GatewayGS & The AEI Initiative: AI 4 Earth Hackathon

About the challenge

The AI 4 Earth Hackathon is an open-ended AI problem-solving challenge dedicated to our planet. Participants are free to identify a real-world environmental or sustainability problem of their choosing and design a solution using modern AI tools and techniques.

Rather than restricting teams to a narrow ecological theme, the event emphasizes:

• Creative problem selection: Finding unique angles to address climate change, conservation, energy, or sustainability.

• Practical, real-world impact: Building tools that can actually make a difference for the planet or local communities.

• Thoughtful use of AI: Leveraging LLMs, APIs, automation, data analysis, or AI agents to tackle complex environmental datasets.

• Clear articulation of why the solution matters: Explaining the environmental urgency behind your project.

Projects can span any domain within the green space (renewable energy, wildlife conservation, carbon tracking, sustainable agriculture, waste reduction, climate education, etc.), as long as AI plays a meaningful role in the solution.

Teams will be evaluated on problem clarity, technical implementation, innovation, and potential environmental impact.

Get started

1. Form a team (or work solo).

2. Identify an environmental problem you care about or have personally observed.

3. Design and build an AI-powered solution using any tools or platforms you choose.

4. Submit your project with a short explanation of the problem, solution, and AI usage.

No prior hackathon experience is required. This event is designed to be welcoming to beginners while still offering depth and challenge for experienced builders passionate about climate tech.