Global AI Week
AI Hackathon


Create world-changing ideas, connect with global AI experts, and participate in the final showcase on Jeju Island!

Online Hackathon Submission
Join the AI Week (Webinar Pre-registration)

Join the AI Hackathon!

The Global AI Week is focused on developing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for work-AI solutions and connecting with fast-growing AI experts.

The Global AI Week AI Hackathon is an event open to anyone interested in AI/LLM, aiming to create innovative AI solutions and discover new values that can transform the business ecosystem.

The top 15 teams will be invited to the Global AI Week Final Hackathon on Jeju Island, with support for trip expenses covered.

'AGI for Work' : Utilize AI tech to address business challenges while enhancing efficiency and productivity.

The AI Hackathon theme is 'AGI for Work', which refers to using  AI technology to solve critical business problems, increasing efficiency and productivity. The event includes networking with global tech leaders and offers the opportunity to propose AI solutions that encourage 'Making AI beneficial.’

Additionally, participants finding difficulties using AI/LLMs can anticipate educational workshops and technical support. For example, CEO Sung Kim is hosting a fine-tuning LLM Workshop, and tutorials for AI development using API are available as well. Individuals struggling with AI developmental services can successfully solve their troubles by conducting and challenging various experiments.

Enjoy this exciting event and use this  opportunity to showcase your brilliant solutions in the finals at Jeju Island!

Apply now,
and develop AI solutions to revolutionize the industry!

Themes & Track

  • Theme

    • ‘AGI for Work': Utilize AI tech to address business challenges, enhance efficiency and productivity.

  • Track

    • Finance

    • Healthcare & Wellness Tech

    • Legal

    • Travel and Tourism

    • Innovation(Etc topic)

Prize & Reward

  • The total prize pool for the Final Hackathon is USD $14,000.

  • The top 15 scoring teams will be selected for the Final Hackathon event on Jeju Island, South Korea. Support for airfare and AI/Biz expert mentoring will be provided.

  • Become a member of the foremost AI community and connect with top-tier professionals.

Hackathon Timeline

[**UPDATE] The registration period has been extended until August 12th.

Preliminaries : Online Hackathon (Global)

Category Details
Registrations Close August 12th, 23:59(KST)
Online Hackathon Session July 29th 18:00(KST) - August 19 23:59(KST)
- Opening & AI Fine-tuning Workshop July 29th 18:00~20:00(KST)
- Additional team formation period August 12th 23:59(KST)
Online Submissions August 19, 23:59(KST)
Online Evaluation and Presentation August 20th to 23rd

Finals : In-Person hackathon (Jeju, South Korea)

Category Details
Registrations Further details will be provided separately.
Hackathon Session September 27th-29th
Final Demo Day September 29th

Hackathon Participation Guidelines

  • Details of the Hackathon will be sent to participants through email and Discord. Please ensure to check them.

  • For this Hackathon, participants must utilize the Upstage API and will be provided with $200 credits.

  • Submissions  to the Hackathon must be the participant’s own work, and at the time of the final submission, participants must  provide a project presentation, a demo video, and a link to the code. (Detailed information will be provided to participants at a later date.)

  • Team composition can range from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 4 members.

  • Participants in the Hackathon must agree to the Upstage operational regulations.

Hackathon Evaluation Criteria

Online Hackathon Round 1: Document Review
Social Impact 30%
Project Impact 30%
Effective Use of Upstage API, Fine-tuning 30%
Bonus point : Suitable for Jeju Island 10%
Online Hackathon Round 2: Presentation (Top 30)
Project Impact (long-term potential for success, growth) 20%
Technical Implementation 25%
Innovation & Creativity 20%
Effective Use of Upstage API, Fine-tuning 25%
Presentation & Documentation 10%

FAQ

    • AI startups, professionals, freelance developers, and anyone interested in AI are welcome to join.

    • There is no registration fee.

    • The operations team will approve and confirm your participation. You will receive a confirmation email.

    • Your submission must be functional enough for the judges to review.

    • Each member must complete an individual application and include the team name on their form. If you wish to add members to your team, you can autonomously organize team building through the community platform (Discord) after all participants have applied.

    • The operation of the hackathon and the submission of materials will be conducted in English.

    • However, it is also recommended to utilize language data from each country for data usage.

Platinum Partners

Community Partners