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Scale Without Borders is hosting a fully virtual AI Hackathon for newcomers and immigrants across Canada. Schedule May 21 (6-9 PM EST): Kick off, Opening Ceremony, Industry panel, workshops May 22: Drop-in mentor support and workshop sessions May 23: Refine pitch and finalize project for submission May 24: Project submission deadline May 27: Selected teams advance to Demo Day to present their projects to judges Join us to build innovative AI projects, connect with mentors and industry professionals, participate in fun challenges, and showcase your ideas with Canada’s growing tech community. Requirements Participants may build a project for any of the official hackathon challenges or create their own innovative AI solution aligned with the hackathon theme. To complete your submission on Devpost, teams must include: A brief description of the problem your project solves Project title and team member information, including each participant’s full name and the email address they used to apply for the hackathon The challenge category your project is hacking for A demo video or live demo link showcasing the project A short explanation of the technologies and AI tools used A public GitHub repository or source code link (if applicable) Screenshots, slides, or additional supporting materials Projects should be functional prototypes built during the hackathon period. Creativity, impact, usability, and innovation will all be considered during judging. Hackathon Sponsors Prizes $CAD 2,500 in prizes 1st Place Winner $CAD 1,500 in cash 1 winner 2nd Place Winner $CAD 1,000 in cash 1 winner Devpost Achievements Submitting to this hackathon could earn you: <%= name %> <% if (has_levels) { %> level <%= next_level %> <% } %> Judges Sachi Kittur NewHumanx Saswati Soumya Partner at ANB Legal Judging Criteria 1. Problem Alignment & Impact (25%) How effectively the product directly solves the proposed challenge or problem statement. Judges will evaluate the relevance of the solution, the clarity of the problem being addressed, and the potential real-world impact of the product. 2. Technical Execution & Functionality (25%) The quality, reliability, and technical implementation of the solution. Judges will assess functionality, completeness, performance, and the overall execution of the working prototype or product. 3. Creativity & Innovation (25%) How original, creative, and innovative the solution is. Judges will look for unique ideas, thoughtful approaches, strong research, and innovative use of technology or AI. 4. Pitch & Demo Presentation (25%) The clarity, structure, storytelling, and effectiveness of the final presentation or live demo. Judges will evaluate how well teams communicate their solution, demonstrate functionality, and engage the audience.

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CodeSpring 2026 is a hackathon organized by NEI-ISEP — Núcleo de Estudantes de Informática do Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto. Teams of students have a limited time to collaboratively design and build a software solution around a given challenge. The event takes place on-site at ISEP, bringing together developers, designers, and problem-solvers in a fast-paced and creative environment. Participants are encouraged to explore new technologies, push their limits, and deliver innovative solutions from scratch. Requirements TODO Hackathon Sponsors Prizes €1,400 in prizes 1st Place €600 in cash 1 winner 2nd Place €500 in cash 1 winner 3rd Place €300 in cash 1 winner Devpost Achievements Submitting to this hackathon could earn you: <%= name %> <% if (has_levels) { %> level <%= next_level %> <% } %> Judges Luís Cerqueira Program Manager, BLIP João Silva Front-end Developer, Jury Uphold Liliana Novais Software Support Tomás Lopes Software Engineer, BLIP Mentor Judging Criteria AI Integration AI integration in the final product. Theme Relation to the theme. Originality Pitch User Experience Functionality

