We invite companies to be part of our next AI Grid Hackathon. This event will bring together 30 to 40 talented young researchers to develop new and prototype solutions to real-world challenges. We are looking for companies from all industries - from corporates to SMEs to start-ups - who are interested in this unique opportunity to collaborate with ambitious young talent.

The hackathon at a glance

      • Date: 11. – 13. September 2024

      • Format: On the spot

      • Location Project Bay, Rügen (Boddenstraße 64, 18528 Lietzow)

      • Goals: Developing solutions for sustainable development goals

      • Expected results: Prototypes and innovative solutions

      • Contact:: Alice Bassewitz (alice@ai-grid.org)

    The AI Grid Hackathon takes place on site as part of a summer school on Rügen or online for companies. We recommend that interested companies take part on site in order to promote direct exchange.

    Five reasons for their participation:

        1. Access to cutting-edge innovation: Hackathon participants are leading young researchers in AI who can bring creative and exceptional ideas to the solution finding process. The collaboration offers a unique opportunity to explore innovative solutions that can address complex sustainability problems and potentially represent transformative breakthroughs for your industry.

        1. Talent search and branding: As a partner of this event, your company will gain direct access to world-class talent and the rare opportunity to identify and attract exceptional people who want to make a difference through technology. Your participation positions your brand as a forward-thinking and socially responsible market leader and strengthens your image with consumers, investors and potential employees who value sustainability and innovation.

        1. Networking and collaboration: The hackathon promotes exchange with academics, industry experts and other participating companies and opens up new opportunities for research partnerships and joint projects. It is an excellent platform to exchange ideas and best practices in AI and sustainability.

        1. Achieving real impact: The focus on sustainability ensures that the results of the hackathon can make a significant contribution to environmental protection, resource management and other critical areas. By supporting challenges that align with your organization's goals, you can drive innovation in a direction that benefits not only your business, but also the planet.

        1. Strengthening technical skills: The solutions and ideas developed during the hackathon can enrich your company's research and development efforts. Participating in such an event exposes your team to the latest AI techniques and approaches, which can potentially accelerate your own projects and improve your capabilities.

      Integration and support from your company

          • Data provision: Companies can provide data that can be used by AI Grid members for the challenges.

          • Organizational support: Support in the organization and supervision of the challenges (this can be delegated in whole or in part to AI Grid).

          • Provision of tools: Possible provision of specific tools for the challenges. The Kaggle platform can be used if required.

          • Sponsoring: Catering, Price

        Generate visibility and stay in people's minds

        Your company will be featured prominently on event materials, in press releases and on social media platforms. Take the opportunity to show your commitment at the kickoff event and the AI Grid Summit on November 12, 2024 in Berlin.

        We look forward to your participation and to developing innovative solutions for the challenges of our time together.

         

        The hackathon takes place in cooperation with the Tandem MakerPort Stralsund and Project Bay the state initiative Digitales MV statt.

         


        About AI Grid

        AI Grid is a network of young AI scientists that aims to strengthen exchange and research collaboration. In thematic micro focus groups, our members share their knowledge and methods and are encouraged to develop joint projects and publications.

        In addition to networking opportunities, AI Grid offers the community mentoring with world-renowned professors and AI experts as well as numerous invitations to exclusive science & innovation tours in Europe, conferences, science slams, AI talks and networking events. Our network currently comprises over 110 members in 17 micro focus groups and over 40 experts. This is how the next generation of AI is born!

        AI Grid is an initiative funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and supported by a network of German centers of excellence for AI research and numerous players in the AI ecosystem.