Azure Credits - Participants can apply for Azure credits via the following:

  • Pay as you go or try Azure free for up to 30 days.
  • For startup founders, apply to Founders Hub, where you will receive $1,000 in Azure credits if you meet the basic eligibility criteria (e.g., an idea and a working LinkedIn account). You can find more details on the application process here.
  • Students who register for the hackathon are eligible to receive $100 in Azure credits. Details are available here.

Weekly Office Hours

Need guidance? We've got you covered! 
Join us for office hours on Discord every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the hackathon beginning Tuesday November 12th. 

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays @9am PT
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays @3pm PT

These sessions are hosted on Discord, featuring a Microsoft Cloud Advocate.

Bonus Prize Categories:

  • Best Use of GitHub Copilot: Awarded to the team that demonstrates the most creative and impactful use of GitHub Copilot to accelerate development workflows. Show us how GitHub Copilot boosts your productivity, enhances code quality, and supports innovative problem-solving throughout your project.

  • Best Azure App Integration: This category recognizes the project that most effectively integrates with Azure services to create a scalable, high-performing application. Whether you’re leveraging Azure Kubernetes Services, Azure App Service, or other cloud solutions, showcase how your app takes full advantage of Azure’s capabilities.

  • Best Use of VS Code Extensions: Celebrate the project that uses VS Code Extensions in the most transformative and innovative way. This award recognizes projects where VS Code Extensions play a pivotal role and significantly enhance the project's overall value and impact.

Technical Resources / Documentation

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