Ghana AI Hackathon Official Rules

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ENTRY IN THIS HACKATHON CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES.

The Ghana AI Hackathon hosted by Bridge Labs is a skill-based competition focused on developing innovative AI-driven solutions. Participants will compete by submitting projects that will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on predefined criteria. Read on for full details.

 

1. Dates
  • Hackathon Period: The hackathon runs from 7:00 AM GMT on July 1, 2025, to 11:59 PM GMT on July 19, 2025.
  • Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM GMT on July 19, 2025.
  • Time Zone: All times are in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 
2. Eligibility

To participate, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Age: Be at least 18 years old at the time of entry.
  • Residency: Be a resident of Ghana.
  • Team Composition:
    • You may participate individually or in teams of up to 4 members.
    • All team members must meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Exclusions: Employees, contractors, and immediate family members of Bridge Labs are not eligible.
3. Project and Submission Requirements

Participants are tasked with creating an AI-driven project. Below are the requirements:

Project Scope
  • Build an AI-focused solution addressing a real-world challenge focusing on agriculture and transportation
  • Use at least one AI technique (e.g., machine learning, deep learning, or data analysis).
Submission Components
  • Prototype: A working minimum viable product (MVP) demonstrating the solution.
  • GitHub Repository:
    • Include all source code.
    • Provide documentation explaining the project and setup instructions.
  • Presentation: A 5-minute video or slide deck covering:
    • The problem being solved.
    • The AI solution and how it works.
    • The potential impact.
Additional Guidelines
  • Projects must be original and developed during the hackathon period.
  • Submissions must be in English.
4. Prizes

The following prizes will be awarded to the top-performing teams:

  • First Place: $1,000 USD
  • Second Place: $500 USD
  • Third Place: $250 USD
  • Participation: All eligible participants will receive a certificate.

Prizes will be distributed to the team representative if applicable. Winners are responsible for any taxes.

5. Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be evaluated by a panel of experts based on the following criteria:

Criterion Weight Description
Innovation 25% Creativity and originality of the solution.
Technical Complexity 25% Depth and sophistication of AI implementation.
Impact 20% Potential to address a significant problem.
Feasibility 20% Practicality for real-world use.
Presentation 10% Clarity and effectiveness of the submission demo.
Judging Process
  • Screening: Submissions will be checked for completeness and adherence to requirements.
  • Scoring: Judges will score each project based on the criteria above.
  • Winners: The top three highest-scoring projects will be selected as winners.
  • Announcement: Winners will be notified by August 11th, 2025, via email and the hackathon website.
6. General Rules
  • Ownership: Participants retain ownership of their work but grant Bridge Labs a license to showcase it for promotional purposes.
  • Conduct: Respectful and professional behavior is required; violations may lead to disqualification.
  • Disqualification: Bridge Labs reserves the right to disqualify entries that violate these rules.