Introduction

Welcome to the AI & Web3 Hackathon 2025, a global innovation challenge bringing together builders, creators, and visionaries to explore the future of AI, E-commerce, and decentralized applications.

Powered by leading partners including KU Leuven, Imperial Blockchain & Fintech Society.

Address: Andreas Vesaliusstraat 13, 3000 Leuven

Gold Sponsor: CAMP

Silver Sponsor: NOSANA, ICP Hub Belgium, Bitget Academy, and $LILY

This hackathon invites both coders and non-coders to showcase their ideas, prototypes, and apps that push the boundaries of what’s possible with artificial intelligence.

Whether you’re building an AI-powered shopping assistant, an AI generative KOL, a Stellar-powered fintech app, or a new decentralized experience on ICP, this is your chance to innovate, compete, and get noticed.

The hackathon will take place in Leuven, Belgium, home to KU Leuven, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe — right in the heart of Europe.

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Timeline

• Hackathon Kickoff: November 15, 10:00 AM
• Workshops & Mentor Sessions: November 15 (after kickoff)
• Project Submission Deadline: November 16, 12:00 PM (noon)
• Final Showcase & Awards Ceremony: November 16, afternoon (PM)

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Prizes

💰 Total Prize Pool: $4,000 USD

• ⭐ Best CAMP Track Project — $500 USD x 3
• ⭐ Best Showcase (Caffeine.ai) — $500 USD
• ⭐ Best AI Generative KOL powered by $LILY — $500 USD x 2 (Using GPU provided by NOSANA)
• ⭐ Best AI x E-Commerce App — $500 USD x 2

Additional partner bounties and community-voted prizes may be announced during the hackathon.

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Eligibility

• Open to global participants — anyone can join!
• Both coders and non-coders are welcome.
• Participants can join solo or in teams (up to 4 people).
• All projects must be submitted before the deadline and include at least a demo, prototype, or presentation.

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Judging Criteria

Projects will be judged based on:

1. Creativity & Innovation — How original is the idea?
2. Technical Execution — How well does it work (prototype or demo)?
3. Impact & Usefulness — Does it solve a real-world problem?
4. User Experience & Design — Is it intuitive and accessible?
5. Engagement — For showcase tracks, how much community traction/attention did it generate?

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Contact us

For questions and support: 📩 Email: joseph@waibsummit.com 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/waibsummit 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waibsummit/

What's up group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LO7Ruzspvwq7TQxPDW7Lwf

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About us

This hackathon is organized by WAIB Summit x NFT Fest Monaco, the leading AI & Web3 community in Europe.

Our mission is to empower innovators worldwide by creating meaningful opportunities to build, collaborate, and showcase projects that will define the next wave of digital transformation.

With the support of global partners including KU Leuven, Imperial Blockchain & Fintech Society

Sponsored by: CAMP, NOSANA, ICP Hub Belgium, Bitget Academy, and $LILY, we bring together leading institutions, ecosystems, and communities to push the boundaries of AI and blockchain innovation.