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☰☰AI · Global · Virtual · Free to Enter
Global AI Hackathon
What if AI could see heat and solve it?
Join developers, researchers, students, and climate innovators from around the world to build AI applications powered by FortyGuard's Temperature API and hyperlocal temperature intelligence.
About the Hackathon
Building the World’s Temperature AI is a global virtual AI hackathon designed to inspire the next generation of climate technology.
Using FortyGuard's NVIDIA-recognized Temperature API, participants gain access to hyperlocal urban temperature intelligence measured 2 meters above the ground, enabling them to create practical AI solutions for cities, infrastructure, energy, and public safety. Whether you're an experienced AI engineer or a student building your first project, this is your opportunity to solve real-world challenges with real data.
$6,000
Total Prize Pool
2 Weeks
Build Sprint
7 Tracks
Challenge Areas
Global
Open Worldwide
Powered By
FortyGuard provides hyperlocal urban temperature intelligence powered by NVIDIA-recognized Large Temperature Models. Participants will build using production-ready AI infrastructure designed for climate resilience.
2m
Above Ground Measurement
20 m²
Hyperlocal Resolution
NVIDIA
Recognized Technology
Real-time
Live Data Feed
Phoenix, AZ — Street Level Heat Map
112°F
Current Temp
Extreme
Risk Level
20 m²
Coverage
POST /v1/heat-intelligence { "location": "Phoenix, AZ", "temperature_f": 112, "risk_level": "extreme", "resolution": "20m²", "measured_at": "2m above ground", "credits_remaining": 999999 }
Key sessions, mentor talks, and important milestones across the 2 week hackathon.
August 18–30, 2026 · Fully Online · All times GST (UTC+4)
All times in GST (UTC+4). Schedule subject to change.
Fawad Shah
Speaker · Software Engineering Lead, FortyGuard
About
Fawad Shah leads software engineering at FortyGuard. Over eight years his career has spanned fintech, social commerce and sports tech, where he built distributed, cloud-native systems in Python and Node/TypeScript on AWS, focusing on microservices, event-driven architecture and API-first design. He has led engineering teams through end-to-end delivery, from architecture and API contracts to launch.
Session Schedule
Session Focus
Why Participate
Win your share of $6,000 in prizes. 1st — $3,000 · 2nd — $2,000 · 3rd — $1,000
Receive free access to FortyGuard's Temperature API®, trial credits, and developer resources.
Build AI applications that improve cities, reduce heat risk, and strengthen climate resilience.
Access internship opportunities, incubation pathways, and exposure to industry partners.
Winning teams receive certificates and promotion across FortyGuard and partner channels.
Prize Pool
Compete for cash prizes and career-defining recognition.
2nd Place
$2,000
$3,000
Cash prize + internship pathway + partner promotion
3rd Place
$1,000
All participants receive certificates. Top teams receive career opportunities and partner visibility.
NVIDIA AI Hardware Prize
Each winning team will receive an NVIDIA Jetson AI Developer Kit — purpose-built hardware to accelerate your AI journey beyond the hackathon.
Up to 67 TOPS
AI Performance
1,024 CUDA Cores
+ 32 Tensor Cores
6-Core ARM CPU
Cortex-A78AE
8 GB LPDDR5
High-bandwidth Memory
Perfect for AI, robotics, computer vision, and edge intelligence.
* Terms and Conditions Apply. Hardware prizes subject to availability and eligibility requirements.
Challenge Tracks
Select one challenge — or combine multiple — to build an original solution.
Design cooler, smarter cities using hyperlocal temperature intelligence. Build AI systems that help urban planners, residents, and emergency services navigate heat at a city scale.
Build Examples
Technologies
Inspiration
Not sure where to start? Explore real prototype applications built using the same Temperature API® and challenge tracks you'll use during the hackathon. These examples are here to spark ideas, demonstrate what's possible, and inspire you to create something uniquely your own.
Participant Benefits
Who Should Join
We're looking for builders from all backgrounds. No climate expertise required — just curiosity and the drive to create meaningful solutions.
Participate solo or with a team (max 3). No climate background required.
Process
Create your team and secure your spot.
Develop your solution during the two-week sprint.
Present your project before the deadline.
Compete for prizes, recognition, and career opportunities.
Schedule
Registration Opens
July 20
Build Sprint (2 Weeks)
Aug 18 – Aug 30
Project Submission
Aug 30
Judging
Sept 1 – 15
Winner Announcement
Sept 16
FAQs
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General
5 questions
A global online AI hackathon — “Building the World’s Temperature AI” — where you build applications on FortyGuard's hyper-local temperature data to solve real urban-heat problems.
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