SmogNet Datathon 2026 is a one-day Data Science & AI challenge organized by the Department of Computer Science, UET Mardan in collaboration with Code for Pakistan and OpenStreetMap. The event is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in solving real-world environmental and civic-tech challenges using modern AI and data science techniques. Participants will work in teams to explore air quality monitoring, anomaly detection, predictive analytics, and smart public alert systems. The datathon focuses on practical learning, teamwork, innovation, and collaboration while encouraging participants to build solutions with real public impact. Students from the 4th to 8th semester are especially encouraged to apply. Event Details Date: 21 May 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Team Size: Maximum 5 members Registration Deadline: 17 May 2026 Registration Policy: Each participant must complete the registration form individually using the same team name. Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. What Makes SmogNet Special Real-world AI & Data Science challenges Team-based problem solving Hands-on technical learning Civic-tech and environmental impact focus Requirements Teams participating in SmogNet Datathon 2026 are expected to develop a working concept, prototype, analysis, or AI/Data Science solution related to air quality monitoring, anomaly detection, prediction systems, or smart public alert systems. Each team must submit: Project title and team information Problem statement and proposed solution Short project description Source code or notebooks used in the project Presentation slides or demo materials A brief explanation of datasets, models, and methodology used Optional demo video or prototype showcase Judging Critera Projects will be evaluated based on: Innovation and creativity Technical implementation Practical impact and usability Data analysis and AI approach Team presentation and demonstration Hackathon Sponsors Prizes $200 in prizes 1st Prize $100 in cash 1 winner 2nd Prize $60 in cash 1 winner 3rd Prize $40 in cash 1 winner Devpost Achievements Submitting to this hackathon could earn you: <%= name %> <% if (has_levels) { %> level <%= next_level %> <% } %> Judges Shahzeb Khan Code for Pakistan Asad Iqbal BIRCUBE Judging Criteria Projects will be judged based on Projects will be judged on innovation, technical implementation, data analysis, practical impact, usability, presentation quality, and teamwork in solving real-world air quality and public alert challenges.

OVERVIEW AI x Data 2.0 24 hours. Real data. No limits. AI as Augmentation — tools that help humans navigate a complex world. You have 13 hours, a team of up to six, and one shared idea: build an AI model that actually helps somebody. Not a leaderboard score. Not a Kaggle submission. A tool a human being could pick up Monday morning and use to do their job better, or live their life better. This year's theme, AI as Augmentation, is a deliberate response to the loudest question students keep asking: what happens to my career when AI does everything? The answer this weekend is: build the thing that proves the question is the wrong one. Every team ships a model paired with an application designed around a real human user — a call-center agent, an applicant, a journalist, a shopper. The model is the engine. The human is still the driver. Four pillars. One theme. You pick one pillar and stay there. Each is a different on-ramp into the same competition — winners are decided overall, not per pillar. Pillar 01 · SML — Subscription Companion. Bank marketing data. Build a tool that helps a call-center agent have a better conversation — not a robocaller, not an auto-prioritizer. The agent uses your tool. Your tool doesn't use them. Pillar 02 · USML — Find Your Cluster. Credit card applications, no labels. Build a tool that lets an applicant self-discover what cluster they fit into. Not so banks can pre-screen — so users can navigate. Pillar 03 · CV — CIFAKE. 120,000 images, half real and half AI-generated. Build the model that helps a human tell the difference, in a world that increasingly can't. Pillar 04 · NLP — Make Reviews Useful. 23,000 women's e-commerce clothing reviews. Turn review text into something useful for shoppers, merchants, or trend analysts. A note on bias in the data. Two of the four datasets (Bank Marketing, Credit Card Applications) carry the historical biases of the systems they came from. We're not pretending the data is clean. You decide what features to keep, drop, transform, or audit — and you defend those choices in your Model Report. That conversation is part of how we judge this weekend. Two days. One binding deadline. 📅 Day 1 — Friday, May 22 · Events on Pine · Downtown Long Beach 13-hour in-person build window. Check-in at 8 AM. Build begins 9:30 AM. Optional LoRA workshop at 3 PM. Dinner 6 PM. On-site build closes 10:30 PM — teams may keep working remotely afterward. 📅 Day 2 — Saturday, May 23 · CSULB Campus Submissions close hard at 10:00 AM Saturday on Devpost + GitHub. Judges score 10–11 AM. Live demos 10–11 AM in parallel pillar rooms. Winners announced 11:30 AM. Closing ceremony at noon. What's on the line 🏆 Cash prizes for 1st / 2nd / 3rd — announced at the opening ceremony. 🤝 Industry judges, recruiters, and faculty in the room on Saturday. 