Solana x AI Students Hack

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Host by

Solana Students Africa

Hackathon Mode

HYBRID

Ecosystem

Venue

University Of Lagos

Tech Stack

All

Participants

SBD

16846+

Links

10,000 USD

Available in Prizes

DeFi + AI Analytics2,000 USDC

AI-Powered Metadata Engines2,000 USDC

Campus Tools with Solana Pay2,000 USDC

AI agents 2,000 USDC

Education & Accessibility using LLMs + Smart Contracts2,000 USDC

Description

The event will introduce students to Solana blockchain development and AI agents, equipping them with the tools to build real-world applications at the intersection of Web3 and AI.

Who It’s For

Exclusively for university students in Africa
Beginner-friendly; no prior Solana or AI experience needed
Focused on onboarding African students

Tools / Frameworks

Students will build solutions using:

Solana (Anchor, Solana Pay, SPL tokens)
AI Agents (LangChain, OpenAI, Gaia, custom inference logic)

Project Tracks:

DeFi + AI Analytics
AI-Powered Metadata Engines
Campus Tools with Solana Pay
AI agents
Education & Accessibility using LLMs + Smart Contracts

Format

3-weeks hackathon + Pre-Hack Workshops (can also be extended to accommodate onboarding before building)

Phase	Activities
Pre-Week	Physical Solana + AI onboarding workshops (Discord group creation)
Week 1	Kickoff, team formation, hacking begins
Week 2	Hacking, mentor check-ins (Remote)
Week 3	Demos, judging, GitHub repo showcase

Submission format

Every submission is expected to have:

Deployed links to projects
Github repositories of projects and builders

N.B: Ready-made projects / new projects are acceptable as submissions.

Benefits for Students

Hands-on experience with real-world Web3 x AI tools
Prizes for innovation, technical depth, and student impact
Mentorship and guided learning.

FAQs

How many members can be in a team?

Can I do solo?

Can I use an existing project or product?

Will there be mentors or workshops during the hackathon?

Will there be a certificate of participation?

Will there be a pre-hackathon event?

What programming language can I use?

Can team members be from different schools?

Can I showcase my hackathon project on my LinkedIn or Resume.

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DeFi + AI Analytics

2,000 USDC

DeFi + AI Analytics

First Place1,500 USDC

Second Place500 USDC

DeFi + AI Analytics

Judging Criteria

Focuses on financial impact and AI-driven insights.

AI Integration Excellence

Meaningful use of AI for financial data analysis, prediction, or insights
Clear presentation of complex financial data
Real-time data processing and analysis capabilities
Integration with DeFi protocols for actionable insights

DeFi Protocol Innovation

Creative use of Solana DeFi primitives (AMMs, lending, staking)
Smart contract security and efficiency
Integration with SPL tokens and Solana ecosystem
Potential for real-world adoption in financial markets

AI-Powered Metadata Engines

2,000 USDC

AI-Powered Metadata Engines

First Place1,500 USDC

Second Place500 USDC

AI-Powered Metadata Engines

Judging Criteria

Emphasizes AI model performance and blockchain integration

AI Model Performance

Accuracy and relevance of metadata generation
Quality of natural language processing
Semantic accuracy of generated metadata
Handling of edge cases and error scenarios

Blockchain Integration

Efficient on-chain metadata storage and retrieval
Proper use of Solana's account model for metadata
Cost optimization for metadata operations

Campus Tools with Solana Pay

2,000 USDC

Campus Tools with Solana Pay

First Place1,500 USDC

Second Place500 USDC

Campus Tools with Solana Pay

Judging Criteria

Prioritizes real campus utility and Solana Pay implementation

Solana Pay Implementation

Proper integration of Solana Pay protocol
Transaction handling and error management
Security measures for payment processing

Campus-Specific Utility

Addresses real campus needs (food, transport, events, services)
User research and problem validation
Potential for adoption by multiple universities

AI agents

2,000 USDC

AI agents

First Place1,500 USDC

Second Place500 USDC

AI agents

Judging Criteria

Evaluates autonomy, blockchain interaction, and coordination

Agent Intelligence & Autonomy

Sophisticated decision-making capabilities
Natural language understanding and generation
Goal-oriented behavior and task completion

Blockchain Interaction

Ability to execute on-chain transactions autonomously
Smart contract interaction

Education & Accessibility using LLMs + Smart Contracts

2,000 USDC

Education & Accessibility using LLMs + Smart Contracts

First Place1,500 USDC

Second Place500 USDC

Education & Accessibility using LLMs + Smart Contracts

Judging Criteria

Measures learning impact and inclusion

Educational Impact

Learning effectiveness and pedagogical approach
Accessibility features for diverse learners
Measurable learning outcomes

LLM Integration Quality

Effective use of language models for education
Personalized learning experiences
Content generation and adaptation

Disclaimer：

HackQuest, as a hackathon platform provider, is not involved in the final judging and reward distribution for any hackathon unless specifically stated otherwise. If no or few submissions meet the host's quality standards, the prize may be subject to change.