Dates

  • Start Date: Saturday, March 21st, 2025, at 6:00 PM EST.
  • Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST.
  • Judging Period: Sunday, March 21st, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST.
  • Winners Announced: Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, during the Closing Ceremony starting at 3.30 PM EST.

 

Eligibility

  • Open to high school, undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates.
  • No specific experience in Machine Learning or AI is required; basic knowledge from first-year introductory computer programming coursework is sufficient.
  • Teams must consist of 2-4 members. Cross-participation between in-person and online participants is not permitted, unless you have the organizer's permission on a case by case basis.
  • All participants must agree to the Hackathon Code of Conduct upon registration.
  • Mentors are welcomed from undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as industry professionals. Prior hackathon experience is a plus.

 

Project and Submission Requirements

  • Submissions must include a detailed write-up on Devpost, explaining the project's inspiration, the technology stack used, and a summary of the product.
  • A link to the project’s GitHub public repository must be included in the Devpost submission. It is important that the GitHub repository does not contain commits before the start of the hackathon.
  • Teams are required to prepare presentation materials for judging, although these DO NOT need to be submitted in advance.
  • Originality is key. Projects must be new creations specifically made for GenAI Genesis 2025.

 

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

  • Best Generative AI Technology Hack
  • Google & HBSU Best Healthcare AI Hack
  • PwC Best Finance AI Hack
  •  United Nations & One Degree Cooler Best Climate Change & Sustainability AI Hack
  • Google Women Tech-makers & CGI Best Women Hack
  • Best Use of Gemini
  • Best Use of Cohere
  • Best Education AI Hack
  • Best DEI AI Hack
  • Best AI Accessibility Hack
  • Best AI for Creativity & Generative Arts
  • Best AI Safety & Responsible AI Hack
  • Best Hardware Hack
  • Best AI-powered Tool for Hackathon Sponsored by Hack Canada
  • Best Beginner AI Hack
  • [Virtual] Best Virtual Hack
  • [Virtual] Google & HBSU Best Healthcare AI Hack
  • [Virtual] PwC Best Finance AI Hack
  • [Virtual] United Nations & One Degree Cooler Best Climate Change & Sustainability AI Hack

Detailed prize information will be announced during the opening ceremony and updated on the hackathon’s Devpost page.

 

Projects will be evaluated based on:

  • Innovation: Novel use of technology in solving problems.
  • Technical Quality: Operational effectiveness, code quality, and success in meeting specified requirements and performance standards.
  • Design: Overall structure of the project, including visual appeal, user experience, and the organization of its architecture and code.
  • Impact: The project's potential to address real-world problems, create positive change, and contribute to meaningful outcomes.

A panel of industry experts, sponsors, and educators will judge each project. Winners will be determined based on aggregate scores.

 

By participating in GenAI Genesis 2025, you acknowledge and agree to abide by these rules and guidelines. The organizing team reserves the right to disqualify any participant or team for violating the rules or any conduct that is deemed inappropriate or contrary to the hackathon's spirit.