💼 Direct hiring opportunities from sponsor companies actively recruiting from this event. Whatever you ship this weekend — a half-baked notebook, a polished demo, a pivot at hour 11 — you'll know more on Sunday than you did on Friday. That's the whole point. 🔗 datathon26.com 📧 ai.researchcsulb@gmail.com Requirements SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Two places. One deadline. All teams submit to both Devpost and a public GitHub repository by 8:00 AM Saturday, May 23. Late submissions are not accepted — Devpost closes automatically at the cutoff. A · Devpost Project Page ☐ Project name & tagline — one line. ☐ Inspiration — the human user, the problem they face. ☐ What it does — clear, jargon-free. ☐ How we built it — architecture, data usage, key decisions. ☐ Challenges & what's next. ☐ Built with tags — languages, frameworks, models. ☐ Link to GitHub. B · GitHub Repository ☐ Public repo — judges open it without login. ☐ README.md — overview, setup, run commands. ☐ requirements.txt or environment.yml. ☐ All training code — notebooks or .py files. ☐ All application code — the part users actually touch. ☐ Model artifacts — or a download link if too large. ☐ 1-page Model Report — approach, validation, limitations. ☐ Feature Choices and Trade-offs section in the Model Report — what you kept, what you dropped, why. Judges probe this in Q&A. ☐ predictions.csv for SML, CV, and NLP teams (USML teams do not submit predictions — you are scored on Cluster Quality & Insight). Responsible AI statement One paragraph, ≤200 words: who could be harmed by a misprediction, what is explicitly out of scope, and what guardrails the application has. Required for full credit on the Responsible AI portion of the Application Rubric. Teams that skip it cap themselves at 90 / 100 overall. Judging — 100 points, half model, half product. Three judges per pillar room score every team on two rubrics. 1st / 2nd / 3rd are decided overall, not per pillar. Model Rubric (50 pts) — scored from your submission, Saturday 8–10 AM: Accuracy / Lift over baseline · 20 (USML: Cluster Quality & Insight) Data prep + Feature Choices and Trade-offs · 10 Method selection & justification · 10 Validation rigor · 5 Reproducibility · 5 Application Rubric (50 pts) — scored from your live demo, Saturday 10–11 AM: Use case clarity & human impact · 15 Product quality (live, end-to-end) · 15 Presentation & storytelling · 10 Responsible AI consideration · 5 Q&A defense · 5 Live-demo logistics: 8 min presentation + 4 min Q&A + 3 min judge buffer. Parallel rooms, one per pillar. All team members should be present — non-coders explaining user impact often unlock the best presentation scores. Hackathon Sponsors Prizes $900 in prizes TBA $900 in cash 1 winner To be announced at the ceremony Devpost Achievements Submitting to this hackathon could earn you: <%= name %> <% if (has_levels) { %> level <%= next_level %> <% } %> Judges Team Memebers Judging Criteria All

Welcome to UHackathon, a 24-hour build sprint where teams ship a real project from scratch and present it live for hardware, prizes, and bragging rights. This year we're running two tracks. Pick the one that fits what you want to build: Production Track: Dev Tools Build something polished, practical, and ready for people to actually use. Experimental Track: No Theme! For projects that are creative, ambitious, weird, risky, or technically interesting. No constraints. Just go. Each track has its own winning team and four hardware prizes, one per member of a 4-person winning team, so a full team walks away fully kitted out. Full prize list is in the Discord. Build All code must be written starting 11 AM Friday. Earlier work doesn't count. Your repo must be public and will be checked, commit history included. Pick a track and stick to its theme. Submit to Devpost by 12 PM Saturday Only projects submitted here will be considered. Look at the submission form early so nothing surprises you at the deadline. Present in person at noon Saturday At least one team member must present in person. No in-person presenter = no consideration. No exceptions. Awards at 4 PM Saturday Closing Ceremony, winners announced, prizes handed out. Full rules and the judging rubric are pinned in the Discord #information channel. Read them before you start. Requirements What to Build: Build anything that fits your track's theme. A few notes: All code must be written starting 11 AM Friday. Pre-existing code, boilerplate templates, and starter kits beyond standard frameworks will be flagged. Your repo must be public. Commit history will be reviewed. Stick to your track's theme. Adherence is not a spectrum, you either fit or you