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.
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
Best Faculty Coach
$2,000USD
The most-voted coach who mentors and assists teams the best.
Fast Track Employment
Top 20
The top 20 participants will be chosen fast tracked to the Intellibus employment pipeline.
Intellibus AI Academy
Top 50
The top 50 participants will be awarded a scholarship to the Intellibus AI Academy.
+ more prizes
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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.
Teamwork is encouraged
Great projects are built together. Bring teammates with complementary strengths.
- Teams need a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 5.
- Bring together a diverse range of roles: developers, designers, product managers, and project managers.
- Couldn't form a team? Team formation sessions will run at the venue.
All skill levels welcome
Everyone starts somewhere. Leave with skills you can actually use.
- Mentors and coaches are on site all weekend to guide you along the way.
- Workshops led by industry experts will be provided during the event
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
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National Indoor Sports Centre
National Arena, 6 Arthur Wint Dr, Kingston
Event Schedule
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Times are subject to change. The final schedule will be shared closer to the event.
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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.