8 months ago
And the winner is...
The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news!
Go to the Ghana AI Hackathon Presented by Bridge Labs gallery to congratulate the winners and check out all of the awesome submissions.
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Update your portfolio to inform your followers about new projects and get feedback from fellow hackers.
Questions?
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The Bridge Labs Team
9 months ago
Project Submissions Due Today! Submit before 11:45pm GMT
Hey Everyone!
Today is the day! This is a friendly reminder that submissions are due today by 11:45 p.m. GMT.
We've created a video guide to walk you through the Devpost submission process step-by-step.
Watch the submission tutorial here: https://www.loom.com/share/c24df46e953d43e8a41da99ad20a87d2?sid=6c3e5564-3a8c-49e9-b681-7a283de561ec
We strongly encourage you to submit your projects well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Best regards,
The Bridge Labs Team
9 months ago
Important Announcements
Dear Participants,
As we approach the final stretch, we have some updates to help you successfully submit your projects.
- Project Submission Tutorial Available
We've created a video guide to walk you through the Devpost submission process step-by-step.
Watch the submission tutorial here: https://www.loom.com/share/c24df46e953d43e8a41da99ad20a87d2?sid=6c3e5564-3a8c-49e9-b681-7a283de561ec
- Office Hours with Our CTO
Need technical guidance or have questions about your project? Our CTO is offering dedicated office hours specifically for you.
Book your office hours session: https://cal.com/peng-bridgelabs/office-hours-ghana-ai-hackathon
- Important Submission Reminder
The deadline for all project submissions is Sunday, July 20th. We strongly encourage you to submit your projects well before the deadline to avoid…
9 months ago
WE'RE LIVE NOW: Meet & Greet with Our Judges!
Join us right now for our Meet & Greet with the Judges!
CLICK TO JOIN: https://meet.google.com/gdv-zczn-tmr
Bridge Labs Team
9 months ago
STARTING IN 1 HOUR: Meet & Greet with Our Judges!
Your exclusive opportunity to connect with our industry-leading judges starts in just 1 hour.
Time: 8:30 pm GMT (1 hour from now)
Link: https://meet.google.com/gdv-zczn-tmr
Meet Our Expert Judges:
- Kevin Lubin - Data Science Manager at Deloitte
- Reagan Rosario - Worldwide Specialist Solution Architecture Leader in Generative AI at Amazon
- Rahul S. - Data Science Manager at Adobe
Come prepared with:
- Questions about your project approach
- Technical challenges you're facing
- Career and industry insights you'd like to discuss
This is a rare opportunity to get direct access to experts from Deloitte, Amazon, and Adobe!
See you soon,
Bridge Labs Team
10 months ago
WE'RE LIVE NOW: Ghana Transport Dataset Exploration Workshop
Join us right now for our bonus workshop on Accra's transport data!
CLICK TO JOIN: https://meet.google.com/aeh-gbyx-dfk
Bridge Labs Team
10 months ago
STARTING IN 1 HOUR: Ghana Transport Dataset Exploration Workshop
Dear Participants,
Our bonus workshop on public transport data analysis starts in just 1 hour
Time: 11:00 AM GMT (1 hour from now)
Link: https://meet.google.com/aeh-gbyx-dfk
What We'll Cover:
- Exploring the GTFS dataset for Accra's public transport system
- Understanding 93 transport agencies, 653 routes, and 2,566 bus stops
- PyTorch models for transport optimization and route efficiency
- Real-world problems: route optimization, stop clustering, demand prediction
- Practical AI applications for city planning and transport analysis
This is perfect for participants working on the Public Transport challenge track!
Get ready to dive deep into Accra's transport data!
The Bridge Labs Team
10 months ago
MEET & GREET OUR JUDGES - MONDAY
Dear Participants,
We're hosting a Meet & Greet with 3 of our industry-leading judges from Deloitte, Amazon, and Adobe on Monday.
- Kevin Lubin - Data Science Manager at Deloitte
- Reagan Rosario - Worldwide Specialist Solution Architecture Leader in Generative AI at Amazon
- Rahul S. - Data Science Manager at Adobe
Date: Monday, July 14th, 2025.
Time: 8:30 pm GMT
Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/gdv-zczn-tmr
This is the perfect opportunity to get insights, ask questions, and learn from the best!
Save the date.
Bridge Labs Team
10 months ago
WE'RE LIVE NOW: Deploying a Custom Model with FastAPI Workshop
Join us right now for our workshop on Deploying a Custom Model with FastAPI
CLICK TO JOIN: https://meet.google.com/hng-brzx-ewh
Bridge Labs Team
10 months ago
STARTING IN 1 HOUR: Deploying a Custom Model with FastAPI Workshop
Our workshop on Deploying a Custom Model with FastAPI starts in an hour
Time: 5:30 PM GMT (1 hour from now)
Link: https://meet.google.com/hng-brzx-ewh
What we'll cover:
- Load a custom-trained ML model into a FastAPI application.