don't. What to Submit: Submit through Devpost by 12 PM Saturday. Your submission must include: Link to your project's public repository (GitHub, GitLab, etc.) Project description explaining what you built, how it works, and which track you're submitting to. Explain tradeoffs you considered in your implementation. Images of your project (screenshots, demos, diagrams, photos of hardware, etc.) The track you're submitting to (Production or Experimental) Late submissions will not be accepted. Have someone on your team look at the Devpost submission form ahead of time so you know what fields to fill in before the deadline hits. Hackathon Sponsors Prizes 2 non-cash prizes Production Prize 1 winner - CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 RAM 16GB - Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD - Acer Nitro 27" QHD Gaming Monitor - Edifier MR4 Powered Studio Monitor Speakers Experimental Prize 1 winner - Glorious Model O Wireless Gaming Mouse - Apple AirPods 4 - FUDONI 1080P Projector with WiFi and Bluetooth - Elgato Wave:3 USB Condenser Microphone Devpost Achievements Submitting to this hackathon could earn you: <%= name %> <% if (has_levels) { %> level <%= next_level %> <% } %> Judges Nicholas Buiquiy Sound Credit Union - IT Zafar Khobaib Infoblox - Cyber Security & AI Murad Tair Expedia - Large-scale AI management Kylie Hammett Manny Munoz Amazon - SDE Judging Criteria Innovation & Originality How fresh and creative is the idea? Reward teams who identified a non-obvious problem or approached a known problem in an unexpected way. Technical Approach & Stack Did the team choose the right tools for the job? Evaluate whether the technologies, frameworks, and architecture described make sense for the problem they are solving. What were the tradeoffs the team considered? Potential Impact Does this solve a real problem or create real value? Evaluate whether the project could make a meaningful difference if developed further. Design & User Experience How easy and pleasant is it to use? Evaluate UI/UX quality, intuitiveness, and overall polish of the final product. Presentation & Demo How effectively did the team communicate their work? Evaluate the Devpost write-up, demo, and clarity of the project description.

HackHCC: CodeRunners is Houston City College's first MLH-official hackathon, hosted by the HCC Computer Science Association. Over the course of one weekend in Spring 2026, students from across the region will come together for 24 hours of building, learning, and competing. The event is open to all students regardless of experience level. Whether you have years of development work behind you or you're writing your first line of code, there's a place for you here. Participants can compete solo or form teams of up to four people, and we'll help connect you with teammates if you arrive without one. What sets CodeRunners apart is the combination of accessibility and ambition. As an MLH-official event, it carries the credibility, sponsorships, and industry connections that come with the largest hackathon league in the world, while remaining welcoming to first-time participants. The theme leans into a cyberpunk aesthetic, reflecting the idea that the best projects come from bold, unconventional thinking. Participants are free to build almost anything they can complete in 24 hours. Past hackathon projects in this space have ranged from mobile applications and web platforms to hardware builds, games, and AI-driven tools. Multiple prize tracks give every type of project a meaningful path to recognition, so teams aren't forced into a single category to be competitive. Throughout the weekend, sponsors and partners will run workshops, technical talks, and networking sessions. These give participants the chance to learn new tools, hear directly from working engineers and recruiters, and explore career paths in technology. Meals, snacks, and event swag are provided, along with dedicated space to work, rest, and collaborate. More than anything, CodeRunners is about community. It's the kind of event where strangers become collaborators, ideas turn into working prototypes overnight, and participants leave with new skills, new connections, and something tangible to show for the weekend. Registration and full event details are available at hackhcc.org. Hackathon Sponsors Prizes 7 non-cash prizes [MLH] Best Use of Gemini API 1 winner It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project? - Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice - Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers - Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend? [MLH] Best Use of ElevenLabs 1 winner Deploy