# 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](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47c16129ede06f8b:0x8b47fe931ce9bc7b?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) **Gold Sponsor: [CAMP](https://www.campnetwork.xyz/)** **Silver Sponsor: [NOSANA](https://nosana.com/),[ ICP Hub Belgium](https://x.com/icphub_BE), [Bitget Academy](https://x.com/BitgetAcademy), and [$LILY](https://x.com/itslilyturner)** 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**. --- # 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) --- # 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** — **$500 USD x 2** Additional partner bounties and community-voted prizes may be announced during the hackathon. --- # Eligibility - Open to **global participants** — anyone can join! - Both **coders and non-coders** are welcome. - Participants can join **solo or in teams (up to 4 people)**. - All projects must be **submitted before the deadline** and include at least a **demo, prototype, or presentation**. --- # Judging Criteria Projects will be judged based on: 1. **Creativity & Innovation** — How original is the idea? 2. **Technical Execution** — How well does it work (prototype or demo)? 3. **Impact & Usefulness** — Does it solve a real-world problem? 4. **User Experience & Design** — Is it intuitive and accessible? 5. **Engagement** — For showcase tracks, how much community traction/attention did it generate? --- # Contact us For questions and support: 📩 Email: [joseph@waibsummit.com](mailto:joseph@waibsummit.com) 🐦 Twitter/X: [https://x.com/waibsummit](https://x.com/waibsummit) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/waibsummit/](https://www.instagram.com/waibsummit/) What's up group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LO7Ruzspvwq7TQxPDW7Lwf](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LO7Ruzspvwq7TQxPDW7Lwf) --- # About us This hackathon is organized by **WAIB Summit x NFT Fest Monaco**, the **leading AI & Web3 community in Europe**. Our mission is to empower innovators worldwide by creating meaningful opportunities to **build, collaborate, and showcase projects** that will define the next wave of digital transformation. With the support of global partners including **KU Leuven, Imperial Blockchain & Fintech Society** **Sponsored by: [CAMP](https://www.campnetwork.xyz/), [NOSANA](https://nosana.com/),[ ICP Hub Belgium](https://x.com/icphub_BE), [Bitget Academy](https://x.com/BitgetAcademy), and [$LILY](https://x.com/itslilyturner)**, we bring together leading institutions, ecosystems, and communities to push the boundaries of AI and blockchain innovation.