pro - Surge AI Native Challenge❶ Top 1 Team – $ 2,500
❷ Top 2−5 Teams – $ 1,000 each
✦ Winner eligible for Surge incubation
► Bonus rewards for viral X, LinkedIn & YouTube posts (up to $ 1,500)
Why Partner With Us?
Tailored AI Solutions
Get custom-built prototypes focused on your technology or business needs by a global community of AI experts
Direct Access to Top Talent
- Engage with elite developers through mentorship, meetings, and a curated database
- Scout future collaborators or hires
Brand Visibility & Influence
- Affiliate your brand with a dedicated hackathon track/challenge
- Showcase your tech to thousands of developers
Strategic Jury Role
- Handpick winning projects and shape innovation in your field
- Сontinue engagement with high-potential teams post-event
Tailored AI Solutions
Get custom-built prototypes focused on your technology or business needs by a global community of AI experts
Direct Access to Top Talent
- Engage with elite developers through mentorship, meetings, and a curated database
- Scout future collaborators or hires
Brand Visibility & Influence
- Affiliate your brand with a dedicated hackathon track/challenge
- Showcase your tech to thousands of developers
Strategic Jury Role
- Handpick winning projects and shape innovation in your field
- Сontinue engagement with high-potential teams post-event
past hackathon highlights
UAE’s First Major AI Hackathon
- 2000+signups
- 1,489participants
- 165teams
- 71AI projects
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