natural, human-sounding audio with ElevenLabs. Create realistic, dynamic, and emotionally expressive voices for any project, from interactive AI companions to narrated stories and voice-enabled apps. ElevenLabs will empower you to build rich, immersive experiences without the need for actors or complex audio production, using simply the power of AI. Integrate fully autonomous audio experiences into your hack with ElevenLabs and give your project a voice, along with giving your team the chance to win wireless earbuds! Best Use of Solana 1 winner The world of development is evolving fast and Solana is leading the charge with a network built to handle all of your infrastructure needs. Forget high fees and slow confirmations, it’s time to build applications that are fast, efficient, and scalable. Harness Solana's core advantages like blazing fast execution and near-zero transaction costs to make your hackathon ideas become real world projects. With Solana, the possibilities are endless. Create a game, social app, or consumer product that relies on instant, high-frequency transactions. Design a sophisticated trading, lending, or decentralized exchange (DEX). Build a prototype for supply chain, identity, or payments that can handle massive, real-world volume. Show us how you can innovate with Solana for a chance to win some cool prizes for you and each member of your team! Best Use of MongoDB Atlas 1 winner MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team. Best Use of Snowflake 1 winner Play with industry-leading LLMs on a single account using the Snowflake APIs. Adding AI capabilities into your application can be as simple as a single CURL command to Snowflake's REST API. Build customized applications, RAG powered chat bots, or embed AI-powered features into your app in half the time with half the hassle. Get started for free with a special, student 120-day Snowflake trial and check out this repository for an example of the Snowflake REST API in action. Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry 1 winner GoDaddy Registry is giving you everything you need to be the best hacker no matter where you are. Register your domain name with GoDaddy Registry for a chance to win some amazing prizes! Best Use of DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI 1 winner DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI is a unified AI cloud for building, training, and deploying machine learning models and AI agents. Get access to GPU infrastructure like DigitalOcean GPU Droplets and Bare Metal servers, along with serverless inference and 1-Click Models for instant deployment of your favorite LLMs!! Sign up for DigitalOcean today and get $200 worth of free credits that you can use towards building your next Gradient-powered hack. Enable your next project with DigitalOcean GradientTM AI for a chance to win some great prizes for you and each of your team mates! Devpost Achievements Submitting to this hackathon could earn you: <%= name %> <% if (has_levels) { %> level <%= next_level %> <% } %> Judges Nelson Aviles CSA John Pierre CSA Arian Din-Kirkebo CSA Madison Emshousen CSA Judging Criteria Completion All required steps from the guide are completed. Core features are functional and the project runs without critical errors. Design Visual presentation beyond the guide's defaults. Custom colors, layouts, animations, or UI polish that reflect personal taste and effort. Originality Within the guided structure, did they add something uniquely theirs? A creative theme, unexpected feature, or novel use case. Technology Correct use of the guided tech stack. Extra points for introducing additional libraries, tools, or APIs beyond what was provided. Learning Evidence that the participant understood and absorbed the material, not just copy-pasted. Bonus for going beyond the guide.

Startups move fast, but repetitive admin, content creation and customer support can slow founders down quickly. Marblism helps startups automate everyday business tasks using AI-powered “employees” designed to save time, increase productivity and help teams stay lean while scaling. From SEO content and social media to inbox management and customer support, Marblism gives founders access to powerful AI workflows without the cost of growing a large team. Perfect ForStartup founders Solo entrepreneurs Agencies Ecommerce brands Small business owners Why Founders Are Using AI EmployeesSave time on repetitive work Scale content faster Reduce operational overhead Stay lean for longer Focus on growth instead of admin AI automation is quickly becoming a competitive advantage for startups, and platforms like Marblism are leading that shift.

