Join us for the Dapr AI Hackathon x Diagrid — a global challenge to build intelligent, resilient, and scalable AI applications using the power of Dapr Workflows and Dapr Agents.
Harness the flexibility of Dapr open-source within Kubernetes, or expedite your Dapr API usage through Diagrid Catalyst to create next-generation applications that span cloud, serverless, and edge environments.
Whether you're orchestrating autonomous agents, designing durable AI pipelines, or ensuring responsible AI behavior, this hackathon is your opportunity to push the boundaries of distributed intelligence.
- Hackathon Kickoff: 5/16
- Submission Deadline: 7/18
- Announcement of Winners: 8/1
Build an AI-powered application that uses Dapr Workflow Orchestration to enable intelligent behavior across services, systems, or environments. See Challenge Overview for more details.
Important
Before registering, read the Official Contest Rules thoroughly. These rules dictate who is eligible to participate and receive prize money, along with the registration and submission requirements in more detail.
Prize eligibility requires finalizing your registration by completing the steps below:
- Fill out the Registration form. Whether you choose to participate as a team, or as an individual, you must fill out the form.
- Join the Diagrid Discord server where you can connect to other Hackathon participants, introduce yourself, connect with Dapr experts, find teammates, etc.
- Start your project using the official project template repository:
- Click the
Use this templatebutton to create a new public or private repository - Name your repository according to your project idea
- Add GH Usernames: @kendallroden, @yaron2 as collaborators to your repository if private
- Click the
Once you have completed these steps, you are ready to hack!
For your project to be prize-eligible, you must create a Project Submission in this GitHub repository by June 27th at 11:59 PM. See Project Guidelines for more details on:
Tip
There are over $6000 in prizes. You are eligible for an overall prize, a bonus prize, and a feedback prize!
Stay engaged throughout the Hackathon by joining our weekly virtual gatherings on Discord. Each session kicks off with a live demo, followed by open Q&A—whether you have questions about your project, need guidance, or just want to co-work and hack alongside other participants and the Diagrid team. In addition, we recommend checking out the Dapr community calls and keeping a pulse on other interesting upcoming events!
| Event | Description | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| (05/14) Wednesday, May 14th @ 9 AM PST | Virtual Dapr Community Call | Join |
| (05/16) Friday, May 16th @ 8 AM PST | Virtual Hackathon Kick-off | Register |
| (05/20) Tuesday, May 20th @ 5:30 PST | In-person Dapr AI Hack in Seattle | Register |
| (06/11) Wednesday, June 11th @ 9 AM PST | Virtual Dapr Community Call | Join |