FAQ

What is Hack4AI?
Hack4AI is a 48-hour business idea hackathon aimed at creating new solutions and business ideas in a short period of time. Participants pitch their ideas, form teams, and build a working prototype of a real product from scratch in 48 hours with the help of team mentors and experts.

When and where will the hackathon take place?
The event will take place from Friday afternoon, April 25 to Sunday evening, April 27 at Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija in Riga. Teamwork, opening and final presentations, keynotes and lectures will all take place onsite.

We will also hold a pre-event to learn more about AI tools and to help people find teams on April 9.

Who can participate in the Hack4AI hackathon?
The hackathon is open to professionals and enthusiasts from all experience levels and various fields, including coders, startups, entrepreneurs, students and company teams. To participate in the hackathon, one must be at least 18 years old. The expected number of participants is around 100 people, and the number of places is limited.

How can I register to participate in the hackathon?
See "resources" section for more details!
Registration gives you the opportunity to pitch an idea, find teammates, but it is not binding. The final answer about your participation will be determined no later than April 21.

Do I have to pay to participate? What is provided to the participants?
Participation in the hackathon is free of charge. Hackathon participants will be provided with coffee, drinks, snacks, a team workspace, wireless internet and mentor support, as well as a relaxation area. Participants use their own computers and (optionally) sleeping bags.

How are hackathon teams formed?
You can participate in the Hack4AI hackathon as an individual participant, create a team before the hackathon starts or join another team. To do this, register at https://hack4ai.devpost.com/ as a participant and follow the instructions - there, you can submit your own idea and view other ideas. The team size is sctrictly 2-5 people. All team members must register. There will be additional matchmaking during the event.

What should I do if I don't have my own team?
If you don't have a team yet on April 9, there will be a presentation of all ideas, and participants who have registered for the hackathon individually will also have the opportunity to join a team during the hackathon.

What kind of expert support can I expect during the hackathon?
You will have access to a wide range of expert support during the hackathon:
- Organizer team: always available to help with practical or technical questions.
- Team mentor: each team will be assigned a mentor who will help overcome obstacles and challenges.
- Expert mentors: all hackathon participants will be able to get advice from experts in various fields, from marketing to application development.
- Lectures and workshops: lectures on artificial intelligence technologies and their use will be held during the hackathon.

What technologies or solutions should I use to develop my ideas?
Any technology related to artificial intelligence can be used to develop ideas. This includes, but is not limited to:
OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Llama, Phind models;
Ready-made AI tool building solutions, such as OpenAI platform and Partyrock.aws.

Do I have to be present on-site the whole time?
Attendance is not required for the entire duration of the hackathon. However, the team or at least one of its representatives must be present at:
hackathon opening,
all mentor checkpoints (see agenda),
submissions and presentations.

Who owns the ideas developed during the hackathon?
All ideas developed during the hackathon belong to the team. The hackathon organizers, partners and mentors do not claim any ownership of the ideas and solutions. If the team chooses to continue developing the idea after the hackathon, the team members are responsible for agreeing on further cooperation among themselves.

How will the submitted ideas be evaluated?
All ideas submitted at the end of the hackathon will be presented to the jury and other attendees. The jury, consisting of six experts, will evaluate the ideas based on the following criteria:
- Originality of idea (Uniqueness and features of product/process and the degree to which the idea is disruptive)
- Progress during hackathon (How much the team challenged themselves and how far has the team progressed with the project during the hackathon)
- Impact and viability (Is there a real problem being solved by the solution and is the idea viable outside of the hackathon)
- Demo & presentation (Clarity and quality of the final idea presentation)

What are the main goals of the hackathon?
The key objectives of the hackathon are to:
- Provide participants with hands-on experience in learning AI tools and prototyping
- Foster innovation and creativity
- Offer networking and professional development opportunities
- Support the continuation of ideas and provide prizes for the best ideas.



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Read more: Hack4.AI website