An Exclusive High-Quality Hackathon In Waterloo

Published on 1/26/2025

The Future of Intelligence Amplification Hackathon

Expand Minds, Transform Futures.

About the Event

Glory AI and Aleph One Labs invite visionaries to reimagine human potential at our inaugural Intelligence Amplification (IA) Hackathon in Waterloo. Join a 24-hour sprint to pioneer tools that elevate learning, problem-solving, and creativity.

Winning teams will unlock:

  • Revolutionary tech prizes
  • Career-defining mentorship
  • Global recognition
  • Pathways to commercialization
  • Fully comped tickets to Intelligence x AI Summit

Why Join?

Intelligence Amplification isn’t just a concept—it’s the next frontier. This hackathon bridges AI, cognitive science, and education to create tools that empower humanity.

Theme: Expand Minds, Transform Futures

Dive into challenges like:

  • Adaptive learning systems
  • Memory-enhancing interfaces
  • Collaborative AI agents
    Bring your own ideas or tackle curated problems designed with industry partners.

Your Mission

Collaborate. Build. Revolutionize.

Key Sessions to Fuel Innovation

1. The Future of Intelligence Amplification (Keynote)

Explore IA’s evolution—from early brain-computer interfaces to today’s AI-driven cognitive tools.

2. Essential Tools for IA (Technical Deep Dive)

Deep dive into frameworks like Pydantic AI for agentic AI building, Cursor/Cline for AI prototyping, and neurofeedback APIs.

3. Designing for Cognitive Impact (Workshop)

Learn to craft interfaces that don’t just “work”—they teach with mentors from edtech and neurotech startups.

Who Should Compete?

We need multidisciplinary rebels:

  • Engineers: Coders fluent in AI/ML, AR/VR, or neural data pipelines.
  • Designers: UI/UX innovators who turn complexity into intuitive experiences.
  • Cognitive Scientists: Researchers obsessed with memory, learning, or decision-making.
  • Educators & Strategists: Visionaries bridging human potential and tech.
  • Wildcards: Biohackers, gamers, artists—think differently.

Your 24-Hour Odyssey

Hour 0-1: Ignite

  • Player Card Activation: Gamified profiles with skills tracking.
  • Lightning Pitches: Recruit allies or join forces.

Hours 2-12: Build

  • Prototype with EEG headsets, AR kits, and AI APIs.
  • Midnight Checkpoint: Pitch progress to mentors.

Hours 13-22: Refine

  • Neuro-Design Sprint: Optimize for cognitive impact.
  • Ambassador Power Hour: Unlock bonus tools/mentorship.

Hours 23-24: Shine

  • Present to judges from Aleph One Labs, Meta Reality Labs, and MIT Media Lab.
  • Live demos + brutal Q&A.

Epic Rewards

  • Cognitive Catalyst Award: EEG headsets + Championship Ring + $5K cash + Summit tickets.
  • General Catalyst Award: $2K cash + $500 LLM credits.
  • Mind Warrior Award: $1K cash + $300 LLM credits.
  • Mentor’s Choice: Meta-Ray Ban glasses.
  • Player Card MVPs: Custom rings + Hall of Fame feature.

Rules of Engagement

  • Teams: 2-3 members.
  • Build fresh or expand projects—prove 24-hour progress (submit public GitHub repo).
  • Priority: Human-centric impact over flashy tech.

Join the IA Vanguard

  • Applications close Feb 14th.
  • Finalists gain early access to neurotech toolkits and ambassador perks.

Pre-Event Workshop: Fuel Your Strategy

Feb 23rd, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • Meta Study Deep Dive: Trends, ethics, and challenges in IA.
  • Meet the Judges & Mentors: Lightning intros from industry legends.
  • Team Formation Mini-Games:
    • Skill Synergy Roulette: Timed puzzles for team matching.
    • Idea Speed Dating: Pitch half-baked concepts.

Ready to Amplify?

Waterloo. Feb 24-26. Let’s hack the future of intelligence.