Choose your direction
Pick any problem, audience, tool or medium. There is no predetermined challenge list.
COME BUILD WITH AIGOMYCODE // ONE-DAY HACKATHON
COME.
BUILD.
WITH AI.
11 hours of focused building, mentoring and demos. Start with an idea at 9:00 AM and present a working AI prototype by 8:00 PM.
DATE
TIME9:00 AM–8:00 PM
FORMATONLINE + GOMYCODE SPACES
LEVELALL LEVELS
HAPPENING ACROSS 8 GOMYCODE COUNTRIES
- Tunisia
- Algeria
- Morocco
- Senegal
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Nigeria
- Kenya
- Saudi Arabia
CO-ORGANIZER + PARTNERS
Building the future.
Together.
GOMYCODE co-organizes the hackathon with NVIDIA. Our confirmed partners support the builder experience across AI, product innovation, learning, certification and local ecosystem mobilization.
Global AI platforms powering the build.
Builder tools and ambitious startups helping teams ship faster.
Industry expertise, investment, technology and skills to help teams grow.
PartnerEY Studio+ (opens in a new tab)
PartnerPropeller (opens in a new tab)
PartnerAskya Investment Partners (opens in a new tab)
PartnerArtefact (opens in a new tab)
PartnerLaunch Africa (opens in a new tab)
PartnerCompTIA (opens in a new tab)
PartnerPearson (opens in a new tab)
Prize partnerYassir (opens in a new tab)
Regional communities and technology leaders extending the event’s reach.
01 / THE HACK
One day.
Any idea.
Power it with AI.
Come Build with AI is an 11-hour hackathon for builders at every skill level. Join online or at a selected GOMYCODE space, form a team of up to five people and turn an idea into a working AI prototype between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Submit a functional prototype, a 90-second demo and a short project card. The jury scores every eligible build against the same published 100-point rubric.
Find your people
Build solo, arrive with a team, or meet collaborators through guided team matching.
Build more, talk less
Short inputs, long build sprints, mentor checkpoints and a working prototype by the deadline.
Join from anywhere
Follow one shared schedule online or build live from a selected GOMYCODE space.
Get unstuck
Starter prompts, workshops and mentors help first-time builders move from idea to prototype.
Ship your proof
Every valid submission earns a public project card and a path to keep building.
02 / GOMYCODE SPACES
Build together.
In real spaces.
Join the shared build day from a participating GOMYCODE space or any ELIFE centre of Fondation Tunisie pour le Développement, and create alongside your local community.
In-person participants will have a collaborative workspace, local facilitation, mentor check-ins and a place to present their projects. The online experience remains available everywhere.
PARTICIPATING HACKERSPACES
17 GOMYCODE HACKERSPACES + ELIFE CENTRES + ONLINE- 01Yaba HackerspaceIn person
- 02Lac HackerspaceIn person
- 03Ikeja HackerspaceIn person
- 04Algiers HackerspaceIn person
- 05Kairouan HackerspaceIn person
- 06Sousse HackerspaceIn person
- 07Tunis Bardo HackerspaceIn person
- 08Megrine HackerspaceIn person
- 09Nairobi HackerspaceIn person
- 10Gabes HackerspaceIn person
- 11Tataouine HackerspaceIn person
- 12Centre Urbain HackerspaceIn person
- 13Point E HackerspaceIn person
- 14Riviera HackerspaceIn person
- 15Nabeul HackerspaceIn person
- 16Bab Ezzouar HackerspaceIn person
- 17Casablanca HackerspaceIn person
- 18ONLINEJoin remotely
Fondation Tunisie pour le Développement will also host the hackathon across all its ELIFE centres in Tunisia. Choose a GOMYCODE hackerspace, ELIFE centre or ONLINE when registering. Your local team will confirm the exact centre, joining details and capacity.
THE JURY
Meet the people
reviewing your build.
Your project will be reviewed by confirmed leaders from NVIDIA, GOMYCODE, Amini, EY Studio+, Thunders, Guepard, CompTIA, InstaDeep, Propeller, Askya Investment Partners, Palete.AI, DigiFemmes and Impact Hub Abidjan.