- Implement caching techniques to optimize performance and reduce latency.
- Define and structure efficient API endpoints for model inference.
- Explore best practices for scaling and maintaining your deployed model.
Get your development environment ready
See you in an hour!
Bridge Labs Team
10 months ago
Upcoming Workshop 3: Deploying a Custom Model with FastAPI: Loading Models, Caching, and Defining Endpoints
Dear Participants,
We will be hosting another hands-on workshop on Deploying a Custom Model with FastAPI
Date: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm GMT
Location: Online via Google Meet [Link will be sent a few hours prior to the event]
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Load a custom-trained ML model into a FastAPI application.
- Implement caching techniques to optimize performance and reduce latency.
- Define and structure efficient API endpoints for model inference.
- Explore best practices for scaling and maintaining your deployed model.
Catch up with the "Training with PyTorch" recording here: https://youtu.be/wyPoIGIgW_A?si=Y3afSxuP6QTvt46w
See you…
10 months ago
IMPORTANT RESOURCES: GitHub, Kaggle, Google Credits & Support!
Dear Participants,
We've got some game-changing resources for you!
1. GITHUB REPO IS LIVE
All hackathon resources, starter code, and docs are available on the official hackathon repository:
https://github.com/Bridge-Labs-Tech/ghana-ai-hackathon-25ghana-ai-hackathon-25
2. KAGGLE WORKSHOP NOTEBOOK
PyTorch training workshop code - ready to run and experiment:
https://www.kaggle.com/code/pengborisakebuon/ghana-workshop-2-training-with-pytorch
3. GOOGLE CLOUD CREDITS - FREE! BIG NEWS:
Google is giving FREE cloud credits to all participants!
Get yours: https://trygcp.dev/e/build-ai-GHA01
What you can build with Google Cloud:
Train advanced AI models with powerful GPUsUse pre-built AI APIs (Vision, Natural Language, etc.)Store and analyze large agricultural/transport datasetsDeploy your final solutions
4. SUPPORT TICKETS
…
10 months ago
WE'RE LIVE NOW: "Training with PyTorch" Workshop
Join us right now for our hands-on PyTorch training workshop!
CLICK TO JOIN: https://meet.google.com/xkz-dojh-tti
Bridge Labs Team.
10 months ago
STARTING IN 1 HOUR: "Training with PyTorch" Workshop
Our hands-on PyTorch training workshop starts in just 1 hour.
Time: 5:30 PM GMT (1 hour from now)
Link: https://meet.google.com/xkz-dojh-tti
What We'll Cover:
- Dataset preparation (Multimodality, Data augmentation, Dataset loaders)
- Model creation overview and Transformer deep-dive
- Training process (Resuming, Saving checkpoints, S3 storage)
- Tips: When do you really need AI? Specialized vs General models
Perfect timing - this is happening on hackathon launch day! Get ready to build!
Grab your coffee and let's get our hands dirty with PyTorch!
Bridge Labs Team
10 months ago
Upcoming Workshop 2: Training with Pytorch (Dataloading, Resuming and Saves)
Dear Participants,
We will be hosting another hands-on workshop on Training with Pytorch.
Date: Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm GMT
Location: Online via Google Meet [Link will be sent a few hours prior to the event]
What we'll cover:
- Dataset Preparation:
Multimodality handling
Data augmentation techniques
Dataset loaders' best practices
- Model Creation:
Overview of different AI models
Deep dive into Transformer architecture
Creating your own Transformer model
- Training Process:
Resuming interrupted training
Saving checkpoints effectively
Moving models to S3 storage
- Tips and Considerations:
When do you really need AI for your solution?
Specialized…
10 months ago
Media Spotlight: Share Your Ghana AI Hackathon Story!
Dear Participants,
We want to showcase YOU and your incredible journey in the Ghana AI Hackathon!
SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO STORY
We’re looking for 60-90 second videos where you share:
- Why you decided to join the Ghana AI Hackathon
- What you’re most excited about building
- What this opportunity means to you
- Your hopes for the impact of your project
Video Tips:
- Keep it personal and authentic
- Good lighting (face a window or use a phone flashlight)
- Clear audio (find a quiet space)
- Show your personality - we want to see the real you!
- You can record on your phone - no…
10 months ago
WE ARE LIVE: "Setting Up a Production GPU" Workshop
Join us right now for the "Setting Up a Production GPU" Workshop!
