The global AI industry is worth a staggering $250 billion in the year 2023. It has changed the way we do things, enhanced the efficiency of our daily activities significantly and revolutionised our technological sphere.
In this 3 day startathon, you can have the opportunity to work with our diverse community to discover, design, and construct ideas with the potential to completely change the world we live in.
Get ready to absorb invaluable insights from pioneers, AI futurists, and seasoned entrepreneurs. Together, let's unleash the next unicorn of the new technological era.
Official Website
https://www.catalystxai.com/Requirements
What to Build
Come up with a solution that tackles on of the United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals, leveraging on Artificial Intelligence.
What to Submit
- Elevator Pitch Deck
- Consists of 1 slide that will be used during your 1-minute elevator pitch
- Acceptable file formats: .pptx only (via google drive link)
- NO Animations
- NO Videos
- NO clicker
- Pitch Deck
- This will serve as a tie-breaker to determine which teams advance to the final presentation, and be used during the final presentation itself
- Any format as long as it is downloadable via google drive (e.g. no canva links)
- Clicker provided
- Suggestions:
- Introduction and Idea Overview
- Problem Statement
- Solution/Product
- Prototype showcase
- Business Model
- Competitive Analysis
- Team Information
- 50 word writeup
- A writeup on how AI is leveraged in your solution and which UN SDG(s) was tackled
- Any solutions which do not meet the 2 criteria of using AI and tackling at least 1 UN SDG will be disqualified
- Github link
- This is optional, only if you decide to code your prototype out
- Video/Screenshot link for AI Verify challenge + short blurb
- If you decide to take part in the challenge, submit a video/screenshot link with proof of use of the AI Verify Toolkit
- Short blurb if you are using Workato's platform to integrate into your idea
- Project Overview and Project Details will not be used for grading
Prizes
1st Prize
$700
2nd Prize
$500
3rd Prize
$300
AI Verify Award
$200
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Wai Mun Lim
CEO & Founder, Doctor Anywhere
Anna Gong
CEO & Founder, Perx Technologies
Aravind Ravi Sulekha
Co-Founder and CTO, Nektar.ai
Wynthia Goh
Senior Partner, NCS NEXT
Judging Criteria
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Problem Definition and Opportunity
Clear problem definition and background information. Compelling presentation of needs/gaps leading to a business opportunity -
Product Innovation
Innovative and original idea aligned with the chosen focus. Unique, credible selling points -
Startup Feasibility
Market needs and market reception assessments. Projected financials and scalability considerations -
Prototyping
Technical accuracy and feasibility of the prototype. User experience, how intuitive and user-friendly it is -
Presentation and Pitching Skills
Clear, concise presentation with a coherent flow. Effective use of visual aids (diagrams, charts, infographics) -
AI and UN SDGs
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to tackle one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is a prerequisite -
IMDA AI Verify Toolkit
Solutions that make use of the AI Verify Toolkit will immediately fulfil the AI and UN SDGs requirement. The toolkit does not need to be implemented, but you have to present its use case in relation to your business model and how it benefits you.
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