Prom Virgo Challenge

Overview

The Prom Virgo Challenge is the third event in a series of four hackathons hosted by Prometheus, aimed at fostering innovation among the next generation of AI and Machine Learning professionals. This virtual hackathon invites innovators, developers, and creators to build solutions that leverage artificial intelligence to address real-world problems. Participants will compete for a total of $1,500 in cash prizes, alongside other recognitions. This challenge specifically focuses on the application of AI and Machine Learning to transform education. Entrants are tasked with developing educational tools that enhance how people learn, teach, or absorb information, with an emphasis on making knowledge more accessible, engaging, or personalized. The event provides a global platform for participants to collaborate, build, and demonstrate their technical and creative skills in AI. Participants can enter solo or form teams of up to four members. The challenge culminates with the submission of a working prototype, accompanied by a two-minute video demonstration and the project's source code. Judging will be based on educational impact, creative use of AI/ML, technical execution, and the effectiveness of the project pitch and demo. The hackathon is open to individuals aged 13 and above, from all countries and territories, with standard exceptions. Students are encouraged to participate, while companies and professional organizations are excluded. This beginner-friendly competition is ideal for AI enthusiasts, data scientists, and creative designers looking to contribute to the future of AI in education.

What to build

An educational tool that leverages the power of AI/Machine Learning to transform how people learn, teach, or absorb information. The project should aim to make knowledge more accessible, engaging, or personalized.

Prizes

Key dates

• DeadlineSep 19, 2026 @ 11:45pm EDT

How to enter

1. Step 1: Click the "Sign Up" button to create your hacker profile and secure your spot in the challenge.
2. Step 2: Browse official community channels to find teammates, or enter solo if preferred. Teams can be up to 4 members.
3. Step 3: Design, code, and submit a working prototype along with a 2-minute video demonstration by September 19, 2026.

Submission requirements

• A 2 minute demo video showcasing your project
• Source Code (GitHub Repository, etc)

Judging criteria

• Educational Impact (25 pts): How effectively does the tool solve a real problem in education? Does it genuinely help people learn, teach, or understand a concept better?
• Creative Use of AI/ML (25 Points): How clever and meaningful is the integration of machine learning? We are looking for projects where AI is core to the functionality, not just an afterthought.
• Technical Execution (25 Points): Is the application functional, stable, and intuitive to use? Judges will look at the quality of the codebase, user interface (UI), and overall user experience (UX).
• The Pitch & Demo (25 Points): How well did the team communicate their vision? Points are awarded for a clear, concise, and engaging 2-minute video that clearly explains the "why" and "how" behind the project.

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