CLICK TO JOIN: https://meet.google.com/nks-bvzz-wqw
Bridge Labs Team
10 months ago
STARTING IN 1 HOUR: "Setting Up a Production GPU" Workshop
Final reminder:
Our hands-on technical workshop starts in just 1 hour
Time: 5:30 PM GMT
Link: https://meet.google.com/nks-bvzz-wqw
What We'll Cover:
• Choosing a GPU Provider (Digital Ocean, Vast AI, Runpod)
• Creating a Linux Server with preferred configurations
• Authentication Methods (SSH and password-based)
• Installing Key Dependencies (Anaconda/Miniconda, Python Virtual Environment, GPU drivers, CUDA)
• Setting up Remote Jupyter Notebook Server
• Running Training Scripts in the Background
This technical workshop is essential for all participants planning to use GPU computing for their AI solutions!
Time to set up your workspace, grab your coffee, and get ready!
Bridge Labs…
10 months ago
Reminder: "Setting Up a Production GPU" Workshop – Tomorrow, 24th June 2025
Dear Participants,
This is a reminder about our upcoming hands-on workshop:
Date: Tuesday, 24th June 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM GMT
Location: Online via Google Meet (Link will be shared a few hours before the event)
We will discuss:
- Choosing a GPU Provider: Options include Digital Ocean, Vast AI, and Runpod.
- Creating a Linux Server: Guidance on navigating the UI to create a GPU server with preferred configurations.
- Authentication Methods: Details on SSH (recommended) and password-based authentication.
- Installing Key Dependencies: Instructions for Anaconda/Miniconda, Python Virtual Environment, GPU drivers (nvidia-smi), CUDA dependencies, and other necessary dependencies.
- Starting and Connecting…
10 months ago
Upcoming Workshop: Setting Up a Production GPU
Dear Participants,
We will be hosting our second hands-on workshop on Setting Up a Production GPU.
Date: Tuesday, 24th July, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm GMT
Location: Online via Google Meet [Link will be sent a few hours prior to the event]
In this workshop, we will outline the process of setting up a production GPU.
We will discuss:
- Choosing a GPU Provider: Options include Digital Ocean, Vast AI, and Runpod.
- Creating a Linux Server: Guidance on navigating the UI to create a GPU server with preferred configurations.
- Authentication Methods: Details on SSH (recommended) and password-based authentication.
- Installing…
10 months ago
WE ARE LIVE: Ghana AI Hackathon Intro Workshop
WE'RE LIVE NOW: Ghana AI Hackathon Intro Workshop
Join us right now for the intro workshop to kickstart your Ghana AI Hackathon journey!
CLICK TO JOIN: https://meet.google.com/hcy-uvka-xch
Bridge Labs Team
10 months ago
STARTING IN 1 HOUR: Ghana AI Hackathon Intro Workshop
Our intro workshop to kickstart the Ghana AI Hackathon starts in just 1 hour.
Time: 5:30 PM GMT (1 hour from now)
Link: https://meet.google.com/hcy-uvka-xch
To be discussed:
• Hackathon overview and timeline
• More about the two challenge tracks (Smart Agriculture & Public Transport)
• Technical requirements and recommended tools
• Team formation strategies and tips
• Learning resources and how to access support
• Submission guidelines and judging criteria
See you soon!
Bridge Labs Team
10 months ago
UPDATE: Ghana AI Hackathon Intro Workshop
Dear all,
This is a reminder that the Ghana AI Hackathon Intro Workshop will be happening at 5:30 pm GMT
Kindly ignore our previous email. This was a technical error on our part.
Regards,
The Bridge Labs team.
11 months ago
Intro Workshop: June 17th: Get Ready for Ghana AI Hackathon 2025!
Join us for an intro workshop to kickstart your Ghana AI Hackathon journey. Workshop Details: Date: Tuesday, June 17th Time: 5:30 PM GMT Format: Virtual Workshop What You'll Learn:- Complete hackathon overview and timeline
- All about the two challenge tracks (Smart Agriculture & Public Transport)
- Technical requirements and recommended tools
- Team formation strategies and tips
- Learning resources and how to access support
- Submission guidelines and judging criteria
- Q&A session with the Bridge Labs team
- All registered participants
- Anyone considering joining the hackathon
- Teams looking to strategize before the July 1st launch
- This workshop is…
11 months ago
Join the Hackathon's Slack community
Hi Ghana Tech Community,
We're so excited to have you join us for the Ghana AI Hackathon 2025!
We've created a Slack workspace where you can connect with fellow participants, ask questions, and start building your network before the challenge officially kicks off on July 1st.
What you'll find in our Slack:
- Important updates and announcements
- Team formation opportunities
- Chat with other participants from across Ghana
- Technical discussions and helpful resources
- Event reminders and schedule updates
Click here to join our Slack workspace
See you in Slack!
The Bridge Labs Team