Algarve Buildathon 2025: AI Agents for Regional Challenges

​Get ready for a two-day creative sprint where AI meets regional innovation!
Organized by Algarve Evolution, this Buildathon invites students, developers, no-coders, and innovators to team up and design smart, impactful solutions for challenges shaping the Algarve region.

​Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, no-code maker, or total beginner, this is the perfect environment to learn by doing. You’ll get hands-on experience using AI tools, automation platforms, and emerging digital technologies, with no deep tech background required!

​Why Join

• ​🤝 Connect with innovators, mentors, and local leaders

• ​💡 Turn bold ideas into tangible AI-powered solutions

• ​⚙️ Learn to build with AI and no-code tools

• ​🧠 Collaborate across disciplines and skill levels

• ​🌍 Help shape the future of innovation in the Algarve

​💡 Core Challenge Areas

​The challenges you'll be solving have direct impact in the Algarve Region, and this buildathon aims to not only solve issues during a weekend, but understanding how we can move forward with ideas. Think of challenges like:

• ​Mobility

• ​Housing

• ​Talent

• ​Other Regional Challenges (Tourism, Sustainability, Agriculture, Environment)

​Get more details on our buildathon rules here.

​🧩 Agenda

​Day 1 — Saturday, Nov 1
Kickoff · Team Formation · Ideation · Mentorship

​Day 2 — Sunday, Nov 2
Prototype Development · Pitch Training · Final Presentations · Awards

​Full agenda coming soon.

​Who Can Join

​Register solo or with a team, we’ll help you find your perfect match!
We welcome students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts of all experience levels. Whether you code, design, or just love solving problems, this is your chance to create real impact through AI.

​🏆 Prizes

​🥇 1st Place — 400€ + TPU by GDG
🥈 2nd Place — TPU by GDG
🥉 3rd Place — 100€

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This event is done by Algarve Evolution, in collaboration with Geek Sessions Faro, Algarve STP, UALG TEC CAMPUS, and GDG Faro & Lagos.