🚀 Azure AI Developer Hackathon: Build, Innovate & Win!

Ready to take your AI skills to the next level? The Azure AI Developer Hackathon is your chance to build intelligent applications using Azure services and GitHub Copilot, compete for $10,000 in prizes, and get 1-on-1 mentoring with Cloud Advocates.

Leverage the power of AI, accelerate your development with Copilot, and integrate Azure’s cutting-edge tools to transform your ideas into real-world applications.

🛠 What You’ll Build

Use GitHub Copilot with VS Code or Visual Studio to develop and submit an application leveraging Azure services. Your project should fit into one of the following categories:

💡 Best Use of GitHub Copilot

Demonstrate the most creative and impactful use of GitHub Copilot.
Show how Copilot boosts productivity, enhances code quality, and accelerates development workflows.

☁️ Best Azure App Integration

Build a high-performing, scalable application using Azure services.
Leverage Azure Functions, Logic Apps, or other cloud tools to showcase Azure’s full potential.

🤖 Best Use of Azure AI

Develop a multi-modal AI-powered application.
Your app must feature at least two different modes (e.g., images, video/motion, voice/audio, or text) along with Azure’s Responsible AI tools.

🔹 Additional Awards:
🏆 Best Design – Recognizing an outstanding UI/UX experience.
🚀 Most Innovative – Highlighting the most unique and creative solution.
💻 Most Technical – Rewarding strong technical implementation.
🌍 Biggest Real-World Impact – Celebrating a project that solves significant real-world problems.

🏆 Prizes

💰 $10,000 in total cash prizes!
🎯 1-on-1 mentoring sessions with Microsoft Cloud Advocates.
🚀 Feature in Microsoft’s social promotions.

💲 Prize Breakdown:

🏆 Best Use of GitHub Copilot – $3,000 + Mentorship + Social Feature
☁️ Best Azure App Integration – $3,000 + Mentorship + Social Feature
🤖 Best Use of Azure AI – $3,000 + Mentorship + Social Feature
🎨 Best Design – $250
💡 Most Innovative – $250
💻 Most Technical – $250
🌍 Biggest Real-World Impact – $250

📅 How to Participate

1️⃣ Sign Up for the Required Tools:

GitHub Copilot Free Tier (Pay as you go or try Azure free for 30 days!)
Students & Startup Founders – Check the Resources tab for free credits!

2️⃣ Learn & Build Your Skills:

📚 Find the best AI model for your project with Azure AI Foundry
🔧 Learn to build, test, and deploy applications securely using GitHub & Microsoft Azure
🚀 Master GitHub Copilot with VS Code & Visual Studio

3️⃣ Build Your Application Using Azure & GitHub Copilot

4️⃣ Submit Your Project on Devpost:

A text description explaining the features and functionality of your project.
A demo video (max 3 minutes) showcasing your project in action.
A public GitHub repository with your project’s code.
Specify your submission category (GitHub Copilot, Azure App Integration, Azure AI, etc.).

🎯 Judging Criteria

🔹 Technological Implementation – Quality of software development, use of Azure services & GitHub Copilot.
🔹 Design & UX – Thoughtful and balanced frontend & backend experience.
🔹 Potential Impact – Scope of the project’s real-world effect on the community.
🔹 Creativity & Innovation – How unique and original is the idea? Does it improve upon existing solutions?

🔗 Register Now & Start Building!

This is your chance to learn, innovate, and showcase your AI-powered application! Join the hackathon, explore the Azure ecosystem, leverage GitHub Copilot, and win big! 🚀

Azure AI Developer Hackathon