🚀AI Hackathon: Make Impacts with Replicate
⚡ Ready to build something incredible in 1 day?
Join 100+ students and professionals from U of T, Waterloo, and beyond for an epic day of AI innovation! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started with AI, this hackathon is your chance to create something amazing using cutting-edge AI tools.
🎯 What You'll Build
Create innovative solutions using Replicate's powerful AI platform - from language models to image generation, video processing, and beyond. Past projects have included AI career assistants, creative content tools, accessibility innovations, and social impact applications.
🏁 Challenge Tracks
Choose your adventure:
Build with Replicate - Showcase technical excellence using Replicate's AI platform
Free-Form Innovation - Agents, startups, workflows - no limits!
🏆 Epic Prizes Await!
Best Use of Replicate API (3 winners):
1st Place: $1000 USD in Replicate credits + $250 CAD Amazon gift card
2nd Place: $750 USD in Replicate credits + $50 CAD Amazon gift card
3rd Place: $500 USD in Replicate credits
Coolest Hack – Free-Form Innovation Stream (1 winner):
$1000 USD in Replicate credits + $250 CAD Amazon gift card
That’s-an-agent-I-will-use (1 winner):
$250 CAD gift card
Freelancing/contractor opportunities
All hackathon participants will receive Replicate credits to use during the event. If you’d like to explore Replicate before the hackathon, check out their free-trial models: https://replicate.com/collections/try-for-free ↗.
🎤 Featured Speakers
Learn from industry experts:
Rena from Replicate - Career insights for working at startups
Sakib from Replicate - Building amazing projects on Replicate
🚀 What You'll Get
Pre-event learning materials and tutorials
Optional warm-up session before the hackathon
Two flexible tracks: Replicate-focused builds or free-form innovation
Mentorship from experienced developers
Food, drinks, and an incredible venue
Networking with Toronto's brightest tech minds
👥 Who Should Join?
All skill levels welcome! Our participants come from strong technical backgrounds, but we'll provide resources and support to help everyone succeed. Come solo or bring your team - either way, you'll leave with new skills, connections, and maybe some epic prizes!