SPEED October AI Challenge

Overview

The SPEED October AI Challenge, also referred to as the Prometheus September AI Challenge 2, is a virtual hackathon for developers and creators focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning. This event aims to push the boundaries of AI by encouraging participants to solve real-world problems. The challenge is open to individuals aged 13 and above, including students from all countries, with companies and professional organizations excluded. Participants can work individually or in teams of up to four members. The event emphasizes building, collaborating, and showcasing skills on a global stage. Participants are tasked with developing an educational tool that leverages AI/Machine Learning to enhance learning, teaching, or information absorption. The goal is to create solutions that make knowledge more accessible, engaging, or personalized. Submissions must include a 2-minute demo video and the project's source code. The hackathon offers a total of $1,500 in cash prizes, distributed among the top three winners, along with certificates and honorable mentions for additional placements. Projects will be judged based on educational impact, creative use of AI/ML, technical execution, and the quality of the pitch and demo.

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

• Submission Deadline2026-10-14 23:45:00 EDT

How to enter

1. Sign up by creating a hacker profile.
2. Browse official community channels to find teammates, or enter solo.
3. Design, code, and submit a working prototype along with a 2-minute video demonstration by the deadline.

Submission requirements

• A 2-minute demo video showcasing your project.
• Source Code (e.g., GitHub Repository).

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.