Hack the Tech 2026 — Build the Future, One Innovation at a Time Welcome to Hack the Tech 2026, a global innovation hackathon designed for developers, designers, startup founders, engineers, students, researchers, and technology enthusiasts who are ready to solve real-world problems through technology. Hack the Tech is more than just a coding competition — it is a platform where creativity, execution, and innovation come together to shape the future. Participants from across the world will collaborate, build, and compete to create impactful solutions across multiple high-growth technology domains. Whether you are an experienced developer, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone passionate about building meaningful products, this hackathon provides the opportunity to showcase your skills, collaborate with global talent, and gain recognition from industry experts. This edition is expected to host participants from multiple countries, with projects spanning across artificial intelligence, software engineering, fintech, healthcare, sustainability, cybersecurity, developer tools, and emerging technologies. Themes & Tracks Participants may build projects under any of the following tracks: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning FinTech & Digital Payments Healthcare & HealthTech Smart Cities & Sustainability Cybersecurity & Privacy Developer Tools & Productivity Education Technology Blockchain & Web3 Open Innovation Startup & Business Solutions What Makes Hack the Tech Special Global participant community Industry-level judging process Professional and verifiable certificates Opportunity to connect with mentors and jury members Recognition across official platforms Real-world problem-solving environment Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels Flexible virtual participation Hack the Tech is designed to encourage innovation, learning, collaboration, and execution while maintaining a professional and competitive environment. Event Timeline Registration Phase Participants can register individually or as teams. Development Phase Teams build and submit their projects before the submission deadline. Judging Phase Projects are evaluated by industry professionals and domain experts. Winners Announcement Selected winners and special category awards will be announced officially after evaluation. Requirements To successfully qualify for judging, participants must submit the following: Mandatory Requirements Project Title Project Description Team Details Working Demo or Prototype GitHub Repository Link Presentation Deck or Documentation Submission Video (recommended) Project Expectations Projects must: Be original and created during the hackathon period Demonstrate innovation and technical implementation Solve a real-world problem Include a functional prototype, MVP, or working concept Clearly explain the problem statement and proposed solution Recommended Submission Materials Participants are encouraged to include: Architecture diagrams API documentation Screenshots and product walkthroughs Business model or scalability plan Future roadmap Hackathon Sponsors Prizes 5 non-cash prizes First Place 1 winner Winner Certificate Exclusive Recognition Premium Swag Package Community Spotlight Second Place 1 winner Runner-Up Certificate Swag Rewards Feature on Official Platforms Third Place 1 winner Achievement Certificate Community Recognition Exclusive Rewards Special Awards 10 winners Best AI Project Best FinTech Solution Best Healthcare Innovation Best UI/UX Design Best Beginner Team Best Open Innovation Project Best Sustainability Solution Participant Benefits 500 winners Verifiable Participation Certificate Digital Achievement Badge Networking Opportunities Access to Community Channels Jury & Mentor Exposure Swag & Referral Rewards (selected participants) Referral Rewards Participants can earn additional rewards through referrals Devpost Achievements Submitting to this hackathon could earn you: <%= name %> <% if (has_levels) { %> level <%= next_level %> <% } %> Judges Hack the Tech Professional Jury Panel Interested in judging ..mail us !! Kush Singh Manager at Meta New York Judging Criteria Creativity & Uniqueness Functionality

¿Qué es guadalahacks? Únete a cientos de estudiantes de todo México para un fin de semana de construcción, aprendizaje y diversión. Convive y conecta con la comunidad tech de México, desarrolla tu proyecto y pasa un fin de semana inolvidable. Conoce Guadalajara y el Tecnológico de Monterrey, universidad líder en México y Latinoamérica. ¿Quiénes son bienvenidxs? Puedes formar parte del evento si eres estudiante o exatec, con menos de un año de haber egresado, de cualquier campus del Tecnológico de Monterrey, no importa tu carrera ni nivel de experiencia o de estudios. Somos un evento inclusivo y diverso, y fomentamos un espacio seguro para todxs. Horario de comidas Sábado a las 15:00 horas Sábado a las 21:00 horas Domingo a las 10:00 horas Requirements Envía tu repositorio con todo el código que creaste para tu proyecto. Envía una presentación para que la vean los jueces. No debe durar más de 5 minutos. Los commits no deben ser anteriores al inicio del evento, ni posteriores al final. Hackathon Sponsors Prizes MEX$6,800 in prizes 1º Lugar MEX$1,000 in cash 4 winners Créditos de Cursor para cada miembro del equipo. 2º Lugar MEX$500 in cash 4 winners Créditos de Cursor para cada miembro del equipo. 3º Lugar MEX$200 in cash 4 winners Créditos de Cursor para cada miembro del equipo. Devpost Achievements Submitting to this hackathon could earn you: <%= name %> <% if (has_levels) { %> level <%= next_level %> <% } %> Judges Equipo de Guadalahacks Judging Criteria Ejecución técnica Funcionalidad, calidad de la implementación, e integración de IA. Impacto y relevancia Solución de casos de uso reales. Experiencia de usuario Facilidad de uso y patrones intuitivos. Creatividad Innovación e ideas únicas.

