HackGames to unlock AI opportunities for small eCommerce businesses

HackGames

A tech competition for small e-commerce businesses promises the opportunity to win $50,000 worth of tailored AI-centred strategies and solutions. Developed collaboratively with the Australia’s eCommerce and tech leaders, HackGames challenges small businesses to come up with a solution to a problem statement in a one-day challenge in Melbourne.

The winner of the competition will receive the opportunity to work closely with Australia’s prominent tech industry figures and tech innovators to tackle their most pressing business challenge using AI.

“Our mission with HackGames is to democratise access to high-level resources and innovation for small businesses,” said Alita Harvey-Rodriguez, Founder of MI Academy, who organised the HackGames. “The winning business will receive a life-changing opportunity to collaborate with some of Australia’s top retail and AI experts, creating solutions that are transformative, scalable, and tailored to their needs.”

HackGames aims deliver actionable, bespoke AI solutions that address the unique challenges of a small eCommerce business, from streamlining operations to driving customer engagement through AI-powered personalisation.

Applications for HackGames 2025 are open until 1 March. Further details are available at the Mi Academy website.