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It focuses on bridging the digital divide by building and optimizing public sector connectivity networks, particularly in underserved regions, to support equitable access to education, healthcare, and governance. \u200bHackathon Challange \u200bThe AI for Connectivity Hackathon II: Building Resilient Networks challenges participants to develop\u00a0open-source AI solutions\u00a0for managing public sector networks, ensuring\u00a0efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable\u00a0operations for schools and healthcare facilities in underserved regions. The goal is to\u00a0improve planning, procurement, operations, and maintenance\u00a0using AI, addressing challenges like\u00a0high costs, energy inefficiency, and network failures\u00a0while enhancing access to critical services. Winning teams get\u00a0mentorship, resources, and technical credits\u00a0to develop their solutions further. \u200bPrizes \u200b\ud83c\udfc6Acceleration Opportunity \u200bThe top teams from this hackathon will secure a spot in the exclusive 6-week\u00a0GIGA &amp; lablab NEXT\u00a0incubator program. \u200b \u200bImportant Info \u2757\ufe0f \u200b\u200bFinal project submissions will be hosted on\u00a0lablab.ai\u00a0platform. \u200b \u200bOn-site Speakers \u200b\u200bIndustry experts from our partner organizations will be on-site to share insights, provide mentorship, and help you make the most of the latest tech tools. 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