Pursue your Prophecy at HackIllinois - where everyone has a destiny to fulfill. Join us at UIUC’s 12th international premier hackathon for a weekend of innovation, learning, and competition. Attendees will embark on a 36-hour weekend journey to develop projects for company-sponsored tracks, meet company recruiters, and compete for cash prizes. We also offer project support through workshops, mentors, and more. (We cater from beginner to advanced skill levels and are open to anyone 18 and over).

Beyond project development, HackIllinois offers an array of fun activities: 

  • Movie night
  • Coding challenges
  • Relaxing breaks
  • Frequent snack times to keep your energy high!

This year, continuing HackIllinois Olympians! Aimed at experienced coders, the HackIllinois Olympians path provides a more competitive hackathon experience with increased prize values, including a grand Knights prize of $2,000. Olympians enjoy privileges like networking opportunities with sponsors and a chance to present in a thrilling Shark Tank-style project showcase.

While HackIllinois Olympians caters to advanced coders, the standard HackIllinois path remains a welcoming space for all skill levels. The HackIllinois and HackIllinois Olympians paths are both eligible for company-sponsored tracks, company workshops, and all fun activities. Our commitment to inclusivity and learning ensures a fulfilling experience for everyone. Ready to code, create, and conquer?

Requirements

Check our attendee guide and join our Discord for more information. By submitting a project, you agree to HackIllinois' code of conduct and terms and conditions.

Your project submission on DevPost must contain a GitHub Repository (made public), a video demo or presentation video (made unlisted or public) that is no longer than 3 minutes, and a description addressing the respective track.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$10,000+ in prizes
+ other prizes
Best HackOlympians Hack
$2,000 in cash
1 winner

Best General Hack
$1,750 in cash
1 winner

Fan Favorite Hack
$250 in cash
1 winner

Best Financial Hack
$1,000 in cash
1 winner

Autonomous Vehicles
1 winner

Winning Team Gets 1 Raspberry Pi 4B and New Vehicle Kit. All teams participating can keep their kit.

Best Developer Tool
1 winner

Keychron Mechanical Keyboard for each member

AI Powered Agricultural Ops Planning
$1,000 in cash
1 winner

Most Innovative Use of Solana Blockchain
$2,000 in cash
2 winners

Winning Team Gets $2,000 and Second Winning Team Gets $1,000

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

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Judging Criteria

  • Judging Criteria
    Can be found through go.hackillinois.org/attendee-guide

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