Maldives AI Lab

Building the Maldives' National AI & Data capability under Maldives 2.0.

A joint initiative by MINDCo & Bank of Maldives.

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Highlights from Co.Lab26 Hackathon 🎥

Two days. Countless ideas. Late-night builds, teamwork, problem-solving, and practical AI innovation, all in one unforgettable hackathon experience.

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Closing Remarks by Mohamed Ushau, Head of @Futuremdv, reflected on the collaboration and innovation demonstrated throughout Co.Lab 26.

Co.Lab 26 marks the first step in the Maldives AI Lab journey, with much more ahead.

Thank you to everyone who shaped this journey.

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Congratulations to the winners of the Co.Lab26 Hackathon!

🥇 1st Place: Team Alpha
🥈 2nd Place: AfterCode
🥉 3rd Place: Abdulla Falih

Thank you to all for making this an incredible experience.
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Snapshots from the final presentation sessions of the Co.Lab 26 Hackathon.

Presentations featured:
RTI4All — RTI4ALL
Abdulla Falih — MV-AIHA
Public Service — FahiExemp
Alpha — Ehy
AtollFeeNa — Atoll Feena

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Snapshots from the Co.Lab 26 Hackathon final presentations.

Presentations featured:
Ahmed Mansoor — Swipe Market
AfterCode — AfterArrival
Munsif Mansoor — SwipeStore
Eleventh Law — VerifyPortal
Project Zero — Alhu

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The build phase is complete!

Submissions are in, presentation draws have been selected, and participants are now preparing their final pitch presentations.

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The final sprint continues at the Co.Lab26 Hackathon!

Participants and teams are building, refining, and collaborating as their ideas take shape.

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Meet the teams on Track 2 at the Co.Lab26 Hackathon.

These teams will be working with BML’s Swipe API to develop innovative fintech solutions.

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Meet the teams on Track 1 at the Co.Lab26 Hackathon.

These teams will be developing practical AI solutions focused on addressing real challenges and opportunities in the Maldives.

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As teams move from planning into development, Mohamed Jailam, CEO of @javaabumv, spoke on mindset, collaboration, effective use of AI tools, and staying focused on building practical, scalable solutions.

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Hacking Begins at Co.Lab 26 Hackathon!

Teams are setting up their development environments, and beginning the early stages of development while engaging with mentors for guidance and feedback.

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Snapshots from team formation at the Co.Lab26 Hackathon.

Participants connected through shared interests & expertise, formed teams, & began registering projects aimed at building practical AI-powered and fintech solutions.

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Aminath Ahlaam, Manager, Strategic Planning and Projects at @mindcomdv, introduced the Maldives AI Lab & highlighted on practical AI adoption, shared national capability, & collaboration to solve operational challenges across the Maldives.

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The Co.Lab 26 Hackathon officially begins with opening remarks by Afrah Ahmed, Director of Cards, @bankofmaldives.

During the session, participants are introduced to the objectives of the hackathon and the role of AI-driven innovations.

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