In the spirit of innovation and with a nod to the past, we proudly present MHacks 2025, a coding marathon set to redefine the boundaries of creativity and technology. Born from the legacy of the renowned hackathons at the University of Michigan, this reimagined hackathon aims to capture the essence of its predecessors while infusing new energy and excitement into the hackathon landscape.
The most hype hackathon in the world is BACK for 2025.
Requirements
Registration
You must be a registered MHacks 2025 participant.
What to Build
Anything and everything. There is no limit.
What to Submit
Hackers should make a Devpost submission to this hackathon Devpost.
Prizes
MHacks Grand Award
MHacks Greenprint Winner
LEGO Bonsai Tree & Nothing Headphones
MHacks Lifeline Winner
Apple Watch Series 10
MHacks Overdrive Winner
NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit
MHacks Portal Winner
Meta x Oakley Glasses
MHacks Brainrot Prize
Pop Mart Labubu
Best Use of MemryX Edge AI Accelerator
1st Place: $1,000 - Top 3 Projects: MemryX M.2 accelerator module for each team member
Best Use of Fetch.ai
Best Deployment on Agentverse Presented by Fetch.Ai
Best use of ASI:One Presented by Fetch.Ai
Best use of Snap AR
1st Place: Snap Spectacles - 2nd Place: Nintendo Switch - 3rd Place: Soundview Speakers
Best Use of FREE-WiLi
FREE-WiLi kit for each member of the team
Best Use of AgentMail API
$2000 and $10k+ in free credits in addition for First Place, $1000 for Second Place, $500 for Third Place
Best Hardware Hack presented by Embedder
Most Creative Solana MCP
First Place: $2500, Second Place: $1500, Third Place: $1000
Smart Task Accelerator presented by Grainger
1st Place: $800 in Visa Gift Cards per team member + Grainger swag - 2nd Place: $200 in Visa Gift Cards + Grainger swag
Best integration with Base44
$1,000 cash prize + 3 months of our Builder plan for First Place.
Vision Alignment Tool presented by Ford
Ford Goodie Bag (valued at $750)
MLH - Best Use of Auth0 || Wireless Headphones
Auth0 wants your applications to be secure! Why spend hours building features like social sign-in, Multi-Factor Authentication, and passwordless log-in when you can enable them through Auth0 straight out of the box? Auth0 is free to try, doesn’t require a credit card, and allows for up to 7,000 free active users and unlimited log-ins. Make your new account today and use any of the Auth0 APIs for a chance to win a pair of wireless headphones for you and each member of your team!
MLH - Best AI Application presented by Cloudflare || Arduino Kit
Cloudflare is one of the world’s largest networks enabling hackers like you to build, deploy, and deliver trusted applications, no matter where you are! With Cloudflare, you’ll have all the building blocks to create a full-stack application; from C3 (create Cloudflare command line) instance deployment to object storage. You can even run GenAI (LLMs, text to image, Voice to text etc..) in the cloud and leverage your AI functionality via API requests using Cloudlfare’s Workers AI! Enjoy Cloudflare’s generous free tier to get started at no cost! This weekend, we want you to build an AI Application utilizing Cloudflare’s numerous services for a chance to win Arduino Kits for you and your team!
MLH - Best Use of Gemini API presented by Google Gemini || 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 Domain Name presented by GoDaddy || Digital Gift Card
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!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
MHacks Judges
Judging Criteria
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Innovation
Originality and uniqueness of the idea or solution. Creative problem-solving and novel approaches to challenges. Demonstrated innovation in addressing real-world issues or needs. -
Technical Complexity
Depth of technical implementation and sophistication. Effective utilization of advanced technologies, tools, and programming languages. Robustness and scalability of the technical solution. -
Usability
Intuitiveness and user-friendliness of the project. Accessibility and inclusivity in design and functionality. Consideration of the end-user experience and potential impact on a broader audience. -
Adherence to Theme
Alignment with the specified hackathon theme or challenge. Clear demonstration of how the project addresses and contributes to the theme. Creativity in interpreting and incorporating the theme into the project.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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