MoroccoAI InnovAI Hackathon
MoroccoAI Conference 2024
November 25th to December 1st, 2024
About The Hackathon
The MoroccoAI InnovAI Hackathon is a unique opportunity for AI enthusiasts, professionals, and innovators to collaborate and create transformative AI-based solutions addressing real-life challenges in Morocco and across Africa. As part of the annual MoroccoAI Annual Conference, this hackathon is set under the theme “Driving the Future of Innovation Through AI”, inspiring participants to harness AI’s capabilities to make a meaningful societal impact. Participants will join teams to develop Proof of Concepts (PoCs) using applications or APIs that address challenges in various domains. Education, Healthcare, Environment, Finance or Customer Services .
In line with MoroccoAI’s mission, this hackathon centers around “Driving the Future of Innovation Through AI”. AI has the power to redefine industries, address community needs, and propel sustainable growth. Through this event, participants will dive into AI’s potential by developing impactful solutions that address challenges unique to Morocco and Africa in fields such as agriculture, education, health, and finance, fostering innovation in response to real-world needs.
The Challenge
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Connect with the MoroccoAI community, join teams and brainstorm ideas then come up with a project that leverages AI in 5 areas of focus:
- Innovation
- Healthcare
- Environment
- Finance
- CustomerServices
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Follow the Instructions (see Instructions tab):
Register to connect with the large MoroccoAI community and join the MoroccoAI Hackathon discord server, meet the mentors, hack during the seven days then submit your project and pitch in front of a Jury and win attractive prizes.
Mentorship
Join the Hackathon server on discord and meet the mentors to learn more about their proposed projects (see Mentorship tab)
Why should you participate in this Hackathon?
- Hands-on experience in AI project development that targets relevant issues in Morocco and Africa.
- Mentorship and networking opportunities with experts and peers in the AI community.
- Showcase their solutions to a jury of AI specialists at the awards ceremony, creating visibility and opportunities for further development.
- Win great prizes offered by MoroccoAI's sponsors
- Obtain your MoroccoAI certificate of recognition
Important dates
Hackathon Dates
Registration Open
Registration Deadline
Hackathon Start Date
Hackathon End Date
Awards Ceremony
Prizes
Total prizes of 30,000 MAD will be awarded to the top-performing teams:
1st Prize
20,000 MAD
2nd Prize
10,000 MAD
Additional honorary mentions will be awarded, with sponsor-provided prizes and special recognitions for notable contributions.
Rules
Participants: Open to individuals and teams of 2-5 members.
Teams: Each participant may only join one team.
Registration: The team must register by November 20th, 2024, and agree to the hackathon rules.
Innovation: Uniqueness and originality in using AI
Impact: Potential for positive societal or industry impact.
Feasibility: Practicality of implementing the solution.
Scalability:Potential to grow or be applied more broadly.
Presentation: Clarity and professionalism in the pitch and demo.
Ownership: Participants retain IP rights to their solutions.
Code: You agree that upon request from the organizer, you must share your code to ensure the reproducibility of your results and to facilitate their verification.
Licensing: Any third-party assets must be properly licensed for use.
Data Privacy: Any use of data should comply with data protection regulations.
Transparency: Participants must disclose any use of pre-built libraries or tools.
Ethical AI: Solutions must adhere to ethical AI principles and should not contribute to harmful outcomes.
Instructions
Fill the registration form starting on November 6th, 2024.
Accepted participants will be notified and invited to join Discord server.
Engage in a discussion, find teammates, send them private messages, build a strong team and give it a cool team name.
Come up with a project idea that leverages AI in Education, Healthcare, Environment, Finance or Customer Services.
Each team will have a private Discord channel for communication
Mentorship is available daily on Discord from 7 pm to 12 am.
Upon completion, the team lead has to submit the project by December 1st, 2024. You will be asked to submit,a project description, a pitch video (max 3 minutes), a presentation file, a demo link (max 3min).
