As part of the University of Florida’s AI Days, the GatorHacks team hosts GatorHacks; an AI hackathon. This high-energy competition brings together students from across disciplines to build creative, impactful projects using artificial intelligence. Over the course of the weekend, participants will collaborate, experiment, and innovate, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI while competing for prizes and recognition.
GatorHacks IV
Code Beyond Dimensions
As part of the University of Florida’s AI Days, the GatorHacks team hosts GatorHacks; an AI hackathon. This high-energy competition brings together students from across disciplines to build creative, impactful projects using artificial intelligence. Over the course of the weekend, participants will collaborate, experiment, and innovate, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI while competing for prizes and recognition.
Oct
24
Friday, October 24
Oct 24, 05:00 PM - Oct 26, 03:00 PM
In-person
1700 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA
GatorHacks IV
About the hackathon
The GatorHacks IV (i.e. AI Days 2025 Hackathon) at the University of Florida brings together students across Florida to collaborate on innovative AI-driven projects. Teams will work over a weekend to design, prototype, and present solutions that push the boundaries of artificial intelligence while showcasing interdisciplinary collaboration.
Schedule
Friday, Oct. 24 – Kickoff at 8 p.m. in Newell Hall
Oct. 25–26 – Hacking, mentorship, and workshops
Sunday, Oct. 26 – Final submissions and judging
Challenges
Build an AI solution that demonstrates creativity, functionality, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Projects should address real-world problems, use responsible AI practices, and be presented in a way that highlights the strengths of each teammate’s background. There are five categories that students can submit under:
Finance
Healthcare
Sustainability
Arts
Education
FAQs
What should I bring?
Your laptop and charger
Any necessary cables/adapters
Your hackathon ticket (A QR code will be sent to you 24 hours before the hackathon start)
Energy, creativity, and an open mind!
Are there prizes?
Yes! Prizes will be awarded to the top teams based on creativity, functionality, interdisciplinary collaboration, and presentation quality.
Project & Submission Requirements
What to Create – A new AI demo project with cross-disciplinary team representation.
Functionality – Project must work as shown in the video/description.
New Work – All projects must be built during the hackathon.
Third-Party Tools – You may use APIs/SDKs if authorized, and must show proof in your video.
HIPAA Compliance – Do not use or collect protected health information (PHI).
Testing – Provide access to your code and all files needed for judges to test your project.
Repository – Export code to a Jupyter notebook and host on GitHub (public or private with access).
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