Build day
Teams turned early ideas into working prototypes, with mentors, technical support and a shared final-demo moment.
COME BUILD WITH AIGOMYCODE // FIRST EDITION COMPLETE
THE FIRST
EDITION.
WRAPPED.
The first Come Build with AI edition brought builders together on 27 September 2026. Explore the projects they created and meet the teams recognised by the jury.
Participant guideFind the hackathon guide, tools and resources.Explore projectsDiscover the projects, meet the teams and view their work.Meet the winnersSee the teams recognised in the first edition.Official photo galleryRelive the first edition through official event photos.
DATE
TIME9:00 AM–8:00 PM
FORMATONLINE + GOMYCODE SPACES
LEVELALL LEVELS
FIRST EDITION — BUILT 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 partnerBrightest GmbH (opens in a new tab)
Prize partnerYassir (opens in a new tab)
PartnerDream Team Agency
PartnerMoustachir (opens in a new tab)
Local partners supporting our communities, prizes and on-site experience.
01 / FIRST EDITION
One day.
Hundreds of ideas.
Made real.
Come Build with AI’s first edition brought builders of every skill level together for one focused day of building, mentoring and demos — online and across participating GOMYCODE spaces.
The edition is now complete. Its public archive brings together submitted projects, team details and the announced winners.
The gallery
Explore submitted projects, meet their teams and follow the demos, repositories and presentations they shared.
The winners
See the teams recognised across the country podiums and partner awards.
Built together
The edition connected online builders with communities in participating GOMYCODE spaces.
Keep building
The project showcase remains a permanent record of the ideas built during the first edition.
Certificates
Listed project members can access their individual participation certificates from their project pages.
02 / GOMYCODE SPACES
Build together.
In real spaces.
Join the shared build day from a participating GOMYCODE space and create alongside your local community, or take part online.
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 SPACES
16 GOMYCODE HACKERSPACES + 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
- 10Tataouine HackerspaceIn person
- 11Centre Urbain HackerspaceIn person
- 12Point E HackerspaceIn person
- 13Riviera HackerspaceIn person
- 14Nabeul HackerspaceIn person
- 15Bab Ezzouar HackerspaceIn person
- 16Casablanca HackerspaceIn person
- 17ONLINEJoin remotely
ELIFE centres will not host the hackathon. Participants previously assigned to an ELIFE centre will join online. Applications are now closed. Your local team will confirm joining details.
OFFICIAL MOMENTS
30 PHOTOS. ONE COMMUNITY.
Revisit the first edition through moments shared by our hackerspaces.
See the full gallery →
THE JURY / FIRST EDITION
Meet the people
who reviewed the builds.
The first edition’s projects were reviewed by leaders from NVIDIA, GOMYCODE, Amini, EY Studio+, Thunders, Guepard, CompTIA, InstaDeep, Propeller, Askya Investment Partners, Palete.AI, DigiFemmes and SupplyzPro.
01SupplyzProJawher Ben ArbiaHead of Product (opens in a new tab)
02Le Berger HitechAbdoulaye LyLe Berger Hitech (opens in a new tab)
03NVIDIAWei XiaoDirector of Developer Relations (opens in a new tab)
04DigiFemmesGeth MaigaPartnerships Lead (opens in a new tab)
05Askya Investment PartnersBabacar SeckFounder & Managing Partner (opens in a new tab)
06AminiCharlette N’GuessanEcosystem & Data Solutions Lead (opens in a new tab)
07GuepardKoutheir CherniFounder & CEO (opens in a new tab)
08CompTIAYasir ElkabbanySenior Regional Director – MENA (opens in a new tab)
09EY Studio+Imen MaouenePartner — Innovation & Experience Design (opens in a new tab)
10InstaDeepAhmed Cheikh RouhouEngineering Manager (opens in a new tab)
11GOMYCODEOmar LayachiGeneral Manager Morocco (opens in a new tab)
12ThundersIssam AllaniFounding Engineer (opens in a new tab)
13Palete.AIOussama OurahouFounder & CEO (opens in a new tab)
14PropellerOmar RidaVP of Technology & Fund Ops (opens in a new tab)
03 / BUILD DAY RECAP
From blank page
to working demo.
A shared build-day rhythm connected 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.
Verify attendance + team roster
Final Team Confirmation is due 26 September. On 27 September, verify attendance and edit the same response if needed by 10:00 Tunis; do not submit duplicates. Use the same final team name and lead email for project submission.
Approved Brev requests + allocation
Review approved pre-event compute requests with Technical Support. Brev is optional, limited to 125 teams globally and reserved for justified strong-compute needs after technical review and approval. Credits are not guaranteed.