01NVIDIAWei XiaoDirector of Developer Relations (opens in a new tab)
02DigiFemmes / Impact Hub AbidjanNadine ZoroPresident, DigiFemmes · Co-Founder, Impact Hub Abidjan (opens in a new tab)
03Askya Investment PartnersBabacar SeckFounder & Managing Partner (opens in a new tab)
04AminiCharlette N’GuessanEcosystem & Data Solutions Lead (opens in a new tab)
05GuepardKoutheir CherniFounder & CEO (opens in a new tab)
06CompTIAJames StangerChief Technology Evangelist (opens in a new tab)
07EY Studio+Imen MaouenePartner — Innovation & Experience Design (opens in a new tab)
08InstaDeepAhmed Cheikh RouhouEngineering Manager (opens in a new tab)
09GOMYCODEOmar LayachiGeneral Manager Morocco (opens in a new tab)
10ThundersIssam AllaniFounding Engineer (opens in a new tab)
11Palete.AIOussama OurahouFounder & CEO (opens in a new tab)
12PropellerOmar RidaVP of Technology & Fund Ops (opens in a new tab)
03 / BUILD DAY
From blank page
to working demo.
One shared rhythm for online builders and every participating GOMYCODE space.
Arrival + check-in
Check in and join the official event channels shared by your local or online team.
Opening + hackathon briefing
Discover the hackathon format, submission requirements, judging criteria and prizes.
History of hackathon
A 30-minute session with Yahya Bouhlel.
Finalize teams + submit roster
Finalize your team and submit one confirmed roster per team.
Voucher issuing
Receive your assigned voucher immediately after submitting your final team and prepare to activate it.
NVIDIA Brev and Build workshop
Activate your voucher, access Brev, try a model on Build and adapt a starter project.
Build sprint 1
Start building your team’s prototype.
Mentor checkpoint
Review your idea, progress and blockers with a mentor.
Build sprint 2
Continue your prototype with mentor and technical support.
Lunch + community check-in
Take a break and meet other builders.
Project submission briefing
Review the required prototype, 90-second video, project card and AI/tool disclosures.
Build sprint 3
Build, test and improve your prototype.
Technical + submission checkpoint
Check that your project works and every submission link opens.
Final build sprint
Finish your prototype, test it and complete your submission materials.
Submission workshop + final checks
Submit the complete project package by 17:30 Tunis time.
Submissions close + gallery
Keep your confirmation while the jury reviews the submitted projects.
Country judging + winner selection
The jury selects the three winning teams in each country from the submitted materials.
Live demos — country winners
Only the three winning teams from each country give a live demo; all other participants watch.
Awards + next steps
Celebrate the winners and learn the next steps for certificates and prize fulfillment.
Close
End of the event.
04 / PRIMARY HACKATHON TOOLKIT
Start building
your AI here.
BUILDONE NVIDIA TOOLKIT
From model to working prototype.
For this hackathon, participants can use NVIDIA Build as the primary AI development environment: discover leading models, test them in the browser and connect hosted inference services to a working application.
Open NVIDIA Build (opens in a new tab)- MODELS
- INFERENCE ENDPOINTS
- BLUEPRINTS
- AGENTIC SKILLS
Choose a model
Explore leading models for text, reasoning, code, image, voice and video.
Test in the browser
Run prompts, review outputs and select the model that best fits your idea.
Connect the API
Use NVIDIA’s API examples to connect the selected model to your prototype.
Build the experience
Combine models with Blueprints or Agentic Skills when they strengthen your product.
ACCESS NOTE
The US$12,500 NVIDIA Brev GPU-compute pool will be shared across participating teams. The final allocation will be confirmed after registration, based on the number of participants. NVIDIA account requirements and usage terms apply.
ONE SHARED GPU-COMPUTE POOLUS$12,500
NVIDIA Brev compute pool
A single US$12,500 NVIDIA Brev GPU-compute pool will be shared across all participants. The final breakdown will be determined after registration, based on the confirmed number of participants.
05 / EVALUATION CRITERIA // 100 POINTS
Useful.
Working.
Built today.
Every project is scored against the same six published criteria for a total of 100 points.
The jury evaluates what your team builds during the hackathon—not the price of your tools or the polish of a pre-existing product. A project built entirely with free tools can win any award.
Problem + user value
A clear need, credible user and a solution that creates practical value or meaningful delight.
Functional execution
The core experience works live and goes beyond a static concept or slide deck.
Quality of AI use
AI is purposeful. The team can explain its tool, model and workflow choices.
Testing + reliability
The team tests its idea and considers failure modes, cost, speed and fallbacks.
Experience + demo
The product is understandable, usable and clearly demonstrated in 90 seconds.
Responsible AI + data
Privacy, consent, bias, safety, copyright and human oversight are treated seriously.
06 / FINAL PRIZES + RECOGNITION
Build it.
Get recognised.
