Dates

Hackathon Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: University of Maryland, College Park

Participants should be prepared to build, collaborate, and submit their projects during the event timeline. All final project details, schedule information, and event updates will be available on the registration page.

Eligibility

This hackathon is open to students at all experience levels, from beginners to experienced developers. Whether you are just starting your coding journey or already have experience building projects, you are welcome to participate.

Participants should register through the official event registration page to secure their spot, as seats are limited.

Project and Submission Requirements

Participants are expected to build a project during the hackathon that showcases creativity, collaboration, and effective use of technology, with a strong emphasis on Google technologies.

Each team must submit their project through DevPost and include the following:

  • Project title
  • Team member names
  • A short description of the project
  • The problem the project addresses
  • How the project uses Google technologies
  • Screenshots or visuals of the project
  • A demo video
  • A link to the source code repository
  • Any additional details that help judges understand the project’s features, implementation, and impact

Submissions should clearly communicate what was built, why it matters, and how the team approached the solution.

Prizes

Top teams will compete for exciting prizes and swags. In addition, winners will receive valuable recognition for their work.

Prize highlights include:

  • Cool prizes and swags for top teams
  • Official certifications for runner up teams that can be showcased on LinkedIn
  • Google Cloud credits to support project development during the event
  • Recognition and valuable takeaways for every winning team

A full prize breakdown will be available on the registration page.

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be evaluated based on overall innovation, creativity, technical implementation, and the quality of the solution presented.

Judges will look for projects that demonstrate:

  • Creativity and originality
  • Effective use of Google technologies
  • Technical quality and functionality
  • Real world relevance or impact
  • Clarity of presentation and demo

Winning teams will be selected based on how strongly their projects stand out across these areas.