Best overall in-person projects

Based on creativity, execution, and impact.
All projects submitted are automatically entered for the best overall categories.
1st Place winners choose first, 2nd Place winners choose second, and 3rd place winners choose third.

Prize Pool:
1. 4x PRO MP275Q Business & Productivity Monitor: https://www.msi.com/Business-Productivity-Monitor/PRO-MP275Q
   • Brought to you by MSI: https://www.msi.com
   • Learn more about their student program    here: https://msi.gm/S0EEF3A1

2. 4x Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch

3. 4x React Miami Conference Tickets
   • Brought to you by React Miami:    https://reactmiami.com
   • Each ticket has a total value of $500 USD.

4. MLH Winner Pins (for each team member)

To qualify, 50% of the team must be first-time hackers (submitting a project at a hackathon for the first time)

Prize:
   • 4x Apple AirPods 4

The Autonomous AI Agent Challenge
Your mission is to identify a significant business or developer problem and build an innovative solution using Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK) and/or the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol. Your agent must demonstrate the power of autonomous systems by implementing either a continuous loop for ongoing tasks and parallel agents to divide and conquer complex workflows.

We are looking for creative and impactful solutions that showcase the future of AI agents. Winning demos will not only showcase a functional solution but must also clearly explain:

   • The benefits of using a loop and/or parallel    agent architecture for your specific use case.
   • How they used ADK and/or A2A protocol you    used to build your agents and why they were    critical to your design.

Judging & Demo Requirements:
We want to see not just what the teams built, but how they built it and the unique architectural / tools choices they made. Winning demos will be judged on their ability to clearly explain the following, in addition to showcasing a functional and impactful solution:

   • The "Why": What are the specific benefits of using a loop and/or parallel agent architecture for your chosen use case?
   • The "How": Which features in the ADK and/or A2A protocol did you use, and why were they critical to your agent's design and success?

Resource for Challenge:
   • ADK website: https://google.github.io/adk-docs/
   • Youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44C8u0CDtSo&list=PLOU2XLYxmsIIAPgM8FmtEcFTXLLzmh4DK&index=3
   • A2A website: https://a2a-protocol.org/latest/#what-is-a2a-protocol

Prize:
Google Cloud or Gemini Credits
- 1st Place: $1,000 for each team member
- 2nd Place: $800 for each team member
- 3rd Place: $500 for each team member
- Projects will be featured on Google’s social media channels
- Google Cloud-branded jackets

The Waymo Mobility Challenge:

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the most trusted driver. With this mission in mind, we challenge you to use publicly available data to create a hack that improves transportation. The possibilities are endless: online, you can find APIs for directions, 360º street view, aerial View, elevation data, time zones, and much, much more. Whether you’re building an app to help students carpool to campus, or creating a social network to share and review the best cafes for studying, use your imagination to build the best transportation-related hack. Feel free to utilize any publicly available data like, https://developers.google.com/maps.

Prizes:
   • 1st Place: Waymo Tote Bag, Beach Towel,    Nalgene Bottle, Frisbee Set
   • 2nd Place: Waymo Hat, Cup, Socks
   • 3rd Place: Waymo Mug and Shoe Laces

The Assurant Way Challenge: Our purpose

The challenge invites participants to enhance the human experience within an increasingly digitized and interconnected world. Using innovative thinking and technology, teams are tasked with creating solutions that make the "Connected World" easier to live in and more enjoyable, aligning with Assurant’s purpose of helping people thrive in a connected world. Solutions should address real problems faced by defined personas such as students, faculty, or recent graduates.

Prizes:
   • Winners will receive exclusive Assurant    SWAG packages featuring premium items such    as insulated tumblers, branded backpacks, and    cozy fleece blankets, and much more!
   • Top winners may also enjoy unique    experiences like lunch or dinner with leadership    and interview opportunities.

Google Hackathon: AI for Social Good

Google has many products and services including Search, Gmail, Maps, Cloud, Chrome, YouTube, Android, Meet, Nest, Pixel, and more. But did you know Google has a philanthropic organization, Google.org? The non-profit's mission is to unlock AI’s full potential to advance society and improve lives. They focus on four key areas:

   • Knowledge
   • Skills & Learning
   • Scientific Progress
   • Stronger Communities

With that mission in mind, implement any tool (website, an app, an API, or a medium of your choice) that promotes social good.

Prizes:
   • First Place: Pixel Tablet 256 GB
   • Second Place: Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm
   • Third Place: Pixel Buds Pro 2

State Farm Challenge:

Jake needs help to make insurance easier to understand and helpful so that students like you are prepared and can handle the risks of everyday life (like theft, fire, or accidents).

Your hack's features could include the following:
   • Helpful tools
   • Gamifying experiences
   • Education
   • Be creative!

Prizes:
   • TBA -> will be updated

Hack for the Future with NVIDIA

Build a project that uses the power of AI, graphics, or accelerated computing to make life better, smarter, or more fun.
Whether you focus on sustainability, accessibility, creativity, or raw performance, show us how you can harness NVIDIA tools to push boundaries.

Prize:
   • 4 Jetson Nanos (per team member)

Beyond the Binge
This challenge is all about building the next generation of interactive entertainment. Your task is to design and prototype a compelling, choose-your-own-adventure style narrative that goes beyond a linear story.

