Hackathon
The AREA 23 LABS Hackathon, is open to all programmers in New Jersey developing AI based innovations. Finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their technology to a broad audience including industry, investors, government, media, and more! 2023 Hackathon Competition details below.
How to Apply
For early applications please email AREA 23 LABS Event Manager, Benjamin Turofsky at ben@area23labs.com
About AREA 23 LABS
AREA 23 LABS is a leading global founder community for enterprise software, hardware technology and Life science companies in New Jersey. Located in the Princeton New Jersey Region, AREA 23 LABS is part of one of the biggest and most diverse tech communities in the United States. Our initiatives focused on raising capital, talent retention, commercializing technology and IP, and customer acquisition have enabled thousands of companies to create jobs and raise more than $35 million in investment capital. At AREA 23 LABS, we grow Local competitive tech titans that build-to-scale globally. www.area23labs.com
AREA 23 LABS HACKATHON
Are you ready to showcase your programming skills, harness the power of AI, and make a mark in the world of technology? Join our exclusive hackathon and compete in three cutting-edge tracks that cater to various interests and skill levels. Put your creativity to the test, collaborate with fellow developers, and get a chance to win incredible prizes!
Track 1: Harness the Power of AI Chat Models Unleash your programming prowess and create innovative applications using AI chat models like ChatGPT. Access the APIs of leading language models and build engaging conversational experiences, virtual assistants, or anything else you can imagine! Show us your best use of a pre-trained model from Hugging Face or train a model from scratch for a chance to win amazing awards.
Track 2: Dive into Deep Learning with TensorFlow or Alternatives Explore the world of deep learning with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras. Create groundbreaking applications in computer vision, speech recognition, or natural language processing. Whether you’re working on image classification, speech-to-text, or text summarization, this track is perfect for you. Compete for awards in the best use of pre-trained models or build your own custom models from the ground up.
Track 3: Innovate with Traditional Machine Learning For those who prefer to work with traditional machine learning techniques, this track is for you. Create brilliant solutions without relying on deep learning, and demonstrate your mastery of algorithms like decision trees, support vector machines, or k-means clustering. Impress us with your innovative approach, and compete for the top spot.
To help you prepare for the hackathon, we’re making Hugging Face’s extensive library of data and pre-trained models available to all participants. Choose your track, gather your team, and start hacking!
Awards Categories:
1. Best Use of a Pre-trained Model from Hugging Face Prize: $2,300 in cash
2. Best Custom-Trained Model
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent, learn from fellow developers, and contribute to the ever-evolving field of AI and machine learning. Register today and take the first step towards unlocking your potential! Prize: $1,023 in cash
3. Plus awards for: Most Innovative Idea, Audience Favorite Prize: $230 in cash
Register now and follow us for updates, resources, and more! For more information email ben@area23labs.com
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