Hackabull is Tampa’s biggest hackathon and it’s back!
Get ready for 24 hours of innovation, learning, and collaboration alongside students from all backgrounds. Whether you’re a first-time hacker or a seasoned coder, Hackabull is the place to turn your ideas into reality.
Explore new technologies through interactive workshops, connect with mentors and fellow hackers, and build projects that make an impact. Meet recruiters from top tech companies, score swag, win awesome prizes, and maybe even land your next opportunity.
This isn’t just a hackathon. It’s your launchpad into tech. So bring your creativity, your curiosity, and your laptop, and let’s build something amazing together.
Please refer to the Hackabull 2025 Hacker Guide
Prizes
1st Place
Includes: Nvidia RTX 5070s , PS5s, Air Pod Pros, and more
First place members chooses their prizes first, second and third choose afterward
In case of a tie (e.g. multiple people choosing the last PS5), we’ll flip a coin
MLH Winner Pins!
2nd Place
Includes: Nvidia RTX 5070s , PS5s, Air Pod Pros, and more
First place members chooses their prizes first, second and third choose afterward
In case of a tie (e.g. multiple people choosing the last PS5), we’ll flip a coin
MLH Winner Pins!
3rd Place
Includes: Nvidia RTX 5070s , PS5s, Air Pod Pros, and more
First place members chooses their prizes first, second and third choose afterward
In case of a tie (e.g. multiple people choosing the last PS5), we’ll flip a coin
MLH Winner Pins!
Best Beginner Hack
Portable Monitor 15.6 Inch
Best Post Apocalyptic Hack
Keyboard (Model: TBD)
Funniest Hack
JBL Go 4 Speaker
[MLH] Best Use of Gemini API
Google Backpacks!
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?
More resources at https://mlh.link/HackaBull
[MLH] Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry
$50 Digital Gift Card per team member
GoDaddy Registry is giving you everything you need to be the best hacker no matter where you are. Register your domain name with GoDaddy Registry for a chance to win some amazing prizes!
More resources at https://mlh.link/HackaBull
[MLH] Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
M5GO IoT Starter Kit
MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team.
More resources at https://mlh.link/HackaBull
[MLH] Best Use of Midnight
JBL Tune 510BT Wireless Headphones
Midnight is a data protection blockchain that offers programmable data protection capabilities powered by zero-knowledge technology to address the delicate balance between data protection, ownership, and utilization. This ensures that developers can leverage blockchain technology without exposing confidential information or losing control over their data.
To build on Midnight, all you need is familiarity with TypeScript or a similar JavaScript based library. The service is free to use and their developer documentation has all the information you need to get started. Build a DApp using Midnight this weekend for a chance to win wireless headphones for you and each of your team mates!
More resources at https://mlh.link/HackaBull
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Hackabull 2025 Judges
Judging Criteria
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Completion
Does the hack work? Did the team achieve everything they wanted? -
Design
Did the team put thought into the user experience? How well designed is the interface? -
Technology
How technically impressive was the hack? Was the technical problem the team tackled difficult? Did it use a particularly clever technique or did it use many different components? Did the technology involved make you go "Wow"? -
Learning
Did the team stretch themselves? Did they try to learn something new? What kind of projects have they worked on before?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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