1. Apply here

2. Introduce yourself in Discord and reply to one other person's intro

3. Book interview (required to be accepted)

Goal: 54 hours to go from 1 idea to a protoype to a user

Theme: A project built in AI or using AI (in any industry e.g. AI x AR, AI x Web3)

Locations: Vancouver, London, and virtual

You can:

• Come with an idea or don't (something 'new' that you haven't been working on for ages')
• Come with an existing team or don't (pair up with your buddies ahead or find your dream team there)
  
  

Prizes:

• $3k from ICP
• $1k from Couchbase

Meet & Greets, form teams, choose the best idea and get to know each other's strengths & weaknesses!

Friday, May 10, 2024

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Create MVP and get supported by mentors

Saturday, May 11, 2024

 9:00am - 9:00pm (venue opens 8am - 5pm)

Finishing touches, presentation prep, pitch, win, and change your life

 Sunday, May 12, 2024

9:00am - 6:00pm (venue opens 2:30pm)

You will experience at least:

• Be around 3 new people
• Exchange 2 new ideas
• Engage in 1 collaboration

Prize Eligibility:

Internet Computer Protocol

To be eligible to win the $2k or $1k prize, please follow all steps:

1. Introduce yourself in ICP Hub North America discord

2. Make sure your project submission uses ICP protocol/api/tools

3. Create an ICP wallet (for prize transfer)

By signing up for this event you grant permission for any photos/videos captured from you at the event to be published on our social media, used for promotional activities, and joining our newsletter. If you wish to revoke these rights, email us before the event.

Please note: All attendees should bring their own laptops. You will need a personal email account and a browser of your choice to participate in the workshops.

Terms:

It is our job to provide you with an incredible networking and learning experience. Our intention is that you meet some amazing people that you might start a company with, learn from mentors and learn from your peers.

The event is intended to be a collaborative forum for sharing, learning, building, and having fun. As such, by registering as a participant, you acknowledge that any ideas shared by you or anyone else over the course of the event are contributions to the overall experience and community.

If you’re very concerned, you can limit your pitch to the rough outline of the idea without giving away key information.

As a member of your startup community, you agree to be inclusive of any and all people and their ideas. You agree to act professionally, treat everyone with respect, and treat the event facilities with proper care.

You agree that you are responsible in the event of any accidents or damages that you cause. You also agree to not hold the hosts, your local volunteer team, or any of the event supporters liable for any loss, damage, injury, or any other unforeseeable incident.

• Being loud
  The team's skill in grabbing attention and engaging their audience/user. It includes assessing promotion impact, content quality, number of user acquisitions in 3 days, and creative outreach efforts
• Creativity
  the originality and innovation demonstrated in the project's concept, design, and implementation. This criterion considers the team's ability to think outside the box, solve problems inventively, and deliver a unique solution.
• Impact
  Potential to create meaningful change or solve real-world problems. Judges evaluate the project's relevance, scalability, and potential positive outcomes for its target audience or community.
• Technological Innovation
  Use of advanced technologies to engage their audience creatively and effectively. It highlights their ability to adopt cutting-edge tools like AI, Blockchain, AR, or VR to enhance user experiences and drive engagement.