Build. Innovate. Win.at the Intellibus Hackathon
Get ready to partake in the Caribbean's largest in-person hackathon. Leverage AI tools to solve real world problems in your community and have the chance the win it big.
Step inside the Intellibus Hackathon
Join us for a glimpse inside of the 2025 October AI Hackathon. Meet last year's judges, get insights and advice from a real judge, and experience what the energy was like at AC Hotel in Kingston.
- 24 hours, in person
- $15,000+ in prizes
- No entry fee
Prizes
Compete for over $15,000 USD in cash prizes, internship and employment opportunities
1st Place
$5,000USD
2nd Place
$3,000USD
3rd Place
$2,000USD
Impact Prizes
Best submissions across core impact areas.
- Social
- Accessibility
- Education
SPEEDLabs Prizes
Rewards the most exceptional submissions for the time constraint.
- Speed Champion
- Speed Accelerator
- Speed Innovator
- Speed Trailblazer
- Speed Igniter
Recognition & Opportunities
- Best Faculty Coach$2,000
- Intellibus AI AcademyTop 50
- Fast Track EmploymentTop 20
The Competition
Everything you need to know
What is the Intellibus Hackathon?
A 24-hour, in-person event where developers, designers, and product thinkers team up to build AI-powered applications.
Who is it for?
Anyone interested in technology: students, professionals, and indie developers. There is no entry fee.
Why should you join?
Compete for more than $15,000 USD in prizes. Get mentorship from industry leaders, and access internship and employment opportunities.
What do you need to bring?
Just yourself and your laptop. Coding starts at the venue when the hackathon begins. Food, water, Wi-Fi and resting-spaces are provided on-site.
Submission & Judging
The SPAIN Framework
Get an idea of how your submission will be judged and compared against others.
Stability
Does the app work reliably without crashing? Test the app under different conditions and handle errors so it does not crash.
Performance
Is the application fast and responsive? Optimize load times and response times so the app feels quick to use.
Availability
Can users access the solution whenever they need it? Keep the app up and running so it can be accessed on demand.
Integrity
Is the data accurate, secure, and consistent? Protect data from corruption or loss and keep it accurate across the system.
Novelty
Does the solution bring something new to the table? Innovation is valued, but only after the app is stable, performant, available, and maintains data integrity.
Venue
Explore the venue
National Indoor Sports Centre
National Arena, 6 Arthur Wint Dr, Kingston
Event Schedule
The weekend at a glance
Times are subject to change. The final schedule will be shared closer to the event.
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FAQ
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About
About Intellibus
Intellibus is a US-based fintech company building data and AI platforms for global financial institutions, working with the top 15% of engineers in the field.
We're bringing hackathons to Jamaica to empower the next generation of tech professionals to create the solutions to real-world problems in their communities.