Bybit, the world’s third most visited cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with the American University of Sharjah (AUS) to launch an inter-college hackathon aimed at fostering innovation in the field of Web3. The event, dubbed the ”CryptoAI BUILDER Challenge”, offers a total prize pool of AED 80,000 and will bring together students from various colleges and universities across the UAE.
During the hackathon, participants will be tasked with developing innovative solutions using artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. The challenges will focus on various areas such as gaming, security, and decentralized finance. Expert judges will shortlist the most promising proposals, and the finalists will have the opportunity to present their projects to a distinguished panel of judges.
The CryptoAI BUILDER Challenge is part of Bybit’s commitment to supporting the growth of Web3 and encouraging young talent to explore the potential of blockchain technology. The company believes that events like this are crucial in nurturing the ideas that will shape the future of financial technology.
Registration started today
Registration for the event began on September 29 and continues until October 8. Interested students can visit the official event website to sign up and secure their spot in this groundbreaking competition. From October 9-13, expert judges will shortlist the most promising proposals.
The culmination of the hackathon will take place from November 3 to 5 at AUS, where participants will have the opportunity to refine their projects and present their final prototypes to a distinguished panel of judges. Throughout the hackathon, a series of side workshops will also be organized, covering various topics related to artificial intelligence and its applications in the crypto industry, delivered by Bybit experts and industry thought leaders.
That’s not all
In addition to the hackathon, Bybit will also organize side workshops covering topics related to AI and its applications in the crypto industry. These workshops will be delivered by industry experts and thought leaders, providing valuable insights to participants.
“The AUS-Bybit Hackathon is a strategic investment in the innovators of tomorrow”, said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “We’re eager to see how the brilliant minds of today will leverage AI to push the boundaries of the crypto sector. Events like this are vital for nurturing the ideas that will shape blockchain’s role in advancing financial technology”.
“We’re excited to collaborate with Bybit for the CryptoAI BUILDER Challenge, offering UAE university students a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge technology,” said Dr. Imran Zualkernan, professor and head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at AUS.
Zualkernan continued, “By uniting top talent from across the nation, we aim to create an environment for exploring the synergy between AI and crypto, unleashing innovative potential. With support from Bybit, a leading name in the crypto space, participants will have access to valuable resources to shape the future of AI and crypto”.
Featured image credit: ByBit.
