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ABOUT

Hack Dearborn is an upcoming annual hackathon in southeast Michigan. Hack Dearborn will be hosted at the University of Michigan Dearborn by the Google Developer Student Clubs chapter at the University. Hack Dearborn aims to provide students with a creative space to solve problems and create real world solutions using technology.

THE CHALLENGE

There will be teams of four creating a project in 24 hours to be judged. Hackathon Projects can be something as simple as a small program to websites to complex software. Keep in mind we are beginner-friendly meaning we will have workshops and prizes just for beginners. There are raffles and prizes for winning teams (more about prizes can be found on the website HackDearborn.org). Judges and technical mentors will be from sponsor companies.

GET STARTED

  • Build a team of amazing hackers
    • Don't have a team? No problem, we will help you build one before the event starts
  • Register for the event at https://www.hackdearborn.org/ Make sure all your teammates have registered for the event.
  • Think about what track you want your hack to be about.
  • Check out our awesome prizes!
  • Get ready for the Hackathon!

Requirements

WHAT TO BUILD

Pour out all your imagination and creativity into building the most innovative project you can imagine. It can fall under any one of the following tracks:

  • Code Green (Sustainability)
  • Operation Auto-Drive (Automotive)
  • Financial Firewall (Finance)
  • Mission Innovation (Creativity)

WHAT TO SUBMIT

The following are final deliverables:

  • Project description along with the source code and executables (as per the requirement)
  • A slideshow presentation explaining the project idea, its working and the key takeaways
  • Live demonstration/presentation (to be given in-person after the event ends)

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$2,500+ in prizes
+ other prizes
1st Place
1 winner

Ipad

2nd Place
1 winner

Ray Ban Meta Sunglasses

3rd Place
1 winner

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 44mm

Operation Auto-Drive (Automotive)
1 winner

IIWEY N5 4 Channel Dash Cam 360° View

Financial Firewall (Finance)
1 winner

MNN Portable Monitor 15.6inch FHD 1080P

Code-Green (Sustainability)
1 winner

Polaroid Hi Print

Mission Innovation (Creativity)
1 winner

Portable Projector

Best Beginner Hack
1 winner

GPS Drone with Camera for Adults

Cybersecurity Challenge
1 winner

Ring Camera

Best Use of Fetch.ai
$1,250 in cash
1 winner

$1250 Cash Prize + Internship Interview Opportunity

Best Deployment on Agentverse
$750 in cash
1 winner

$750 Cash Prize + Internship Interview Opportunity

Best Use of ASI:One
$500 in cash
1 winner

$500 Cash Prize + Internship Interview Opportunity

Best use of FREE-WILi Python Application
1 winner

FREE-WILi and Accessory Kit for each team member

Best use of FREE-WILi WASM
1 winner

FREE-WILi and Accessory Kit for each team member

Operation sigma 67
1 winner

Professional Printing 3D Pen

[MLH] Best Use of AI powered by Reach Capital
1 winner

Logitech Webcam & Meeting with the Reach Capital Investors ||
AI has upended what we can accomplish with technology. Reach Capital invests in the next generation of founders and technical talent, and they want you to use AI to transform the future of learning, health, and work. Build a project that impacts one (or all!) of these areas for a chance to win a Logitech webcam for each member of your team and the exclusive opportunity to discuss your creation with Reach Capital’s team of expert investors.

Interested in working at world-changing startups? Reach's 130+ portfolio companies — including Replit, Brilliant, ClassDojo, GPTZero, and Desmos — are always looking for the next wave of talent. Share what you’re studying, building, or exploring, and Reach will connect you to career-defining opportunities. Add your profile and join the hackers already in the Reach talent network.

[MLH] Best Use of Gemini API
1 winner

Mechanical Keyboards || 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

ElevenLabs Airpods || 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 exclusive ElevenLabs branded airpods!

[MLH] Best Use of Arm
1 winner

Handheld Game Console || Building with ARM allows you to create highly efficient, performant, and scalable applications & software! From IoT and Smart Devices, to AI and Machine Learning, ARM’s high performance computing and extreme energy efficiency will power whatever hackathon project you’re creating into the next level.

[MLH] Best Use of Gemini 2.5 Computer Use
1 winner

3D Printing Pen || The Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model is a specialized model built on Gemini 2.5 Pro's capabilities that powers AI agents capable of interacting directly with user interfaces (UIs). Essentially, it enables AI agents to perform complex digital tasks by navigating web pages and applications just as a human would, by clicking, typing, and scrolling. Use Gemini 2.5 Computer Use in your project this weekend for a chance to win some 3D printing pens for you and your teammates!

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Juman Doleh-Alomary

Juman Doleh-Alomary
BorgWarner

Hoda Solati

Hoda Solati
User Experience Design

Shima Solati

Shima Solati
User Experience Design

Judging Criteria

  • Coming soon!

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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