About the challenge AI in the Outback is a 20-day remote hackathon powered by Hackeroos, MLAI AUS, and the University of Melbourne, in collaboration with from Lovable, Antler, and LaunchVic, as well as sponsored by MastrowCorp. Over 20 days, we’re inviting makers of all kinds, from coders, artists, musicians, designers, storytellers, and inventors, to create something fun, inspiring, or useful with AI that connects in some way to Australia. Your project could be a clever prototype, an experimental art piece, a game, a song, a tool, diagram, or even a whimsical invention. It can address a real-world challenge or simply celebrate the creativity and uniqueness of regional and rural Australia. Prizes include cash, Hackeroos survival packs, AI credits, and VC mentorship. Get started:
Join our Discord and find a team
Use River to sign up for the webinars, and host an in-person meetup in your town!
Review the original Outback challenges, but feel free to tackle any small problem you believe matters, or simply make something fun and creative with an Aussie vibe. We want to make it easy for anyone to enter a hackathon!
Sept. 7, 2025 - Sept. 28, 2025
Student Run
Online
$200