At AfroTech, we believe in the power of technology to drive positive change. That’s why we’re thrilled to host this virtual hackathon, dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting developers as they build solutions that make a difference for communities of color.
Our Mission
This hackathon is more than just a coding challenge—it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and the incredible potential of technology. We’re here to welcome you into a space where your voice matters and where your contributions can shape the future.
What to Expect
The core objective of this initiative is to challenge participants to build their own applications that integrate LLM APIs of existing technologies via a virtual hackathon leading up to the AfroTech Conference.
Participants will be challenged to build or update a software application that integrates APIs from Google Gemini or OpenAI and fits into one of the following categories:
Our friends at OpenAI are providing $25 in credits to use in this Hackathon to the first 500 eligible builders that apply. Request access to $25 USD in open.ai credits by filling out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6iqyw0q0GlrnjCXHwgE502PxraaeWJ_r4-tTEb7LytxUhHg/viewform?usp=sf_link. Credits will be distributed on Fridays.
Aug. 19, 2024 - Sept. 30, 2024
afrotech
Online
$15,000