Awarded to the team that demonstrates the highest level of innovation, impact, and execution across all XR tracks.

$1000+ cash value (split among winning team), automatic admission to the Create-X startup launch program, and free tickets to the Augmented World Expo (AWE) Conference

Create immersive XR experiences with exceptional design, polish, and intuitive spatial interactions.

$600+ cash value (split among winning team)

Build an immersive XR game that is engaging, creative, and designed for spatial interaction.

$600+ cash value (split among winning team)

Create innovative XR experiences using Snap AR and Snapchat Spectacles to blend digital and real-world interactions.

1st place: Spectacles (5th gen) for each team member

Create innovative XR experiences using Snap AR and Snapchat Spectacles to blend digital and real-world interactions.

2nd place: Spectacles branded BLE portable speaker

Create innovative XR experiences using Snap AR and Snapchat Spectacles to blend digital and real-world interactions.

3rd place: Spectacles branded 20,000 mAh portable battery

Create innovative XR experiences using Snap AR and Snapchat Spectacles to blend digital and real-world interactions.

Honorable mention: Spectacles branded portable battery

Build a spatial XR application using the PICO Emulator or Spatial SDK with multi-view or multitasking functionality.

$1500+ cash value (split among winning team)

Create an impactful spatial web application using WebSpatial that goes beyond traditional WebXR experiences.

$1500+ cash value (split among winning team)

Build a scalable XR startup that solves a real-world problem using Microsoft for Startups tools and platforms.

$25,000 in Microsoft Azure credits + $600 cash prize (split among winning team)

- $300 split between winning team
- Mentorship sessions with Ines Said (Founder of TanitXR/XR Immersive Artist) and Caroline Nickerson (Executive Director and co-founder of Florida Community Innovation)

Google swag kits

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?

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!

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!

Portable screens

Vultr empowers hackers to bring their high-performance projects to life instantly; providing everything from the speed of one-click deployment and scalable cloud compute, to specialized Vultr Cloud GPUs that can power AI-driven applications. We want you to push the limits of what can be built when infrastructure is no longer the bottleneck!

Sign up for a Vultr account today and claim your free cloud credits! Take your next hack to the cloud with Vultr for a chance to win some awesome portable screens for you and your team!

Raspberry Pi 4

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 Snowflake’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.