The top 10 projects will be selected based on initial criteria and present them to the jury for final evaluation, the jury may conduct Q&A sessions with selected teams.
The winners will be announced on the second day of the conference (December 5th, 2024)
Mentorship
Ghalia Alami
Founder & CEO
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Khaoula Alaoui Belghiti
Ph.D. Candidate
ESI
Abderrazzak Bajjou
Senior Data Scientist
Artefact
Abdelghani Belgaid
Data Consultant
Tesselate Group
Kenza BENKIRANE
AI Lead
Vivanti
Ziyad Benomar
PhD Candidate
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Omar Choukrani
Applied Maths Student - INSA | Co-Founder - AtlasIA
Aziz Dhouib
Founder
Stealth Startup
Mohamed Yassine El Aatabi
Data Engineer
BCG
Dr. Sara El-Ateif
PhD, Adjunct Professor
University of Mundiapolis
Mohamed Elbaha
Data scientist
Michelin
Ali El Filali
ML Engineer
G42
Marwa EL KAMIL
AI Engineering Student
UEMF
Dr. Hamza Es-samaali
Machine Learning Engineer
Leap Tools
Farouk Faiz
Software Engineer
Amazon
Ghita Houir Alami
Founder
Stealth Startup
Salah Iguiliz
SWE & Data Scientist
MP DATA
Mohammed Machrouh
PhD Candidate
UM6P
Youness Mansar
Lead Data Scientist
Independent
Pr. Soundouss Messoudi
Assistant Professor
UTC - Heudiasyc
Imane Momayiz
Data Scientist
Equancy
Meriam Moujahid
Phd Candidate
University of Edinburgh
Heriot Watt university
Fouad Oubari
Phd Candidate
ENS, Paris Saclay
Khalid Oublal
PhD Candidate
Ecole polytechnique
Dr. Aissam Outchakoucht
Conversational AI Specialist
Affiniti AI
Ahmed Zahlan
PhD Candidate
UM6P
Some project ideas proposed by the Mentors
A web or mobile application that provides real-time crop health diagnostics and actionable insights for optimizing water, fertilizer, and pesticide usage, reducing waste and improving yields.
An AI-driven platform that analyzes applicant skills and matches them to local job opportunities, providing personalized recommendations, CV enhancement suggestions, and interview preparation tips to improve employment outcomes.
A computer vision-based tool for insurance companies and car repair services that assesses vehicle damage from photos, offering a fast and accurate way to estimate repair costs and streamline claims processing.
An AI-powered app that monitors water usage patterns and identifies potential leaks, providing residents with insights to reduce water consumption, lower bills, and contribute to sustainable urban water management.
A real-time web application that integrates satellite data, weather patterns, and historical fire data to predict wildfire risks and assist local authorities in preparing timely responses to potential fire outbreaks.
An interactive, adaptive educational tool that tailors learning content to each student’s pace and understanding level, helping improve literacy and numeracy among primary school students.
A chatbot providing accessible legal information for common legal inquiries, such as property law, family law, or labor rights, tailored specifically for Morocco’s legal landscape and available in both Arabic and French.
A mobile app that uses AI to predict air quality levels in urban areas based on real-time environmental data, issuing alerts and health recommendations to vulnerable populations when air quality drops.
A mobile app that suggests local cultural experiences, attractions, and events based on user preferences, contributing to sustainable tourism and supporting local businesses.
A platform that assists healthcare providers in diagnosing common conditions through image analysis and predictive analytics, helping to bridge healthcare access gaps in remote areas.
General Resources
Jury
Khouloud Abejja
Director of Digital Transformation
ADD
Mehdi Alaoui
Founder & CEO
La Startup Station
Mouhsine Lakhdissi
Professor & International IT Consultant
AI Crafters
Vida Hamd
Head of Public Policy
Maghreb region & Sudan
Meta
