Build. Innovate. Win.
Launch groundbreaking solutions in real-time experiences with cutting-edge technology and cloud-native deployments.
Challenge: Real-Time Experience
Build solutions that deliver seamless, personalized experiences in real-time
Overview
Your team is tasked with building a Real-Time Experience, where users can securely store, search, and personalize their data, with automated deployments and multi-platform accessibility.
Key Functionalities:
- Real-Time Updates using Kafka or WebSockets
- User Authentication & Authorization
- Search & Personalization
- Persisted Data Storage
- Automated Deployments
- Cloud-Native Deployment
- Multi-Platform Support
Tech Stack Requirements
Backend:
Java (Spring Boot), Kafka, Postgres, Snowflake
Frontend:
Typescript (React, Angular, or Vue)
Cloud & Infrastructure:
AWS (EKS, Lambda, API Gateway), Terraform for provisioning
CI/CD & Deployments:
GitHub Actions, Terraform, AWS CodePipeline
Example Use Cases
Smart ER Queue
ER patients wait hours without knowing when they'll be seen.
A real-time ER wait tracker with dynamic priority based on symptoms and capacity.
Surplus Crop Marketplace
Farmers have surplus crops that go to waste due to supply chain inefficiencies.
Real-time marketplace connecting farmers to local consumers and food banks.
Grid Outage Predictor
Power outages disrupt businesses and homes unexpectedly.
Real-time outage prediction system monitoring grid health and alerting users.
Judging Criteria
Built for Developers
Solve real-world broken experiences with AI, Cloud, and Real-Time Systems
Tech Stack
Java | React | TypeScript | Kafka | Postgres | Snowflake | AWS | Terraform
Build & Deploy
- 🔹 Build Scalable, Cloud-Native Applications
- 🔹 Real-Time Streaming & Personalization
- 🔹 Automated CI/CD Pipelines
Features
- ☑️ Live Mentorship
- ☑️ Hands-On Workshops
- ☑️ Job & Scholarship Opportunities
What is SPAIN?
At the AI Hackathon, we focus on building solutions that are not just innovative but functional, reliable, and impactful. That's where SPAIN comes in – a structured framework to guide your development process.
SPAIN Framework
Does your product work reliably without crashing? Ensure it runs smoothly under different conditions.
Is your application fast and responsive? Optimize speed to create a seamless user experience.
Can users access your solution when they need it? Make sure it's always up and running.
Is your data accurate and secure? Maintain consistency and prevent corruption or loss.
Does your solution bring something fresh to the table? While innovation is encouraged, it should come after ensuring everything else works flawlessly.
Why It Matters
The best projects are those that fix broken experiences while maintaining high quality. At the hackathon, we value stability and usability over just being "cool". Follow SPAIN to build a solution that isn't just impressive, but actually works!
Get ready to create something game-changing! 🚀
Team Formation: Collaborate & Innovate Together!
At Intellibus Hackathon 2026, teamwork is at the heart of innovation. Whether you're joining with a pre-formed group or looking to find teammates at the event, we ensure that everyone gets a chance to collaborate, contribute, and build something amazing.
How Teams Work
Don't Have a Team? No Worries!
If you don't have a team yet, we'll help you find the perfect fit during the event. We'll host a team formation session where you can meet other participants, share ideas, and connect with people who complement your skills.
Why Teamwork Matters
Your Contribution Matters!
Great ideas come to life when different skill sets come together. Whether you code, design, strategize, or just love solving problems, your role is important!
Join a Team NowPrizes & Rewards
Compete for $15,000+ USD in cash prizes and recognition!
$5,000
USD Cash Prize
$3,000
USD Cash Prize
$2,000
USD Cash Prize
Rules of Engagement
Ensure fair play and maximize your hackathon experience by following these guidelines.
✅Eligibility
- ✅Participants must be 18 years or older to participate.
- ✅No prior hackathon experience required.
- ✅Open to students, professionals, and self-taught coders.
👥Team Formation
- 👥Teams must have a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 members.
- 👥Pre-formed teams are allowed, but individuals can also join and be assigned to a team.
- 📋Teams must be finalized before the coding phase begins.
🛠️Project Requirements
- 🛠️All projects must be built from scratch during the hackathon.
- 📚Participants may use open-source libraries, APIs, and datasets, but must credit sources properly.
- 💡Projects must fall within the specified hackathon themes/categories.
🤖AI & External Assistance
- 🤖AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) may be used, but all AI-generated content must be clearly documented.
- 🚫Fully AI-generated code without human contribution is not allowed.
- ❌No external paid development or consulting assistance is allowed.
💻Programming Language
- 💻Any programming language or framework may be used.
- ⌨️Recommended languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, Swift, Solidity, C++.
💾Development & Submission
- 💾All projects must be submitted via GitHub/GitLab.
- 📄Submission must include codebase, README file, demo video, and documentation.
- ⏳Late submissions will not be accepted.
⚙️Judging Criteria
- ⚙️Technical Execution (30%) – Code quality, scalability, efficiency.
- 🧠Innovation & Creativity (20%) – Novelty and problem-solving approach.
- 🎨User Experience & Design (15%) – UI/UX and accessibility.
- 📈Impact & Business Viability (20%) – Real-world relevance.
- 🎤Presentation & Communication (15%) – Clarity and demonstration effectiveness.
🎥Demo & Presentation
- 🎥Teams must present a live demo of their project.
- 🗣️Judges will ask questions to evaluate problem-solving and implementation.
