Project Timeline

  • You must start your project only after the hackathon begins:
    Saturday, April 11th, 2026 at 11:00:00 AM
  • You must stop working and submit your project by:
    Sunday, May 12th, 2026 at 11:00:00 AM

Project Requirements

  • You may NOT use code from previous projects
  • All work must be created during the hackathon
  • You must submit:
    • A public code repository (GitHub, etc.)
    • A Devpost submission
  • You must demo your project to be eligible for prizes

Teams

  • Teams can have a maximum of 4 members

Use of Tools & Libraries

  • You may use public libraries and frameworks
  • You must clearly list them in your README

AI Usage

  • You may use LLMs/ChatGPT/AI, but you must clearly state how you used them in your Devpost submission.
  • All tools must be credited, and your README should explain what you built versus what was AI-generated. Your project must not be a simple reskin of an existing AI tool—we want to see what you created or improved during the hackathon.
  • Failure to properly credit AI usage will result in disqualification.

Submission Rules

  • Only one project per team
  • Projects may be submitted to multiple categories (if applicable)

 Hardware & Venue Rules

  • Do NOT touch or modify:
    • Library hardware
    • LAN cables
  • Smart Boards may be used respectfully