Welcome to AIWA Hackathon – Where Ideas Become Ventures!

AI is shaping the future — and AIWA is your arena to build it. Join us for a 48-hour innovation sprint in Safi, where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. At AIWA, you’ll turn bold ideas into powerful prototypes and pitch your solutions in front of industry leaders.

 

What to Expect:

Over 3 intensive days, you’ll be guided through an entrepreneurial bootcamp covering:

  1. Problem Framing : Identify real user pain points and define your target persona.

  2. Value Proposition Design : Craft a solution that truly meets user needs and stands out in the market.

  3. Technical Prototyping : Build a working demo with the support of expert coaches.

  4. Market & Business Modeling : Define your target market (TAM, SAM, SOM) and draft your business model.

  5. Financial Planning : Estimate your revenue potential and initial investment needs.

  6. Pitch Preparation : Learn how to structure and deliver a convincing investor-grade pitch.

  7. Expert Feedback & Jury Evaluation : Pitch your project in front of experts and industry leaders.

 

Why Join?

  • Transform your idea into a validated business project.
  • Get technical and business coaching from experienced mentors.
  • Build your pitching skills and compete for top prizes.
  • Network with experts, entrepreneurs, and potential partners.

 

Ready to enter the Arena?

Join AIWA — where your imagination meets artificial intelligence. 

 

Hackathon AI – Participant Program

Day 1 – Friday, June 20, 2025
Time Activity
15:00 - 15:30 Welcome & Participant Kit Distribution
15:30 - 16:30 Opening Ceremony (Partner, JobBid, AIWA Speeches)
16:30 - 17:00 Coffee Break
17:00 - 17:20 Program & Rules Presentation
17:20 - 18:00 Entrepreneurial Mindset Session
18:00 - 19:15 Track 1 - Problem Framing & User Discovery
19:15 - 20:00 Track 2 - Value Proposition Definition
20:00 - 21:30 Track 3 - Technical Audit & One-to-One Coaching
21:30 - 22:30 Dinner
22:30 - 00:00 Continued Technical Audit & Coaching
00:00 - 00:15 Energizer
00:15 - 04:00 Solution Development & Coaching Continuation
Day 2 – Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time Activity
09:00 - 09:30 Breakfast
09:30 - 11:30 Track 4 - Market Definition & Business Model Design
11:30 - 11:45 Energizer
11:45 - 14:00 Track 5 - Financial Planning & Technical Coaching
14:00 - 15:00 Lunch
15:00 - 18:00 Technical Demo Coaching Continuation
18:00 - 19:00 Track 4 - Pitch Training & Deck Preparation
19:00 - 21:00 Pitch Work Time
21:00 - 22:00 Dinner
22:00 - 23:00 Pitch Follow-up & Refinement
23:00 - 03:00 Pitch Practice (V1) – Expert Feedback (10 min/team)
Day 3 – Sunday, June 22, 2025
Time Activity
09:00 - 09:30 Breakfast
09:30 - 12:30 Pitch Practice (V2) – Expert Feedback (10 min/team)
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
14:00 - 17:30 Final Jury Presentations
17:30 - 18:00 Jury Deliberation
18:00 - 19:00 Closing Ceremony – Results, Certificates, Closing Speech

Requirements

Hackathon AI – Submission Requirements

You’ve been invited by your higher education institution to take part in a unique AI adventure.

You’re working on a thrilling idea around Artificial Intelligence — or maybe you’re just passionate about building one.

You’re part of a team or a solo warrior ready to join forces.

You’re excited about brainstorming, prototyping, and pitching your A-Idea over an intense 48-hour experience.

 

Ready to bring it to life? Submit your project now.

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Prizes

$4,500 in prizes
Overall Grand Prize
$2,000 in cash
1 winner

Honorable Mention: Most Creative
$1,500 in cash
1 winner

Honorable Mention: Best Demo Delivery
$1,000 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

The Veritas Assembly

The Veritas Assembly

The Obsidian Circle

The Obsidian Circle

Vox Ultima

Vox Ultima

The Arcanum

The Arcanum

Nox Imperium

Nox Imperium

Judging Criteria

  • Business Relevance
    Does the solution solve a current, real-world problem or exploit a business opportunity? The solution should address a clear need, whether it's improving processes, solving inefficiencies, or tapping into an untapped market.
  • Creativity
    Is the solution original? Whether it's a new idea or a new way of tackling a common problem, creativity in both the approach and the execution will set the solution apart.
  • Potential Impact
    How does the solution contribute to measurable business outcomes? It could involve increasing efficiency, reducing costs, generating more revenue, or improving customer satisfaction. The impact should be quantifiable.
  • Design
    Does the solution offer a seamless, intuitive user experience? A well-designed interface is crucial in ensuring that users can easily engage with the solution, making it more likely to be adopted in the real world.
  • Technical Implementation
    How well-executed is the technology behind the solution? The solution should demonstrate high-quality software development, with robust functionality, minimal bugs, and scalability to meet future needs.

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