Unlocking Innovation in Cape Verde with the Build with Gemini XPRIZE 2026 Hackathon
O Build with Gemini XPRIZE 2026 Hackathon represents a transformative opportunity to drive technological innovation and sustainable development in Cape Verde. This world-renowned event, focused on exploring and applying the advanced capabilities of Gemini Artificial Intelligence, invites entrepreneurs, developers, students and visionaries from across the archipelago to collaborate on creating disruptive solutions to the nation’s most pressing challenges. Through a collaborative and competitive environment, the hackathon aims to empower participants to harness the power of AI to tackle critical issues in areas such as tourism, renewable energy, education, healthcare and water resource management.
Taking part in this hackathon offers Cape Verdeans a unique platform to acquire skills in cutting-edge artificial intelligence, learn from global experts and connect with potential investors and partners. The event’s format encourages rapid prototyping and the development of concrete ideas, with the aim of generating tangible results that can be implemented and scaled up in Cape Verde. The selected teams will have the opportunity to present their solutions to a panel of judges comprising industry leaders, academics and policy-makers, with the chance to receive funding, mentoring and support to turn their visions into reality. The Build with Gemini XPRIZE 2026 Hackathon is not just a competition, but a catalyst for a future driven by technology and innovation in Cape Verde.
This event is a celebration of the emerging creative and technical potential in Cape Verde. By focusing on the practical applications of Gemini AI, it is hoped that participants will develop tools and platforms that can optimise processes, improve efficiency and create new economic opportunities. Imagine applications that predict weather patterns to aid agriculture, remote health monitoring systems for isolated islands, or personalised educational platforms that adapt to each student’s learning pace. The possibilities are vast, and the Build with Gemini XPRIZE 2026 Hackathon offers the necessary framework and support to explore these frontiers. We encourage all individuals and teams with a passion for technology and a desire to make a positive impact to seize this unprecedented opportunity.
A commitment to knowledge-sharing and building a community of innovation is central to the objectives of this hackathon. In addition to the competition, the event will include workshops, talks and networking sessions, providing a stimulating environment for the exchange of ideas and professional development. Cross-disciplinary collaboration will be key, bringing together minds from different fields of expertise to tackle challenges in innovative ways. The Build with Gemini XPRIZE 2026 Hackathon is a call to action to shape Cape Verde’s technological future and position the country at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution.
The deadline for applications is 17 August 2026.
For further information and to register, please visit: https://xprize.devpost.com/register?flow%5Bdata%5D%5Bchallenge_id%5D=29541&flow%5Bname%5D=register_for_challenge
