Start-up contest

Join the Rebels! Impact the Future.

07.12.2023
The deadline for announcing the competition results has been postponed to Friday, December 15th.
01.12.2023
We are delighted to inform you that the submission period for our recently held contest has officially concluded. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who showed interest and took the time to participate.

After a thorough review of all submissions, we are pleased to announce that we have received a total of 7 applications. Among these, 5 submissions have successfully met all the formal criteria and have been forwarded for substantive evaluation.

We are now in the process of conducting a detailed assessment of these qualifying entries. The creativity and effort put forth in these submissions have been truly impressive, and we look forward to sharing the results with you soon.
About
GAIA, in partnership with Dictador, is launching a contest for startups that is based on the work of Virtual Florence – Collective Intelligence Workshop which consists of world-class experts and Mika, the first AI CEO for Dictador; who were working in the frame of Collective Creativity methods on 14 March 2023 in Salzburg. The solution should be supported by artificial intelligence that supports humans and society in their psychological, emotional, spiritual and intellectual development. For the winner, in addition to the grand prize, there is also a specially designed mentoring programme based on the Peak State Experience and Group Flow protocols developed by the iMind Institute.
Contest Task
Join the Rebels! How to create an environment, a platform, a solution, which uses gamification and flow state to teach in psychologically safe ways, things like:
  • positive and moral behaviour
  • pro-social behaviour and cooperation
  • responsibility and self-esteem
  • sustainability
  • art and science
Detailed information about rules and regulations of the contest in the file „Contest Regulations” below.
Prize
The prize is sponsored by Dictador, the only company in the world where the CEO is a robot. The prize pool for the competition is EUR 200,000:
  • EUR 50,000
  • EUR 100,000 in NFT Arthouse spirits DAO
  • EUR 50,000 in the form of art
STAGE 1 – Prize
As part of the prize pool, the Winner receives a prize of 20,000 euro for proposing the best solution based on the theme of the competition.
STAGE 2 – Prize
Within the prize pool, the Winner additionally may receive prizes worth 180,000 euros, it is: 30,000 euros, which is distributed to cover the participation and prize in hackathon; 100,000 euros in the form of NFT Art house spirits DAO and 50,000 euros in the form of art, for the acceleration of the idea described in the Form within the framework of a specially created program by the Organizer if the Winner undertakes the development of the Product.
Timeline of the Contest
November 30, 2023 – the deadline for submission
December 7, 2023
 – the announcement of the results
Results
The Winner of the competition will be announced in November and the prize will be granted during AI Impact Summit in Salzburg, Austria (6-7 March 2024).
Organizers
The Global Artificial Intelligence Alliance (GAIA) is a multidisciplinary impact start-up which uses collective creativity to develop artificial intelligence with compassion. Our team of scientists, entrepreneurs, activists and philosophers globally research AI’s social, sociological, legal, technological and ethical aspects of AI. Collective wisdom has undeniably been deeply ingrained in GAIA’s DNA from the very beginning.
Founder of the Prize
Dictador is for the rebels. We are the Art-House Spirit Brand with the world’s first AI CEO for Dictador. We are a unique combination of art, technology, and long-term investments, creating completely new, non-existent categories of artistic, collector and investment products. Always moving towards creating the most impactful brand in the world. #JoinTheRebels #ImpactTheFuture
How to apply?
To apply, please complete the form below answering all questions fully and truthfully. The application must be submitted no later than November 30, 2023. The organizers will announce the results of the competition on the GAIA website.