UOE Summer of Code 2026 Innovate. Build. Collaborate. Welcome to UOE Summer of Code 2026, a global virtual hackathon and innovation program designed to bring together developers, engineers, designers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers from around the world. UOE Summer of Code is a multi-domain technology event focused on empowering participants to create impactful solutions through collaboration, creativity, and innovation. This program is designed to encourage real-world problem solving while providing participants with exposure to industry-level development, mentorship, networking, and evaluation experiences. Whether you are a beginner exploring your first project or an experienced builder working on scalable solutions, UOE Summer of Code provides an open platform to learn, compete, and showcase your skills on a global stage. This year’s edition will feature participants from multiple countries working across emerging technologies, AI-driven systems, software engineering, sustainability, healthcare innovation, fintech, cybersecurity, education technology, and startup-focused solutions. Why Participate in UOE Summer of Code? Global virtual participation Beginner-friendly and open innovation environment Opportunity to build impactful real-world projects Professional judging and evaluation process Industry-recognized participation certificates Access to mentors, jury members, and networking opportunities Community recognition and featured project showcases Referral rewards, swag opportunities, and special recognitions Hackathon Themes Participants may submit projects under any of the following themes: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Build intelligent systems, AI-powered assistants, predictive models, automation platforms, and generative AI applications. FinTech & Financial Innovation Develop solutions related to digital banking, financial accessibility, budgeting, investment systems, or secure financial infrastructure. Healthcare & HealthTech Create healthcare solutions focused on accessibility, diagnostics, wellness, telemedicine, mental health, or patient support systems. Sustainability & Climate Tech Design projects that support environmental sustainability, renewable energy, waste management, smart agriculture, or green infrastructure. Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Build systems that improve digital security, privacy protection, fraud prevention, or secure authentication. Education Technology Develop innovative learning platforms, educational tools, AI tutors, accessibility systems, or student-focused productivity solutions. Open Innovation Participants are free to build innovative projects outside the listed themes that solve meaningful real-world problems. Startup & Productivity Solutions Create tools that improve workflows, collaboration, operations, business management, or startup ecosystems. Event Structure Registration Phase Participants may register individually or as teams. Building Phase Teams develop their projects and prepare submission materials. Submission Phase Participants submit all required project materials before the final deadline. Judging & Evaluation Projects are reviewed by jury members based on innovation, implementation, usability, impact, and presentation. Winners Announcement Selected winners and category awards will be officially announced after completion of the evaluation process. Requirements To qualify for evaluation, participants must submit the following: Required Submissions Project Name Team Information Detailed Project Description GitHub Repository Demo Link or Working Prototype Presentation Slides or Documentation Technologies Used Recommended Materials Participants are strongly encouraged to include: Project walkthrough video Screenshots and UI previews Architecture diagrams API documentation Scalability and future roadmap Business or impact analysis Project Expectations Projects should: Address a meaningful real-world problem Demonstrate originality and creativity Include technical implementation or functional prototypes Clearly explain the solution and its impact Showcase teamwork and execution quality Hackathon Sponsors Prizes $22,500 in prizes TBD $4,500 in cash 5 winners To be declared soon Devpost Achievements Submitting to this hackathon could earn you: <%= name %> <% if (has_levels) { %> level <%= next_level %> <% } %> Judges Tiago Pilipez Senior Software Engineer, Walmart Global Tech Deniz Keylan Senior Software Engineer at Bytedance|TikTok Judging Criteria Technical Complexity UI/UX & Product Design Scalability & Feasibility Presentation & Documentation