NVIDIA models, LLM frameworks + Brev/Launchable
At 10:15 Tunis, Wei Xiao introduces NVIDIA open-source models and LLM frameworks for about 20 minutes. Ghassen Elabed then covers Brev and Launchable within this workshop block. Brev is optional; activate a voucher with Technical Support only if allocated.
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, team project card and AI/tool disclosures, including an explanation of NVIDIA Brev usage only if you used it.
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 / BUILD WITH ANY AI
Build with
Any AI.
BUILDCHOOSE THE STACK THAT FITS
From model to working prototype.
Build with Any AI is a full participation route, not a consolation track. Use Gemini free tier, Groq free plan, local open models via Ollama or LM Studio, Kaggle quota-limited GPU notebooks, or Hugging Face for public demos where eligible. Conventional software is welcome; explain the AI contribution honestly. External services depend on account eligibility, quotas/rate limits, model availability and region; capacity is not promised. Local models depend on hardware and licences. NVIDIA Brev use is optional, not a participation or submission requirement. After submitting Final Team Confirmation, only leads of teams of 2–5 with a concrete project may apply through the optional Brev Credits Request & Compute Assessment by 25 September 2026. Solo participants cannot request Brev credits. This does not register or reconfirm participation. Vouchers are limited to 125 teams globally, reserved for specific justified strong-compute needs, and subject to technical review, approval and availability; credits are not guaranteed. NVIDIA Build also helps teams 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 shared US$12,500 NVIDIA Brev GPU-compute pool is available on request. After submitting Final Team Confirmation, only leads of teams of 2–5 with a concrete project may apply through the optional Brev Credits Request & Compute Assessment by 25 September 2026. Solo participants cannot request Brev credits. This does not register or reconfirm participation. Vouchers are limited to 125 teams globally, reserved for specific justified strong-compute needs, and subject to technical review, approval and availability; credits are not guaranteed. NVIDIA account requirements and usage terms apply.
ONE SHARED GPU-COMPUTE POOLUS$12,500
NVIDIA Brev compute pool
The shared US$12,500 NVIDIA Brev pool supports at most 125 teams globally. Brev is optional and reserved for specific justified strong-compute needs after technical review and approval. Request through the optional Brev Credits Request & Compute Assessment by 25 September. No voucher or fixed per-team amount is guaranteed.
05 / FIRST-EDITION EVALUATION // 100 POINTS
Useful.
Working.
Recognised.
Every eligible first-edition project was evaluated against the same six published criteria for a total of 100 points.
The jury evaluated the work built during the hackathon and the AI tools actually used. Judging was tool-neutral: quality and relevance of AI use, not provider, voucher access or credit spending.
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 explains its model, tool and workflow choices. Brev is optional; explain its use only if used. Assess useful integration, not the amount spent.
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 / RESULTS + RECOGNITION
Built it.
Recognised.
The completed first edition recognised the highest-scoring eligible teams in each participating country, alongside partner awards.
The published winners and the public project gallery document the first edition’s results. Listed members can access individual participation certificates from their project pages.
GOMYCODE × NVIDIA — Three winning teams per country
EDUCATION & SKILLS
GOMYCODE Future of Learning Award
Education, skills access, employability or learning innovation.
TECHNICAL AI INNOVATION
NVIDIA Brev Breakthrough Award
Purposeful technical use of AI models and workflows, regardless of provider. Brev use is not required.
PRACTICAL AI IMPACT
GOMYCODE × NVIDIA Real-World AI Impact Award
Strongest practical AI solution for people, businesses, communities or public services.
In every country, the awards follow the final ranking: 1st — GOMYCODE Future of Learning Award; 2nd — NVIDIA Brev Breakthrough Award; 3rd — GOMYCODE × NVIDIA Real-World AI Impact Award. These are the same three podium prizes, not additional awards. Training vouchers and Brev credits remain as listed below.
Prize packages by country ranking
First Prize · GOMYCODE Future of Learning Award · 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 · NVIDIA Brev Breakthrough Award · 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 × NVIDIA Real-World AI Impact Award · 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.
Artefact Data & AI Award
Awarded to the project that best turns data into actionable insights or useful AI-powered solutions, addressing a real business or societal challenge with clear, measurable impact. Artefact offers a gift voucher worth approximately US$1,040 to one winning team, open to teams from all participating countries. Voucher redemption terms remain to be confirmed. This is a gift voucher, not a cash prize.
SupplyzPro Smart Operations Award · TND 1,000
For the best solution to SupplyzPro’s “Find the Hidden Failures” challenge: identify recurring failures in AI-agent conversations and tool calls, group related issues, and prioritize what needs attention using clear evidence. This award is specifically for projects addressing the SupplyzPro challenge. Prize: 1,000 Tunisian dinars (TND 1,000). Remaining eligibility and allocation details will be confirmed by the organizers.
