Microsoft Azure Virtual Hackathon 2021

CHALLENGE ANNOUNCEMENT >> 1 WEEK EXTENSION HAS BEEN ADDED!

Microsoft Azure Virtual Hackathon 2021: A challenge for AI/ML data enthusiasts, developers, engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs from APAC to solve real-world business challenges using Azure AI.

With unprecedented amounts of data being collected every second across the globe, there is an almost infinite amount of data available to tap into to derive useful insights for crucial decision making across industries.   

Are you up for the challenge? Microsoftis offering each participant $200USD Microsoft Azure credits* to help support your innovative solutions and ideas! 

Tackle one or more of this year’s themes: 

1. Education 

2. Healthcare 

3. Finance & Banking 

4. Telecommunications 

5. Wildcard 

Finalists teams will have the opportunity to win cash prizes, business opportunities and gain visibility on a global scale!   

• Winning team: $ 8,000 USD

The first prize will go to the grand winning team across all categories. 

• First runner up: $ 5,000 USD

The second prize will go to the 1st Runner Up team across all categories. 

• 3rd place: 4x $1,000 USD for each industry track winner

The third prize will go to the 4 Best teams in each of the 4 categories. This prize is not cumulative with the other two prizes. 

• + All winning teams get a fast track to Microsoft for Startups benefit! 

Virtual Final:The Microsoft Azure Virtual Hackathon 2021 is fully virtual. Pitch from the comfort and safety of your own home and office! 

The new closing date is March 1st 2021, don’t miss out! Details here >> Challenge page

Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam 

*USD$200 Microsoft Azure credits are redeemable during the first sign up for an Azure account