Dates
Hacking begins when the event opens and all project submissions must be finalized on Devpost by 11:59 PM ET on September 30, 2026. Judging will take place through October 7, 2026, and winners will be announced shortly after.
Eligibility
Open to students ages 13-18 (middle and high school). Teams may have 1-4 members. All work must be original and created during the hackathon.
Project and Submission Requirements
Projects must be built during the hackathon and submitted on Devpost before the deadline. Each submission needs a project description, the tech stack used, and a link to a public code repository.
Prizes
1st Place: $50. 2nd Place: $25. 3rd Place: $25. All participants who submit a project receive a certificate of participation.
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection
Projects will be judged on creativity, technical execution, design, and real-world impact. A panel of judges will review all eligible submissions and select the top three teams during the judging period.