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Llama Impact Hackathon Rome

How to Use Artificial Intelligence for a Better Tomorrow: Join us in person in Rome or online from across Italy to create innovative, high-impact social solutions focused on citizen well-being.

🌍 Tackle the social challenges of our time with the advanced capabilities of the Llama 3.1 model, learning and collaborating alongside our mentors and experts from Meta and leading AI industry leaders.

🚀 Take on the challenge: how to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance citizens' overall well-being by addressing key areas such as health, social services, the environment, transportation, public safety, and communication with public administration.

📅 Join us online or in person at Meta’s Binario F in Rome from November 29 to December 1. The event is exclusively for individuals residing in Italy.

🌍 Support will be available in both English and Italian.

🏆 Win up to $5,000 in prizes and the opportunity to scale your high-impact project by participating in the exclusive ‘Llama Impact Grant’ program!

⭐ The 2 winning teams will participate in an exclusive digital incubation program, Meta & lablab NEXT, and will be invited, at our expense, for a 2-day visit to international research centers to meet Meta experts.

⭐ The initiative is sponsored by the Department of Information Engineering, Electronics, and Telecommunications at Sapienza University of Rome (DIET).

Join our Hackathon Discord channel to stay updated with the latest announcements, receive support, and collaborate with mentors and the community.

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Llama Impact Grant

An opportunity to receive regional funding of up to $100,000 through Meta's 'Llama Impact Grant' program

Join the on-site event in Rome, Italy

For those joining the hackathon on-site, we’re thrilled to welcome you to the Meta's Binario F space in Rome, Italy, for this unique event organized by lablab.ai! Here, you’ll gain exclusive access to top mentors, collaborate with a passionate AI community, and access on-site support to bring your AI ideas to life.

This state-of-the-art facility, located in the heart of the Termini area, spans over 800 square meters and was designed to foster digital skills and community innovation. With a range of training rooms, a Live Studio equipped for live-streaming, networking lounges, and outdoor spaces, Binario F stands as Meta’s key investment in Italy to boost digital engagement and learning.

Don’t miss out—apply for a seat to secure your spot and join in person or online! ✨

Apply to take a seat!

To participate in our hackathon, you need to complete the application process. This applies to both online and onsite participants.

🌐 Online Participation

- Apply for a seat to enroll in the Hackathon

- Fill out the registration form

- Participate remotely from anywhere in Italy

🇮🇹 Onsite Participation in Rome, Italy

- Must be present in Rome, Italy during the event
- Individual applications welcome
- Option for onsite matchmaking

⚠️ Important Note for All Participants

Whether you're joining us online or onsite, all participants must complete these steps:

1. "Apply for a seat" on the lablab.ai event page and wait to be approved.

2. Fill out registration form for Online or/and Onsite event.
3. Create or join a team
4. Submit your project through the lablab.ai platform

Join this hackathon to tackle real-world challenges using Meta’s Llama models

This event is part of the global Llama 3.1 Impact Grant series, giving participants the opportunity to indicate their participation on their Llama 3.1 Impact Grant application. By doing so, you’ll be eligible to compete in an additional specialized "Regional" track within the grant program. If you’re interested in applying for the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants, we recommend submitting your application after participating in the event.

For more details on the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants, visit: Llama Impact Grants.

Challenges:

How to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance citizens' overall well-being by addressing key areas such as health, social services, the environment, transportation, public safety, and communication with public administration.

Suggested Technologies

Llama 3

Explore Meta Llama 3, the next generation of state-of-the-art open-source large language models, offering groundbreaking features and enhanced performance.

👉 Read more about Llama 3

Llama 3.1

Llama 3.1 is an open-source, advanced LLM by Meta AI. Optimized for NLP tasks, it offers various model sizes and focuses on transparency, safety, and accessibility.

👉 Read more about Llama 3.1

AI/ML API

AI/ML API delivers text, image, and speech capabilities with seamless integration, high performance, and secure API key management.

👉 Read more about AI/ML API

Toolhouse

Toolhouse empowers LLMs with tools like semantic search and RAG via an intuitive SDK, robust cloud infrastructure, and a curated tool store.

👉 Read more about Toolhouse

Benefits from Our Partners

Hey builders!

Exciting news for teams participating in this hackathon! Our partners are offering exclusive benefits to help jumpstart your AI projects.

🚀 Get AI/ML API credits!

With over 100 models from LLama, Qwen and Flux, the AI/ML API covers all your needs, from image generation to computer vision with just one API.
✨ We’re giving away 1000 keys with $20 worth of AI/ML API credits to supercharge your AI projects!

