​AI Vibe Code Climate Challenge: For Florida’s Climate Future - By Hi Loop X Miami DDA

​Tackling Sea Level Rise, Flooding, and Extreme Weather in Florida with AI - 🏆 🏆 EXPANDED PRIZE POOL - Now Worth Over $8000!

​GRAND PRIZE WINNER:

• ​$3000 Cash Prize plus

• ​🏎️ Access to Private Members Club - Free annual access to Artemis Prive, a private members club, including Formula 1 tickets and invitations to exclusive events throughout the year worth $5000.

• ​🏆Pitch your Innovation - Present your climate solution at the Dubai AI Innovation Hackathon in front of investors and top panelists (Virtually).

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​***UPDATED DATE

​Duration: 1.5 Days, 13-14th September 2025

​Location: The HUB @Office Logic

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​Overview

​Topic:
Develop AI-powered solutions to help Florida communities prepare for and adapt to sea level rise, flooding, and extreme weather events (such as hurricanes and heatwaves).

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​Goal:
Empower diverse teams to create practical tools—ranging from simple apps and dashboards to creative data visualizations—that increase awareness, improve preparedness, or support decision-making for climate resilience in Florida.

​Hackathon Objectives:

• ​Develop AI-powered tools (apps, maps, graphics) that help Florida residents and authorities predict, prepare, and respond to flooding, hurricanes, and heatwaves.

• ​Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across developers, designers, subject matter experts, and community advocates.

• ​Create tangible prototypes that can be further developed into real-world solutions after the event.

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​Day 1: Saturday

• ​8:30am: Doors open—get caffeinated and connected.

• ​9:00am: Kickoff with lightning-fast climate insights & real problem briefs.

• ​9:35am: Pitch your big idea. Meet your dream team.

• ​10:15am–6:30pm: Dive into Build Sprints—create, test, and level up your project with access to fresh data, mentorship, and surprise skill boosters.

• ​7pm: Night Hack—push boundaries, work late, or recharge (your call).

​Day 2: Sunday

• ​9:00am: Final push—polish and prep with user feedback and pitch coaching.

• ​11:00am: Demo your solution to expert judges and a live audience.

• ​12:35pm: Feel the suspense—awards ceremony featuring our GRAND PRIZE: F1 Abu Dhabi tickets + AI Innovation Abu Dhabi presentation opportunity + $3000 cash!

• ​1:00pm: Celebrate, connect, and explore next steps at our networking lunch.

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​What's Included:

​*Free to Students from local Universities

​Entry Pass - free

• ​Food, drink & refreshments for both days

• ​Seating space

• ​Watch Panel speakers

• ​Networking opportunities

• ​Access to Awards & Closing ceremony

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​Challenge Pass - free

• ​Food, drink & refreshments for both days

• ​Dedicated tables for the Hackathon

• ​Demo solution to Investors

• ​Prize money of $3000 + F1 Abu Dhabi Tickets

• ​Interview opportunity with Host

• ​Access to Awards & Closing ceremony

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​Our Tech Partner

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​Why You Should Participate:

• ​🏎️ Win Formula Grand Prix tickets - Free annual access to Artemis Prive, a private members club, including Formula 1 tickets and invitations to exclusive events throughout the year worth $5000.

• ​🚀 Fast-track your climate tech career - Network with global investors and tech leaders in UAE's booming AI ecosystem

• ​🌍 Global Stage Recognition - Present your solution to international AI leaders and climate innovators at Dubai premier AI Sustainability Hackathon.

• ​Use AI to create solutions that could protect communities—your ideas might just become the next big tool in climate resilience.

• ​Connect with coders, experts, and mentors from around the world in vibrant Miami.

• ​Compete for awards in categories like Best Overall and Most Innovative AI.

• ​Gain exposure to judges and audiences that could lead to funding.

• ​Fast-track to levelling up your AI and coding expertise while having fun.

• ​Join a movement shaping the future of climate action.

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​Our Speakers & Panelists Attending

​It’s not just a hackathon - it’s your shot to shape the tools that will protect Florida communities and save lives. Spots are limited. #MiamiDDA #CodeMiami #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Hackathon

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