Brightest Skills & Employability Award
For the best project helping people assess, demonstrate, develop or access job-relevant skills and qualifications. One winning team receives fully paid Brightest vouchers and discounted pricing on Brightest vouchers. Both benefits apply only to that winning team. Voucher quantity, discount rate and redemption terms will be confirmed by the organizers.
Click Mobile Mobile-First Impact Award · KSh 50,000
For the best mobile-first product solving a practical Kenyan user, business or community need. Click Mobile contributes a total cash prize of KSh 50,000 for the hackathon in Kenya. Allocation details will be announced by the organizers. This is a Kenya-specific partner award, separate from the country podium prizes.
Yassir AI for Everyday Impact Award
For the best AI solution making everyday services, mobility, commerce or local access simpler and more efficient. 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.
Kredete Financial Inclusion Award · US$500 Cash Prize
For the best fintech, payments, savings, credit, remittance, financial-literacy or blockchain project. Kredete contributes a confirmed US$500 cash prize. Selection and award details will be announced by the organizers.
Thunders Engineering Excellence Award
For the strongest reliable, functional and technically well-executed prototype. One Mac mini, awarded by Thunders to one selected team.
CompTIA Skills & Technical Readiness Award
For the project showing strong technical foundations, responsible implementation and a credible skills-development journey for its team. Five complimentary CompTIA certification exam vouchers, valid for 90 days, are awarded together to one selected team. Discount coupon codes are also available to all participants.
Guepard AI Automation Award
For the best AI-powered workflow, agent or automation with clear productivity value. US$500 worth of credits for AI tools, awarded to one selected team.
Palete AI Creative Experience Award
For the best AI-enabled creative, design, visual-content or customer-experience product. 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.
EY Studio+ Human-Centred Innovation Award
For user-centred products with a clear problem, compelling experience and credible route to adoption. 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 Inclusive Impact Award
For the strongest Côte d’Ivoire-based project advancing inclusion, opportunity, community benefit or women’s economic participation. The 10 highest-ranked eligible projects from Côte d’Ivoire receive direct admission to Impact Hub Abidjan’s next Catalyse cohort.
Choose one primary prize from the required dropdown in the final-team and project-submission forms. You may apply for additional eligible partner awards using the submission form checkboxes and explain your project’s fit. Your preference is not an exclusive track or a guarantee of an award. All eligible projects are automatically considered for their country podium; final rank determines the country award. 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. Brev use is optional. After submitting Final Team Confirmation, only leads of teams of 2–5 with a concrete project may apply through the optional Brev Credits Request & Compute Assessment by 25 September 2026. Solo participants cannot request Brev credits. This does not register or reconfirm participation. Vouchers are limited to 125 teams globally, reserved for specific justified strong-compute needs, and subject to technical review, approval and availability; credits are not guaranteed. AI-use scoring evaluates the tools actually used, without a general penalty for not using Brev or extra points for credit spending.
07 / PROJECT GALLERY
The projects.
Still visible.
The public gallery is the permanent record of what teams made during the first edition — with project stories, teams and shared links.
- 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.
- 04AI tools + NVIDIA Brev usage
Identify the main models, agents, datasets, APIs and generated assets used. Explain your chosen stack, access constraints, AI contribution and fallback. Explain NVIDIA Brev usage only if used; otherwise state that it was not 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.
Can I participate solo or in a team?
Solo entrants and teams of up to five are welcome. Complete Final Team Confirmation by 26 September, including solo entrants. Only leads of confirmed teams of 2–5 with concrete projects may then request optional Brev credits by 25 September. Solo participants cannot request credits; it does not register or reconfirm participation. Teams not requesting Brev do not complete it. On 27 September, verify attendance and edit the existing final-team response if needed by 10:00 Tunis.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. You can use no-code tools, work with teammates and follow beginner workshops. NVIDIA Brev use is optional.
Will I have to pay for AI tools?
NVIDIA Brev is optional. Request through the optional Brev Credits Request & Compute Assessment by 25 September, explaining the specific strong-compute need and why local/API alternatives are insufficient. The shared US$12,500 pool supports at most 125 teams globally, subject to technical review, approval and availability; no guaranteed allocation. If requesting Brev, explain your fallback tools and access if credits are not approved. Teams not requesting Brev can use alternatives without completing this form. Tool availability, limits and licences vary. The 20-point AI-use criterion evaluates the tools actually used; Brev is not required. 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.
FIRST EDITION / COMPLETE
The first edition
is wrapped.
Thank you to every builder, mentor, jury member and partner who made the 27 September 2026 first edition happen. The project gallery and winner pages are now live.
Meet the winners Explore the project gallery to see what the community built, or visit the winners page to discover the teams recognised in this first edition.