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TIMELINE

your roadmap

Fully virtual — participate from anywhere with internet. Join the discord to get help from fellow participants from any timezone. Hacking runs for one week.

01
August 28th

REGISTRATION OPENS

Sign up and decide whether to build solo or with teammates.

02
October 16th

PROMPT ANNOUNCED + KICKOFF

The hackathon officially begins! Join the kickoff event to learn about the challenge and meet your fellow participants.

03
October 16th – October 23rd

HACKING PERIOD (One Week)

Build your project. Work asynchronously on your own or with your team.

04
October 23rd 11:59 PM CST

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE

Submit your project, written explanation, and demo before the deadline.

05
October 24th – October 25th

ROUND 1: AUTOMATED SCREENING

An automated check confirms that every required part of the submission is present.

06
TBD

ROUND 2: INITIAL REVIEW

Reviewers assess complete submissions using the rubric and choose the finalists.

07
TBD

ROUND 3: FINAL ROUND

Professional judges review the finalists and choose the winners.

08
TBD

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Closing ceremony with awards and celebration.

TEAM FORMATION

Teams of 3-5 students suggested, however solo entries are allowed. Don't have a team yet? Head to our Discord before the event to find teammates in the #team-formation channel.