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Major League Hacking © 2025

    Prizes

    Win awesome prizes, hacker gear, & swag by competing in one of these challenges and using new APIs.

    Prizes

    Gemini Prize Category

    Best Use of Gemini API

    Google Swag

    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?


    Build with Gemini →
    Midnight 2024-06-01 - 2025-05-31

    Best Use of Midnight

    JBL Tune 510BT Wireless Headphones

    Midnight is a data protection blockchain that offers programmable data protection capabilities powered by zero-knowledge technology to address the delicate balance between data protection, ownership, and utilization. This ensures that developers can leverage blockchain technology without exposing confidential information or losing control over their data.


    To build on Midnight, all you need is familiarity with TypeScript or a similar JavaScript based library. The service is free to use and their developer documentation has all the information you need to get started. Build a DApp using Midnight this weekend for a chance to win wireless headphones for you and each of your team mates!


    Build with Midnight →
    Databricks 2023-09-01 - 2025-03-31

    Best AI Project with Databricks Open Source

    Assorted Lego Sets

    Databricks is an open analytics platform that helps you build, deploy, and maintain large scale data & AI solutions! Whether you’re working with large language models using Mosaic AI, storing data with Databricks Data Lakes, or deploying GenAI powered applications using MLflow, Databricks Open Source software has the tools you need to make your hackathon project state of the art. 


    Build an AI powered project utilizing Databricks Open Source projects like the ones mentioned, or Databricks friendly Open Source projects like LanceDB and Llama Index, for a chance to win some amazing prizes for you and your teammates! Check out the following link to see all qualifying Databricks' Open Source technologies. 



    Build with Databricks →
    Gemini Prize Category

    Best Use of Gen AI

    Assorted Prizes

    Generative AI is rapidly changing the landscape of software development. This category challenges you to build novel applications that leverage the power of Generative AI APIs.  Think outside the box and integrate cutting-edge AI models to create innovative solutions with real-world impact.

    To participate, utilize publicly available Generative AI APIs (like those from OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, Llama, IBM Watson, or Google Gemini) to develop a unique and functional application. This could include:
    • AI-powered creative tools: Design an app that allows users to generate unique marketing copy, translate languages in real-time, or create personalized learning experiences.
    • Intelligent assistants and automation: Build a chatbot that can provide insightful customer support, or a system that automates complex tasks using natural language processing.
    • Next-generation content creation platforms: Develop a platform that empowers users to generate high-quality images, write different kinds of creative text formats, or compose original music with AI assistance.
    This is your chance to get hands on with cutting edge tech, put your skills on display, and of course, win some awesome prizes! 


    Build with Gen AI →
    Snowflake

    Best Use of Snowflake API

    Arduino Tiny ML Kit

    Play with industry-leading LLMs on a single account using the Snowflake APIs. Adding AI capabilities into your application can be as simple as a single CURL command to Snowlfake’s REST API.

    Build customized applications, RAG powered chat bots, or embed AI-powered features into your app in half the time with half the hassle. Get started for free with a special, student 120-day Snowflake trial and check out this repository for an example of the Snowflake REST API in action.

    Build with Snowflake →
    MongoDB 2024-12-01 - 2025-11-30

    Best Use of MongoDB Atlas

    M5GO IoT Starter Kit

    MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team.
    Build with MongoDB →
    .Tech 2025

    Best .Tech Domain Name

    Blue Snowball Microphone & a Free .Tech Domain Name for up to 10 years!

    Make your Team's Achievements timeless: Win a .Tech Domain Name for up to 10 years to Showcase and Expand Your Project, Plus Blue Snowball Mics for Effortless Collaboration on Zoom, empowering you to build even more cool things together!
    Build with .Tech →
    Auth0 2024-09-01 - 2025-08-31

    Best Use of Auth0

    Wireless Headphones

    Auth0 wants your applications to be secure! Why spend hours building features like social sign-in, Multi-Factor Authentication, and passwordless log-in when you can enable them through Auth0 straight out of the box? Auth0 is free to try, doesn’t require a credit card, and allows for up to 7,000 free active users and unlimited log-ins. Make your new account today and use any of the Auth0 APIs for a chance to win a pair of wireless headphones for you and each member of your team!
    Build with Auth0 →
    Cloudflare

    Best AI Application Built with Cloudflare

    Arduino Kit

    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!
    Build with Cloudflare →
    Streamlit

    Best Use of Streamlit

    Arduino Tiny ML Kit

    Want to take your Python skills to the next level? Streamlit is an open-source Python library that makes it easy to share and build custom web apps for machine learning, data science, and more. Instead of writing Python scripts without a UI, you can create a beautiful web app, complete with widgets and data visualizations, and deploy it for free to the Streamlit Community Cloud. You can even build a fully functional LLM-powered app with just 25 lines of code! Hack with Streamlit this weekend for your chance to win an Arduino Tiny ML Kit for you and each member of your team. 
    Build with Streamlit →
    GoDaddy Registry 2025

    Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry

    Digital Gift Card

    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! 
    Build with GoDaddy Registry →
    Reach Capital

    Best Use of AI powered by Reach Capital

    Logitech Webcam & Meeting with Co-Founding Partner at Reach Capital

    AI has upended what we can accomplish with technology. Reach Capital invests in the next generation of founders and technical talent, and they want you to use AI to transform the future of learning, health, and work. Build a project that impacts one (or all!) of these areas for a chance to win a Logitech webcam for each member of your team and the exclusive opportunity to discuss your creation with Reach Capital’s team of expert investors. The winning team will also be considered for a grand prize — if chosen you’ll be flown out to San Francisco to meet with the Reach Capital team in person!
    Build with Reach Capital →