Important Dates:
- Opening Ceremony: July 10th, 2026 at 7:00pm EST
- Submissions Due: July 12th, 2026 at 12:00pm EST
- Closing Ceremony: July 13th, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST
- The link to the live streams will be posted in our discord server.
How To Register:
- Sign up on this devpost.
- Join Our discord, and find teammates! Our server is our primary method of communication with participants
- Visit our event website to learn more.
Workshop Schedule
- TBD
- All workshop links will be posted in our discord, and are hyperlinked on the schedule
General Track: United Hacks is a platform where innovators can unleash their creativity without limitations. If you choose to compete in the "General" track, you have the freedom to explore diverse topics—from accessibility to mental health and beyond, nurturing the potential of your ideas!
Theme Track: The event theme will be released during our opening ceremony.
Requirements
What to Submit
- Public Github/Alternative Repository
- Demo Video of your Project (2-5 mins)
- Written Explanation of your Project (Done via Devpost)
- Optional (However helpful): Link to Live Demo of your Project
Other Criteria
- Your submission MUST be a NEW project (All code must be written during the given time frame)
- We will NOT accept submissions to other hackathons (Your creation must be original for United Hacks and not reused)
- You may ONLY work with ONE TEAM for the duration of the Hackathon
Prizes
1st Place General
- Certificate of Achievement
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- $250 Cash Prize
- Hack United Swag Pack
- $300 Featherless Scale Plan
- More Sponsor Prizes Coming Soon
- All Participant Prizes
2nd Place General
- Certificate of Achievement
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- $100
- Hack United Swag Pack
- More Sponsor Prizes Coming Soon
- Featherless Scale Plan worth $75
- All Participant Prizes
Best Solo Hack
Best project developed by an individual rather then a team. In order to be eligible for this prize, your project MUST be based around the theme!
- AirPods 4 ($100 Value)
- Certificate of Achievement
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- Hack United Swag Pack
1st Place Theme
- Certificate of Achievement
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- $250 Cash Prize
- Hack United Swag Pack
- More Sponsor Prizes Coming Soon
- Featherless Scale Plan worth $150
- All Participant Prizes
2nd Place Theme
- Certificate of Achievement
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- $100 Cash Prize
- Hack United Swag Pack
- More Sponsor Prizes Coming Soon
- All Participant Prizes
Best Pitch
This prize is given to the team with the most compelling video presentation.
- AirPod 4's (or if a team wins, $200 split between the team)
- Certificate of Achievement
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- Hack United Swag Pack
Participant Prize
- Certificate of Participation
- 2 Months of Balsamiq Cloud Pro ($24)
- 1 Month Interview Cake License ($249)
- Free .xyz domain for 1 year ($13)
- Free Featherless AI Premium 1 month ($25)
- Wolfram 1 Access 6 Months ($50)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Looking for Judges
email [email protected]
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
Is the project a new idea? Does the project provide a new experience or simplify an existing workflow? -
Practicality
Could this idea actually be implemented in real life? Would people be motivated to use it? Is it a functioning solution that can scale in the real world? -
Presentation
Is the project pitched in a convincing and engaging manner? Is the idea presented clearly and in a way that's easy to approach? Does the team include a working demonstration of the project? -
Design
Is the UI design user-friendly and intuitive? Does the design enhance user experience and engagement? -
Technical Complexity
Does the project involve complex technologies or intricate systems? How relevant are the solutions your project presents?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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