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About the challenge
SMathHacks is the annual 36 hour hackathon hosted by the NC School of Science and Math, open to all North Carolina students. Students will collaborate to build innovative software projects, explore new technologies, and have fun along the way. In short, this is your ticket to meet new friends and build cool projects, in 36 hours.
Requirements
What to Build
SMathHacks 2026 has four main tracks: Interface Design, Hardware, Data Science, and AI & Machine Learning.
What to Submit
- 3-minute video pitching your project (including project demos)
- Source code as a GitHub repository
- Links to live demos of your "hack" (if applicable)
- Project write-up on devpost
Prizes
8 non-cash prizes
Interface Design Grand Prize
Interface Design Grand Prize
1 winner
3D Creating Pen
Interface Design Runner-Up Prize
Interface Design Runner-Up Prize
1 winner
Deep Sea Research Submarine Legos
Hardware Grand Prize
Hardware Grand Prize
1 winner
Mini Drone
Hardware Runner-Up Prize
Hardware Runner-Up Prize
1 winner
Water Vortex Decor/Night Light
Data Science Grand Prize
Data Science Grand Prize
1 winner
Sony Headphones
Data Science Runner-Up Prize
Data Science Runner-Up Prize
1 winner
Ocean Wave Light Cube/Hologram
AI and Machine Learning Grand Prize
AI and Machine Learning Grand Prize
1 winner
JBL Speaker
AI and Machine Learning Runner-Up Prize
AI and Machine Learning Runner-Up Prize
1 winner
Insulated Coffee Tumbler
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
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Judging Criteria
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