Build the Future
in 48 Hours
Join 500+ hackers, designers, and builders for the most electrifying hackathon of the year. Ship something incredible. Win life-changing prizes.
July 18–20, 2025 · San Francisco, CA + Virtual
Challenge Tracks
Pick Your Arena
Six tracks. Infinite possibilities. Find the problem space that ignites your passion.
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 delivery, diagnostics, and patient outcomes with technology.
Web3 & Security
Decentralize the web, secure digital identities, and build trustless systems.
EdTech & Accessibility
Make learning universal, personalized, and accessible to every human on earth.
Open Innovation
No constraints. Build anything that solves a real problem in a creative way.
Event Timeline
48-Hour Schedule
Rewards
Win Big
Over $50,000 in prizes, credits, and opportunities.
- ✓ Cash prize
- ✓ VC introductions
- ✓ Incubator spot
- ✓ Press feature
- ✓ Cash prize
- ✓ Mentor sessions
- ✓ Cloud credits
- ✓ Cash prize
- ✓ Swag bundle
- ✓ Community spotlight
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