About the challenge

Hack Knight is a dynamic gathering of creative minds and tech enthusiasts where participants collaborate intensively on projects, competing for certificates and recognition. Our event serves as a catalyst for innovation, fostering connections and driving forward-thinking solutions. Come compete, meet with sponsors, and have some fun!

You may only compete if you have been accepted. Joining the competition on this website does not mean you get to compete!

Requirements

What to Build

You can build anything you'd like, whether it pertains to a track or not we want to see your projects shine! Hack Knight is here to gather creative minds to innovate and compete, so show us what you've got! Also, this hackathon is beginner-friendly, so we don't expect you to create fully-fledged projects

What to Submit

- Live demo required to win a track (science fair style)

- For any design hacks, all material must be submitted (i.e. figma, prototype, ...) and you must make it known in your presentations that your project is just a design

- For software, all code must be submitted via a GitHub link (any code pushed past the deadline or before the start of the hackathon will be disqualified)

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$1,600+ in prizes

+ other prizes

Best Overall Hack

$800 in cash

1 winner

Acer 29.5" Curved Gaming Monitors &
MLH Winner Pins

Best Runner Up

$350 in cash

1 winner

Mechanical Keyboards & MLH Winner Pins

Best Financial hack

$160 in cash

1 winner

Amazon Echo Pop &
MLH Winner Pins

Best Environment Hack

$100 in cash

1 winner

40oz Tumblers & MLH Winner Pins

Best Health Hack

$90 in cash

1 winner

Bluetooh Bedside Lamp & MLH Winner Pins

Best Beginner Hack

$100 in cash

1 winner

$25 Amazon Giftcards & MLH Winner Pins

[MLH] Best Use of Gemini API || Mechanical Keyboard

1 winner

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 Use of ElevenLabs || Apple Airpods

1 winner

Deploy natural, human-sounding audio with ElevenLabs. Create realistic, dynamic, and emotionally expressive voices for any project, from interactive AI companions to narrated stories and voice-enabled apps. ElevenLabs will empower you to build rich, immersive experiences without the need for actors or complex audio production, using simply the power of AI. Integrate fully autonomous audio experiences into your hack with ElevenLabs and give your project a voice, along with giving your team the chance to win exclusive ElevenLabs branded airpods!

[MLH] Best AI Application Built with Cloudflare

1 winner

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 Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry || Digital Gift Card

1 winner

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!

[MLH] Best Use of DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI || Retro Wireless Mouse

1 winner

DigitalOcean GradientTM AI is a unified AI cloud for building, training, and deploying machine learning models and AI agents. Get access to GPU infrastructure like DigitalOcean GPU Droplets and Bare Metal servers, along with serverless inference and 1-Click Models for instant deployment of your favorite LLMs!

Sign up for DigitalOcean today and get $200 worth of free credits that you can use towards building your next Gradient-powered hack. Enable your next project with DigitalOcean GradientTM AI for a chance to win some great prizes for you and each of your team mates!