LIMA, Peru – NTT DATA Europe & Latam, NEAR Protocol, and Meta Pool have announced the Blockchain AI Innovator Hackathon, a new initiative aimed at driving tech innovation in Peru and gathering top talent from the local ecosystem.
Key Highlights:
- The Blockchain AI Innovator Hackathon will bring together Peru’s top tech talent in Lima to create solutions using blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI).
- The event will take place from May 16 to 18, offering prizes and visibility to teams that include at least one blockchain technology expert.
- This initiative positions Peru as an emerging innovation hub in Latin America by connecting the local tech community with industry leaders.
The hackathon will be held at the modern Bloom Tower space, located in the Magdalena district of Lima.
What Does the Initiative Involve?
The competition offers a unique opportunity for developers, designers, and entrepreneurs to build disruptive solutions that combine blockchain and AI, two technologies that are transforming industries globally.
Multidisciplinary teams will collaborate over three intensive days to bring innovative ideas to life and compete for meaningful prizes.
They will also engage with Web3 ecosystem leaders, including the Meta Pool developer team, who will serve as both judges and mentors.
One of the key requirements is that each team must include at least one member with advanced technical knowledge of blockchain, ensuring a high level of competition and the creation of viable solutions.
Organizers emphasize that the event aims to promote real-world impact solutions in sectors such as finance, healthcare, logistics, and education.
It also provides a platform for emerging developers to showcase their talent to leading tech companies.
This event is part of a broader agenda positioning Peru as a rising innovation hub in Latin America, strengthening ties between the private sector, tech communities, and decentralized platforms like NEAR.
Through initiatives like the Blockchain AI Innovator Hackathon, Peru is cementing its place on Latin America’s tech innovation map.
The collaboration between NTT DATA Europe & Latam, NEAR Protocol, and Meta Pool not only fosters the creation of high-impact solutions but also opens new doors for the local tech community to connect, build, and grow within the global blockchain and AI ecosystem.
