GemiKnights is a fast-paced, 12-hour hackathon hosted by Knight Hacks at UCF. This event focuses on building projects using artificial intelligence and invites UCF students of all skill levels to create new AI solutions. Participants can tackle real-world problems, or find new ways to improve user experiences with machine learning.

What to Expect

  • 12 hours of hacking with teammates or on your own
  • Workshops and mentor support focused on AI tools and frameworks
  • Final project demos judged on creativity, functionality, and effective AI use

 

Requirements

What to Build  

  • Create a project that uses AI in a meaningful way. You can build from scratch or use existing frameworks and libraries, but you must submit during the event timeframe. All code must be written during the hackathon. You can use boilerplate or open-source tools and frameworks.

 

Project and Submission Requirements

To be considered for judging, each team must submit the following:

  • Describe what you built, how it functions, and the impact it aims to make.

  • A GitHub repository link – Your code should be publicly accessible or shared with judges for review.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

3 non-cash prizes
1st
1 winner

Prize: MSI 25" 250 Hz Gaming Monitor

2nd
1 winner

Prize: Mona Plush

[MLH] Best Use of Gemini API
1 winner

Google Branded Backpack It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project? - Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice - Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers - Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend?

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Knight Hacks Team

Knight Hacks Team

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation
    This category evaluates creativity and novelty of thought. Projects should demonstrate new thinking and innovative problem solving.
  • Technical Skill
    Evaluates the quality, depth, and robustness of implementing the project. Judges will be looking for sound engineering, effective use of technologies, and neat, defendable code.
  • Wow Factor
    It addresses problems in innovative ways, making a real difference and showing strong potential for growth. The solution engages with its creativity and motivates a better future through its forward-thinking approach.
  • Design & User Experience (UX)
    Pays attention to the extent to which intuitive, aesthetically pleasing, and elegant the interface is. The project must be easy to use, lovely, and well-designed.
  • Presentation
    Checks how effectively and engagingly the project is presented. This includes the quality of the demo and the completeness, clarity, and quality of documentation.

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