Focus on creating a captivating user experience and a dynamic storyline, and we encourage you to use whatever tools you're comfortable with, from a simple web interface to a complex game engine.

Prize:
   • 1st Place: Marshall Wireless Headphones
   • 2nd Place: Netflix Backpacks

AI 4 Good:

Harness the power of AI to make a positive impact. Your project need to address one (or more) of these areas: Sustainability, Accessibility, Wellness, and Community.

Prizes:
   • 1st: Microsoft swag, a certification voucher +    exam prep, and a mentorship section
   • 2nd: Microsoft swag, a certification voucher +    exam prep
   • 3rd: Microsoft swag, a certification voucher +    exam prep

Innovate & elevate - The future of finance
Create a financial services application that leverages developing technology (Gen AI, blockchain) to create a new financial services product or improve the user experience of an existing concept.

Prize:
   • Nintendo Switch 2 gaming console
   • $100 Visa gift card

Welcome to the Base44 Innovation Hackathon Prompts! Your mission is to use technology and creative problem-solving to develop an app that makes a real-world impact. You’ll compete in one of the five challenge categories. Your solution should not only be innovative but also practical, user-friendly, and scalable.

Judge Criteria:

   • Impact: How well does the app solve the    problem and benefit the target audience
   • Innovation: How unique or creative is the    solution?
   • User Experience: Is the app intuitive, user-   friendly, and engaging?
   • Technical Execution: How well is the app built,    including functionality and scalability
   • Presentation: How clearly is the idea    communicated and pitched to the judges?

Submission Requirements:

   • A working prototype or demo of the app
   • A paragraph(s) describing:
         - The problem you are solving
         - Your app solution and features
         - Expected impact and scalability

Challenge Prompts:

Challenge 1: Technology Innovation for Students
   • Problem Statement: Students face numerous    challenges in education—from managing time    and assignments to finding resources and    connecting with peers. How can technology    help students learn better, collaborate smarter,    and succeed in their academic journey?

   • Goal: Design an app that addresses one or    more student challenges using cutting-edge    technology or innovative approaches. Your    solution could focus on learning, productivity,    wellness, or social engagement.

Challenge 2: Technology Innovation in Social Media
   • Problem Statement: Social media connects    billions of people, but it also faces issues like    misinformation, mental health impacts, privacy    concerns, and lack of meaningful engagement.    How can technology improve social media    experiences for users while addressing these    challenges?

   • Goal: Design an app or platform that    reimagines social media.
   Your solution could focus on:
         - Encouraging positive interactions and          mental well-being
         - Promoting trustworthy content and          combating misinformation
         - Enhancing community engagement or          niche networks
         - Innovative ways to connect people beyond          likes and shares

Please ensure that you request credits using your student email and include the name of the Hackathon & Challenge submission.

   • Request Codes: HackEduSept25
   Competition
   • Request Link: [https://base44-education-credits-79cfd104.base44.app]

Prizes:
   • 1st: Base44 Tile Bluetooth Tracker and 3    Month Builder Premium Access to Base44
   • 2nd: Laptop stands
   • 3rd: Laptop stands

Most Creative Project (judge’s choice)

This challenge celebrates imagination and originality above all else. Whether it’s a bold new way to use technology, an unexpected mash-up of ideas, or a project that simply makes people smile, we want to see you think outside the box.

We’ll be looking for projects that break the mold; things that surprise, delight, or push creative boundaries. It’s not just about what your project does, but how inventive your approach is, how unique your solution feels, and the story behind it.

If your hack stands out as something no one’s seen before, you might just take home the prize for **Most Creative Project**!

Prize pool for the winning team: Octocat plush, Octocat Figures, GitHub Shirt

The Wolfram Award prize for all participants who utilize Wolfram Language (https://www.wolfram.com/language/) as a significant component in their project, verified by a Wolfram mentor at your event (via Discord)

Wolfram Mentor: Grecia Yepez

For complimentary access to our development platform and the Wolfram API, just click here:(https://account.wolfram.com/redeem/zShellHackscs25)

This URL will take you to a sign-in page and prompt you to log in using your Wolfram ID. If you don't already have a Wolfram ID, you'll be prompted to create one using an active email address. Once logged in, you will see in the Downloads section which platforms of the software you have access to, with their accompanying activation keys. Please download the desktop version to your machine, boot up the application and use the associated activation key when prompted. This will grant you full access for 30 days from your activation date.

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You can use Wolfram|One to create instant web apps and APIs, or to deploy to mobile. The Wolfram Language is also bundled on the Raspberry Pi, where you can connect directly to hardware, including Arduino etc.

The fastest way to get an API up and running is detailed in the extensive Documentation Center available to you alongside your notebook: simply click the section in the documentation labeled Cloud and Deployment and select Instant APIs to access a handy how-to guide to help get you started.

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Wolfram|One is the world's first fully integrated cloud-desktop hybrid, integrated computation platform. The core of our technology stack is the Wolfram Language, which builds on three decades of development, and represents a new direction in programming-- that happens to be absolutely ideal for hackathons.

Prize: This Wolfram Award contains a year of WolframOne, with a retail value of  $1,660/year per user. In addition, any student who submits a project utilizing Wolfram Language is eligible for a $500 scholarship to one of our summer programs: (https://education.wolfram.com/programs/) if they apply and are accepted. Those students may reach out to our mentor for additional details.

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?

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