Partner Challenges

Take on real-world AI challenges from Switzerland's leading companies at the Swiss {ai} Weeks Hackathon in Zurich

24 challenges
Real-World Problems
Zurich Hackathon

Investment Advisor for Stocks

Could an AI advisor that speaks like a friend help trading clients make smarter investment decisions?

Problem

Trading clients are constantly on the lookout for new investment opportunities. While they consume a large volume of news articles, they often lack the knowledge to determine which stocks best match their needs. Additionally, many do not fully understand key financial terms.

Why hack? 🎯

  • •Increase financial literacy of private investors and better investment decisions for trading clients.
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17.09.25, 14:30Q&A Session for challenges by VZ

Next-Gen Damage Estimation

How accurately can AI predict real-world insurance claim costs based on limited inputs like text and images?

Problem

Insurance companies receive thousands of claims every day, often with limited information: short text descriptions and a few images. Manually reviewing and estimating the damage cost is time-consuming, inconsistent, and expensive.

Why hack? 🎯

  • •Real-World Impact: Helps automate and speed up insurance processes, improving customer experience.
  • •Measurable Results: Predictions can be validated against real payouts – perfect for scoring and demos.
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17.09.25, 14:30Q&A Session for challenges by VZ

Real Estate Condition Analysis

Can AI evaluate and categorize the condition of a property – or its individual components?

Problem

In real estate transactions, buyers often face uncertainty regarding the true condition of a property. Traditional sales documentation – comprising photos, descriptions, and renovation histories – is subjective and inconsistent, making it difficult to assess renovation needs or estimate future costs. This lack of clarity can lead to poor investment decisions, unexpected renovation expenses, and mistrust among stakeholders. At the same time, sellers, agents, and financial institutions lack a standardized, data-driven method to objectively assess or communicate the physical condition of a property or its components. While tools for estimating renovation needs do exist, they typically rely on statistical averages and theoretical lifespans rather than the actual, observed condition of building elements. This gap undermines trust, slows down decision-making, and increases risk in financing.

Why hack? 🎯

  • •For buyers: Transparent decision-making basis, realistic renovation budget planning
  • •For sellers: Trust-enhancing sales documents that objectively demonstrate property condition
  • •For banks/financiers: Improved risk assessment for mortgage lending
  • •For agents: Automated, data-driven sales arguments
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17.09.25, 14:30Q&A Session for challenges by VZ