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Get Coding for a Chance to Win £3,000 – Payara Hackathon ‘Generative AI on Jakarta EE’ is On!

Jakarta EE
Dominika Tasarz
Published: 03 Oct 2024
Updated: 21 Oct 2025

We’re excited to announce that the 3rd edition of Payara Hackathon is now open for sign ups! Find out more !

The Payara Hackathon – Generative AI on Jakarta EE – will be running from the 2nd of October until the 6th of November and this time, we are challenging you to push the boundaries of enterprise Java development to create futureproof applications. This hackathon gives you the chance to create and showcase ground-breaking applications that harness the power of Generative AI within the Jakarta EE platform.

Whether you’re passionate about AI or a driven Java developer, this is your chance to innovate and help us showcase how Jakarta EE is a valuable solution for developing tomorrow’s apps. Winners will be spotlighted across our platforms, earn money prizes, and present their solutions to a worldwide audience.

Power up Your Jakarta EE…
…with AI!

Your Mission:

Develop a prototype or proof-of-concept application that seamlessly integrates Generative AI with the Jakarta EE platform, demonstrating practical use cases for AI in real-world enterprise environments.

Why Participate?

  • Expand your network: Work solo or team up for a multidisciplinary approach, welcoming participants globally.

  • Advance the community: A chance to innovate, push the limits of Jakarta EE, and gain recognition for your solutions.

  • Gain international recognition: Winners will be spotlighted across our platforms, earn money prizes, and present their solutions to a worldwide audience.

Awards

  • First Place – £3,000
  • Second Place – £2,000
  • Third Place – £1,000
  • Payara & Eclipse Foundation Swag Bag for the Top 10 contestants

How to Enter?

  1. Fill in the signup form on this page. Make sure you enter all the data!
  2. Make sure you familiarise yourself with Payara Platform and Jakarta EE using some useful resources linked on this page.
  3. Before submitting your entry, make sure you check the Submission Requirements (Section 4 of the Hackathon Rules)
  4. You have until midnight (GMT) of November 6th 2024 to submit your entry details on the Hackathon Final Task Submission page here.
  5. Winners will be notified via email and publicly announced by the end of December 2024
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