FAU and P&G Host dAIper Hackathon Focused on AI and Computer Vision
May 15, 2026 — The dAIper Hackathon, held from April 24 to 26, 2026, was a collaborative innovation event between the Erlangen National High Performance Computing Center (NHR@FAU) and Procter & Gamble (P&G).
Credit: FAU/TF
Focused on advancing computer vision and AI through real-world industrial challenges, the event attracted 34 selected participants working alongside 12 team members from both the FAU and P&G sides. The experts from academia and industry provided hands-on mentorship, helping teams explore modern foundation models and classical computer vision techniques applied to complex imagery.
The hackathon took place at the Speinshart Monastery, specifically the Scientific Center for AI and SuperTech (SSC), a unique venue that offers the perfect environment for creative and focused collaboration. Surrounded by centuries of history and a spirit of innovation, participants found quiet workspaces for intensive teamwork. SCC provided on-site accommodation and full catering, and an atmosphere that encouraged a full focus and inspiration far beyond the routines of everyday university life.
To support these efforts, participants were provided with NHR@FAU resources, leveraging high-performance computing to handle the large-scale data and intensive processing required for cutting-edge AI solutions. This three-day session successfully bridged the gap between scientific research and industrial application.
The participants reached high-quality results on four very challenging tasks. Four award-winning student teams received prizes donated by P&G: The Absorbents (gold), DeepDAIper (silver), dAIcon (bronze), Clean Diapers (honourable mention).
Source: FAU
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