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OpenAI Codex Ambassadors
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Quick Answer
Join the OpenAI Codex Community Hackathon in Kochi to build intelligent systems and developer tools, competing for OpenAI API credits and ChatGPT Pro subscriptions.
The Codex Community Hackathon in Kochi is an in-person event organized by OpenAI Codex Ambassadors, a community-driven initiative supported by OpenAI. This hackathon invites ambitious builders in the region to move beyond basic prompts and focus on orchestrating sophisticated intelligent systems using OpenAI Codex.
Who Should Apply This hackathon is designed for developers and innovators passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI. Participants should be excited by the prospect of building advanced AI applications and developer tools. Approval for participation is on an individual basis, and each member of a potential team must register and be approved separately.
Tracks & Themes Participants are encouraged to explore and build within several key areas:
Format & Timeline This is a strictly in-person event held in Kakkanad, Kerala. Registration opens at 9:00 AM, with the hackathon officially commencing at 10:00 AM sharp. To ensure a smooth start and fairness for all participants, check-in will close promptly at 10:00 AM, and late arrivals cannot be admitted. The event concludes at 2:30 PM.
Prizes An impressive prize pool of OpenAI API credits is available for the top teams:
Eligibility Open to individual builders and teams. All participants must register individually and provide their OpenAI Organization ID during the registration process. Instructions for finding your OpenAI Org ID are provided on the registration page.
How to Apply Register for the hackathon via the official application link. Remember that if you plan to attend as part of a team, every team member must register and receive individual approval to ensure admission due to limited space.
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What You Get
Replit Developer Credits — up to 50% off
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Hostinger Cloud Credits — up to 50% off
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Manus AI Credits — up to 50% off
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Higgsfield AI Credits — up to 54% off
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Microsoft Cloud Credits — up to ₹1.4Cr
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