In each participating country, the three highest-scoring eligible teams receive GOMYCODE trainings worth a combined 4,000 USD, plus NVIDIA Brev credits: US$300 for first place, US$200 for second and US$100 for third.
Every eligible team receives a participation certificate and a place in the public project gallery.
First Prize · GOMYCODE trainings worth 2,000 USD
GOMYCODE training vouchers worth up to 2,000 USD, plus an additional US$300 in NVIDIA Brev credits for the first-place team in each participating country.
Second Prize · GOMYCODE trainings worth 1,250 USD
GOMYCODE training vouchers worth up to 1,250 USD, plus an additional US$200 in NVIDIA Brev credits for the second-place team in each participating country.
Third Prize · GOMYCODE trainings worth 750 USD
GOMYCODE training vouchers worth up to 750 USD, plus an additional US$100 in NVIDIA Brev credits for the third-place team in each participating country.
CONFIRMED PARTNER AWARDS
More ways to win.
US$1,000 · Morocco First-Place Award
Yassir awards US$1,000 to the team that finishes first in Morocco. This partner prize is specific to Morocco and is additional to the country podium prizes.
US$500 Cash Prize
Kredete contributes a confirmed US$500 cash prize. Selection and award details will be announced by the organizers.
Best Build Award
One Mac mini, awarded by Thunders to one selected team.
Certification Award
Five complimentary CompTIA certification exam vouchers, valid for 90 days, awarded together to one selected team. Discount coupon codes are also available to all participants.
AI Tools Award
US$500 worth of credits for AI tools, awarded to one selected team.
3 One-Year Palete.AI Subscriptions
Palete.AI offers three subscriptions, each valid for one year and valued at US$2,000 — a total prize value of US$6,000. Allocation details will be announced by the organizers.
Expert Coaching & Mentoring Award
Eight winning startups each receive eight hours of tailored one-to-one expert coaching and mentoring from EY Studio+, delivered over the three months following the hackathon. Sessions can focus on product development, UX, customer experience, innovation or business strategy.
Catalyse Cohort Award
The 10 highest-ranked projects from Côte d’Ivoire receive direct admission to Impact Hub Abidjan’s next Catalyse cohort. Eligible teams must be based in Côte d’Ivoire.
PENDING PARTNER PRIZES
More announcements are in progress.
The country podium and partner awards are separate. In every participating country, one first-place, one second-place and one third-place team receive the confirmed GOMYCODE training vouchers and NVIDIA Brev credits listed above. Thunders, CompTIA and Guepard each select one team; EY Studio+ supports eight winning startups; and the DigiFemmes + Impact Hub Abidjan Catalyse award covers the 10 highest-ranked eligible Côte d’Ivoire projects. Pending partner prizes are not guaranteed until formally confirmed. Selection, eligibility, redemption and fulfilment details will be shared before build day. Tool choice and access level do not affect judging.
07 / SHIP THE PROOF
Your build.
Visible.
Every valid submission becomes a project card in the public gallery - a permanent record of what you made in one day.
- 01A working prototype
Or a clear interactive demonstration of the core experience.
- 02A 90-second video
Show the problem, the product, the proof and what comes next.
- 03A project card
Name, one-line story, team members, tools and next step.
- 04Transparent tool disclosure
Identify the main models, agents, datasets, APIs and generated assets used.
08 / FAQ
Before you
press run.
Who can participate?
Students, alumni, instructors, developers, designers, product thinkers, entrepreneurs, creators and complete beginners. All skill levels are welcome.
Do I need an idea or a team?
No. Choose “I need teammates” or “Help me find an idea” when registration opens. The idea wall and matching session will help you begin.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. You can use no-code tools, work with teammates and follow beginner workshops. The goal is a working demonstration, not a specific technical stack.
Will I have to pay for AI tools?
A shared US$12,500 NVIDIA Brev GPU-compute pool will support participating teams. The per-participant allocation will be confirmed after registration, based on the final participation count. The winning teams receive additional NVIDIA Brev credits: US$300 for first place, US$200 for second and US$100 for third. NVIDIA account requirements and usage terms apply.
Can I participate online?
Yes. Online builders and participants in GOMYCODE spaces follow the same schedule, use the same support system and submit to the same gallery.
Who owns what we build?
Teams retain ownership of their original work, subject to the terms of the tools, datasets and third-party assets they use. Full participation rules will be shared before build day.
SYSTEM STATUS / READY
Ready to build
something real?
Registration is open for 27 September 2026. Complete the short form to choose your participation format and tell us how you would like to build.
Apply now (opens in a new tab)Online + selected GOMYCODE spaces. Final space availability will be confirmed by email.