About the challenge

Join us on April 25th-26th for an in person competition with numerous workshops, tons of prizes, and countless opportunities for fun. Register at https://broncohacks.org/

Requirements

  1. Project DescriptionA clear and concise explanation of your project, including its purpose, functionality, and the problem it addresses.

  2. Source CodeA link to your project's publicly accessible code repository (e.g., GitHub).

  3. Demo VideoA short video (maximum 3 minutes) demonstrating your project's features and functionality.

  4. Team InformationNames and roles of all team members.

  5. Track SelectionIndicate the track your project is competing

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$2,200+ in prizes
+ other prizes
Education Track
$400 in cash
1 winner

Prize to be announced day of + MLH Winner Pins

Sports & Fitness Track
$400 in cash
1 winner

Prize to be announced day of + MLH Winner Pins

Sustainability Track
$400 in cash
1 winner

Prize to be announced day of + MLH Winner Pins

Best Use of AI/ML Prize
$200 in cash
1 winner

Prize to be announced day of

Best Use of Hardware
$200 in cash
1 winner

Prize to be announced day of

Best Use of Cybersecurity
$200 in cash
1 winner

Prize to be announced day of

Best User Design/User Experience
$200 in cash
1 winner

Prize to be announced day of

Best Beginner Project
$200 in cash
1 winner

Prize to be announced day of

Best Use of Vercel
1 winner

Vercel pro credits

[MLH] Best Use of Gemma 4
1 winner

Google Swag Kits
Leverage Gemma 4 through the Google Gemini APIs with your choice of Google's latest open weight models. Choose from four different models, including "Effective" and "Mixture-of-Experts (MoE)" models.

Gemma 4 is released under the Apache 2.0 license, which is a big deal for developers. It means you can use it for commercial projects, modify the code, and distribute it without having to pay royalties to Google or share your own proprietary data.

Gemma 4 is the ultimate open-source toolkit for building advanced AI features that run fast and privately!

[MLH] Best Use of ElevenLabs
1 winner

Wireless Earbuds
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 some wireless earbuds!

[MLH] Best Use of Solana
1 winner

Ledger Nano S Plus
The world of development is evolving fast and Solana is leading the charge with a network built to handle all of your infrastructure needs. Forget high fees and slow confirmations, it’s time to build applications that are fast, efficient, and scalable.

Harness Solana's core advantages like blazing fast execution and near-zero transaction costs to make your hackathon ideas become real world projects. With Solana, the possibilities are endless.
Create a game, social app, or consumer product that relies on instant, high-frequency transactions.
Design a sophisticated trading, lending, or decentralized exchange (DEX).
Build a prototype for supply chain, identity, or payments that can handle massive, real-world volume.
Show us how you can innovate with Solana for a chance to win some cool prizes for you and each member of your team!

[MLH] Best Use of Auth0 AI Agents
1 winner

Wireless Headphones
As AI agents become more autonomous, security is more critical than ever. We’re looking for the most innovative implementation of Auth0 for AI Agents. Show us how you use Auth0’s robust APIs to manage identities, secure agent-to-user interactions, and protect your application’s integrity.

Why Auth0?
Zero Friction: 7,000 free monthly active users.
Zero Risk: No credit card needed to sign up.
Total Security: Industry-leading MFA and social integrations.

[MLH] Best Use of Backboard
1 winner

Tile Essentials Pack
Every AI model API is stateless by default. That means your app forgets everything the second a session ends. State management should be the first step of any AI build, regardless of what LLM you are using, and Backboard gives you that for free. But Backboard is not just state management. It is a single, unified API built on the world's #1 AI memory that gives you everything you need in one place: long-term memory, RAG, embeddings, tool calls, model routing across 17,000+ LLMs, and persistent context that stays alive across every page refresh, session, and user. No stitching together five different services. One API. One integration. Built on the best memory in AI.

Here’s just a small list of things Backboard can make possible for your AI app!

AI-powered Travel Guide: Remembers allergies and preferences from past trips.
Personalized Fitness Coach: Adjusts workouts based on progress and injury history.
Smart Home Controller: Learns routines over time to anticipate lighting and climate preferences!

Use Backboard to build a seamless, persistent user experience without the usual infrastructure headache! Each winning team member will receive a Tiles Essentials Pack because, just like AI, we all need an occasional reminder of where things are!

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Industry Judges

Industry Judges

Judging Criteria

  • Impact (10pts)
    Does the project address a real-world issue or satisfy an unmet demand in the track’s category?
  • Functionality (10pts)
    How complete and effective are the intended functions of the project?
  • UX and Design (10pts)
    Overall usability and visual appeal of the project. Does it have an intuitive interface that creates an approachable user experience?
  • Creativity (5pts)
    How original and innovative is the idea?
  • Technical Complexity (10 pts)
    Evaluates thoughtful design decisions, efficient problem-solving, and the successful execution of complex technical components.
  • Presentation (10 pts)
    Evaluates how effectively the team communicates their ideas and technical decisions.

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