Name: OpenCV AI Competition 2026
Start: 2026-08-25T18:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-27T06:59:00.000Z

Question 1

Who can participate in the competition?

Accepted Answer

Anyone above the legal age of majority in their country of residence can participate. All countries/territories are eligible, excluding standard exceptions.

Question 2

What are the key technologies required for participation?

Accepted Answer

Every entry must use OpenCV 5 for substantive image or video analysis and run a meaningful component on AWS.

Question 3

What is the total prize money?

Accepted Answer

There is a total of $12,000 in cash prizes, including a First Place Grand Prize of $5,000, Second Place of $3,000, Third Place of $2,000, and two optional $1,000 awards for Best Use of COOL and Agentic Vision.

Question 4

When is the deadline for final project submissions?

Accepted Answer

Final projects are due on October 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

Question 5

When will the winners be announced?

Accepted Answer

Winners are scheduled to be announced on November 10, 2026, during an OpenCV Live! webinar or another announced OpenCV channel.

OpenCV AI Competition 2026

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