• Promo code: TBA
• Use the free subscription week with an access to all Llama models to kickstart your project and bring your innovative ideas to life.
• Promo code will be available for the first 1000 people who claim it.
• Access free subscription week by registering on AI/ML API website, choosing the Startup plan and entering the promo code. Access will be available starting from November 29th.
• For the technical support, visit AI/ML API Discord.

🚀 Get Toolhouse credits!

TBA

Important Notes:

• Credits are provided by our Partners and are subject to their delivery.
• Lablab is not responsible or liable if Partners does not provide the credits.
• Please note that the AI/ML API is a subscription-based service. If you do not plan to continue using it after the hackathon, please remember to cancel your subscription to avoid any charges.

🎁 Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity. Gather your team and sign up now! ⏳✨

Winner

💰 Cash: $3,500

Runner up

💰 Cash: $1,500

⭐ The top two teams that are planning to continue developing their project will receive two exclusive invitations:

✈️ A 2-day visit to the Meta AI Research Center in Paris

🌐 A spot in the Meta & lablab NEXT digital incubation program

Please be aware that participation in lablab.ai hackathons is voluntary and subject to the specific rules and conditions outlined for each event. While we strive to provide a fair and rewarding experience for all participants, we cannot guarantee entry or success in securing prizes. All prizes and opportunities are subject to availability and participants must meet the established criteria to qualify. lablab.ai is not responsible nor held liable for any commitments or offers - including programs, giveaways, or prizes - made by third-party sponsors or partners of the hackathon. The availability and delivery of third-party prizes or benefits are solely at the discretion of the respective sponsors and are not guaranteed by lablab.ai. We reserve the right to make amendments, modifications, or cancellations to any part of the hackathon (including full cancellation of the event itself), including prizes and terms of participation, at our sole discretion. Whenever possible, we will endeavor to notify participants of significant changes within a reasonable timeframe. All submissions by participants must be original work, open source, and compliant with the MIT License unless specified otherwise. By participating, you agree to these terms, the overall event terms, and the lablab.ai general terms and are encouraged to review all event-related information carefully. Prize Distribution: lablab.ai and its partners reserve the right to distribute all prizes within a 90-day period following the end date of the hackathon. This period allows for the proper processing and verification needed to award prizes appropriately.

What to submit?

📋 Basic Information

• Project Title

• Short Description

• Long Description

• Technology & Category Tags

📸 Cover Image and Presentation

• Cover Image

• Video Presentation

• Slide Presentation

💻 App Hosting & Code Repository

• Public GitHub Repository

• Demo Application Platform

• Application URL

For further details and guidance, please visit Submission Guidelines

Judging Criteria

Application of Technology

How effectively the model(s) are integrated, focusing on the agent's ability to perform tasks autonomously, automate processes, work efficiently, and maintain high productivity.

Presentation

The clarity and effectiveness of the project presentation, ensuring the solution is well-communicated and its technical details, business value, and originality are easily understood.

Impact

The agent's impact and practical value, considering how well it fits into business areas and enhances human-agent collaboration to improve business processes and outcomes.

Originality

The uniqueness and creativity of the solution, highlighting innovative approaches and the agent's ability to demonstrate imaginative and distinctive behaviors.

Hackathon Details

Join lablab.ai hackathon and innovate using the latest models in the market. Discover all the relevant details below.

🗓️ Where and when

The hackathon begins on the date listed on the hackathon page and schedule. You can participate online via the lablab.ai platform and Discord server, or join us in person in Rome to experience the event live.

🌍 Support will be in both English and Italian

🦸🏼‍♂️ Who can join?

Everyone in Italy is welcome to participate, regardless of previous AI or coding experience! We encourage anyone with a passion for AI or an interest in exploring how it can be used in their field to join.

😅 What about teams?

If you don't have a team, don't worry! You can connect with other participants from all over Italy on our dashboard or Discord server. We also recommend checking out our Discord server to find teammates and bounce around ideas. You can join the server here.

🛠️ How to participate

Whether you're joining us online or in Rome, register on the lablab.ai platform and click the "Apply for a seat" button at the bottom of the page to secure your spot. Join lablab.ai Discord Server and read our Hackathon Guidelines and Getting Started Guide.

🧠 Get prepared / Use Lablab.ai to Learn About AI

To get ready for the hackathon, visit our AI Tech pages and read up on all the available technologies. You can also check out our tutorials page for more information on how to use them. Get a head start on your project by using the resources on lablab.ai!