Build theFuturein 48 Hours
Join 500+ hackers, designers, and builders for the most electrifying hackathon of the year. $50,000 in prizes. Real mentors. Infinite possibilities.
May 16–18, 2025 · San Francisco, CA + Virtual
Hack Tracks
Choose your battleground. Every track has dedicated mentors, judges, and prizes.
AI & Machine Learning
Build intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and transform how we interact with technology.
Climate & Sustainability
Engineer solutions to the planet's most pressing environmental challenges.
Health & Biotech
Reimagine healthcare with cutting-edge technology that saves and improves lives.
Web3 & Security
Decentralize the web and build the next generation of secure digital infrastructure.
EdTech & Social Impact
Create tools that democratize education and drive meaningful social change.
Open Innovation
No constraints. Build anything that pushes the boundaries of what's possible.
Schedule
Three days of building, learning, and connecting.
Day 1
May 16
9:00 AM
Check-in & Breakfast
10:00 AM
Opening Ceremony & Keynote
12:00 PM
Hacking Begins 🚀
3:00 PM
Mentor Office Hours
7:00 PM
Workshop: Rapid Prototyping
Day 2
May 17
9:00 AM
Morning Standup & Coffee
11:00 AM
Mid-Hack Check-in
2:00 PM
Workshop: Pitching 101
6:00 PM
Sponsor Demos & Networking
11:59 PM
Submissions Close 🔒
Day 3
May 18
9:00 AM
Judging Begins
12:00 PM
Top 10 Finalist Pitches
3:00 PM
Awards Ceremony 🏆
4:30 PM
Closing Party & Networking
Prizes 🏆
$50,000+ in prizes, credits, and opportunities.
1st Place
$20,000
- ✦Cash prize
- ✦VC introductions
- ✦Featured press coverage
- ✦Incubator fast-track
2nd Place
$10,000
- ✦Cash prize
- ✦Mentor sessions
- ✦Cloud credits ($5K)
- ✦Swag bundle
3rd Place
$5,000
- ✦Cash prize
- ✦Cloud credits ($2K)
- ✦Sponsor interviews
- ✦Swag bundle
Track Prizes
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