Welcome to the Yelp AI API Hackathon! Build the Future of Local Discovery with AI Join us for an exciting opportunity to revolutionize how people discover and interact with local businesses! The Yelp AI API Hackathon challenges developers to create innovative web or mobile applications powered by Yelp's cutting-edge AI API as the primary data source. This hackathon puts Yelp's powerful AI-driven local business data directly in your hands. You'll have access to comprehensive information about restaurants, services, and businesses worldwide, enhanced by conversational AI capabilities to create truly unique user experiences. Whether you're building a personalized dining recommendation engine, a smart travel companion, or an innovative business discovery tool, the possibilities are endless. Using new agentic action capabilities, Yelp's AI API supports conversational restaurant reservations at thousands of locations across the US & Canada. You can try the AI API Playground here (Yelp account required). The Challenge Create a NEW, fully functional application that leverages Yelp AI API's capabilities. Your project will be judged equally on technological implementation, design excellence, potential impact, and creative innovation. Top submissions will compete for $5,000 in total prizes, and exclusive rights to use the Yelp Hackathon Winner badge.