Build with gratitude. Take the opportunity to thank those who helped you get where you are, even through hardships of their own. Now, you get to give back through code. Who do you appreciate? What will you make when you put all your love for them in it? Tracks Build with Bedrock: Build AI-powered apps using Amazon Bedrock. Chatbots, RAG systems, AI agents—you name it. Bedrock is required as a core service, all other AWS services are fair game. Serverless Solutions: Design applications without managing a single server. Lambda is required plus at least one other serverless service (API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, etc.). Keep the architecture fully serverless. Cloud for Good: Pick a real-world problem and build an AWS-powered solution for it. Use at least two AWS services — no restrictions on which ones. Must clearly define the problem you're solving. Venue The hackathon is in the Bannan Building at Seattle University. Food and overnight spaces are provided. Enter here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WwuEoeCZaz1eTt1u6 You can stay in the building overnight, but are not required to stay at the building for the entire hackathon. Get started This hackathon will run from Saturday, May 16th to Saturday, May 17th. Below is a timeline of important events: Saturday, May 16th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Doors open At least one team member must come to officially check your team into the hackathon at the front of the building. Saturday, May 16th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch! Saturday, May 16th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - AWS Skill Center Workshop, hosted by Deborah Williams Saturday, May 16th, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Pizza will be distributed for dinner! Sunday, May 17th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Breakfast! Sunday, May 17th, 10:30 am - Projects are due. Submit on DevPost. Sunday, May 17th, 1:30 pm - Judging ends At least one team member must present your project to the judges. Sunday, May 17th, 3:00 pm - Closing ceremony concludes Winners will be announced. Requirements What to Build Build a prototype for a problem you want to address according to the theme, “Build with Gratitude,” using AWS's cloud services and infrastructure. Participants will have 24 hours to build a working prototype that uses AWS services and meets the requirements of their chosen track. Participants may only use AWS Free Tier services in their builds. Participants may not go over credit limits. $25 worth of AWS credits will be provided to each participant. Participants may not use an existing project. Submissions must be worked on during the hackathon. The use of AI is permitted in this hackathon. What to Submit A team must submit the following to be eligible for judging: Public code repository with a commit history that covers the event window. README including: team members, track, what was built, what was not built, AWS services used, and any pre-existing code or templates used as a starting point. Live demo slot. Participants are expected to present their build to judges for 4–7 minutes, followed by 2–3 minutes of Q&A. Architecture diagram — does not need to be polished. Hand-drawn is fine. Hackathon Sponsors Prizes $600+ in prizes + other prizes 1st Place – Building with Bedrock $200 in cash 1 winner Lifetime membership for Fika 2nd Place – Building with Bedrock 1 winner 12-month membership for Fika 1st Place – Serverless Solutions $200 in cash 1 winner Lifetime membership for Fika 2nd Place – Serverless Solutions 1 winner 12-month membership for Fika 1st Place – Cloud for Good $200 in cash 1 winner Lifetime membership for Fika 2nd Place – Cloud for Good 1 winner 12-month membership for Fika Devpost Achievements Submitting to this hackathon could earn you: <%= name %> <% if (has_levels) { %> level <%= next_level %> <% } %> Judges Marcela Buenzli Satya Vinod Kantipudi Lucas Swanson Benjamin Barzen Yang Yang Dinesh Thangaraju Arpit Chaudhary Anu Nagaraja Disha Jayswal Shruthi Surendranath Judging Criteria Theme Alignment How connected is the project to the theme, “Build with Gratitude?” Technical Execution Does the build work resiliently? Track-Specific Excellence How well does the project use the technology that defines the track? Impact and Use Case Is there a real user and a real problem? Demo & Communication Can you show what you built and explain why it’s interesting?