- ⏱️Demo presentations must be limited to 5 minutes.
🤝Fair Play & Ethical Conduct
- 🚫Plagiarism is strictly prohibited – all code must be original or properly credited.
- 🤝Teams must respect fellow participants, mentors, and judges.
- ❌No sabotage or disruption of other teams' work.
- ⛔No use of offensive, discriminatory, or unethical content in projects.
🛡️Security & Compliance
- 🛡️All participants must comply with hackathon security guidelines.
- 🔐Projects must follow ethical AI practices and data privacy standards.
⏰Hacking Phase & Checkpoints
- ⏰Hacking phase runs for 24 hours – teams must work within this timeframe.
- 📋Checkpoints will occur every 6 hours for mentoring and progress validation.
🏢Event Conduct & Behavior
- 🏢Teams must remain at the venue for the entire hackathon duration (no remote participation).
- 🛌Sleeping/rest areas will be available, but participants must be actively engaged.
- 🚨Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior will result in immediate disqualification.
🏆Post-Hackathon Follow-Up
- 🏆Winners will be announced at the closing ceremony.
- 💼Top teams may receive job offers or invites to the Intellibus Academy.
- 🤝Participants will receive feedback and networking opportunities.
Event Schedule
Detailed schedule and workshop information will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates on our exciting two-day hackathon program!
We're putting together an amazing schedule of workshops, mentoring sessions, and activities for our hackathon participants.
Check back soon for the complete event timeline and workshop details!
📧 Registered participants will be notified via email when the schedule is released
📢 Stay tuned for workshop announcements and schedule updates! 🚀
Think You're Not Good Enough?
Think Again!
At Intellibus Hackathon 2026, we believe innovation comes from curiosity and passion, not just experience. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you belong here.
No Experience? No Problem!
Many participants come in thinking they're "not good enough"—but end up building something incredible. This hackathon isn't just about competition; it's about learning, experimenting, and growing in a supportive environment.
Workshops & Mentorship to Help You Succeed
Not confident in your coding, design, or problem-solving skills? We've got you covered! Throughout the event, we offer interactive workshops led by industry experts to help you learn essential skills in:
- ✅AI & Cloud Computing
- ✅UI/UX & Product Design
- ✅Debugging & Deployment
- ✅Real-Time Data Processing
You'll also have mentors and coaches to guide you every step of the way.
Teamwork Makes It Easier
Hackathons aren't solo battles—you'll work in teams of 3-5 people, so you don't need to know everything yourself. Each team needs diverse skills—whether you code, design, or just have big ideas, there's a place for you.
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone & Join Us!
Be part of something bigger and challenge yourself to grow!
Register NowIntellibus Careers
Join Our Elite Engineering Team
Job Description
Write applications in Java using Object-Oriented Design Principles, create Java Spring Boot REST Services, and more.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred. Experience with AWS, Java 8, REST-based Microservices, Hibernate ORM, Relational Databases, Kafka, Linux/Unix.
Job Description
Design and implement scalable React-based applications, develop and maintain architecture documentation, and collaborate cross-functionally.
Qualifications
Strong understanding of UI frameworks, performance optimization, and cloud deployments. Experience with ReactJS, TypeScript, Jest & Enzyme, REST APIs, AWS.
Job Description
Design & maintain ETL pipelines using Snowflake's Snowpipe, Streams, and Tasks, optimize query performance & warehouse scalability.
Qualifications
Strong command of SQL, Python (AWS Boto3, JSON), and Unix/Linux. Hands-on expertise in ETL, Data Warehousing, Airflow, and AWS (Glue, S3, Step Functions, Lambda).
Job Description
Define MLOps strategies, implement end-to-end ML deployment pipelines, and architect ML workloads on cloud platforms.
Qualifications
Expertise in MLflow, Kubeflow, ECS/ECR, CI/CD, PyTorch, TensorFlow. Strong JavaScript, Scala, REST APIs, Python, and UNIX skills.
📢 Join us to build the future of intelligent platforms!
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Explore the Venue
JDF Camp, Jamaica National Service Corps, Jamaica
Parking Information
We've got you covered! The JDF Camp, Jamaica National Service Corps offers ample parking for all event attendees. The venue has multiple parking floors, ensuring that you can find a convenient spot upon arrival.
Key Details
Plan Ahead
We recommend arriving early to secure a spot and allow time for check-in. If there are any last-minute updates regarding parking arrangements, they will be posted here before the event.
About Intellibus
Intellibus is an international platform engineering and IT consulting firm, based in Reston, VA., USA dedicated to creating intelligent business platforms.
Our Mission
To make life simple through intelligent platforms using ethically-sourced data and AI. Intellibus focuses on simplification of large-scale systems, serving global banks, insurers, fintech firms, and other financial institutions.
Our Team
Our elite team of engineers, architects and developers are drawn from the world's top professionals who have been serial entrepreneurs, founders and domain experts before joining Intellibus.
Achievements
- Named in Inc. Magazine's top 100 fastest-growing software companies in the USA in 2024.
- California Business Journal named founder Ed Watal as one of the innovation entrepreneurs to watch in 2024.
- Ed Watal honored as one of the Worthy 100 for 2024 by the L'Oréal Group and Worth Media, recognizing individuals transforming industries through innovation and leadership.
Education
Mr. Watal is also Lead Faculty of the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) & Intellibus AI Masterclass, helping shape the next generation of AI and technology professionals.