Dates

• Hackathon: March 21, 2026
• Submission Deadline: 6:00 PM
• Winner Announcement: 8:00 PM

Eligibility

• Open to students currently enrolled in post-secondary institutions.
• Participants of all years are welcome.
• Teams of 1-4 members allowed.
• Organizers, judges, and staff are not eligible to compete.
• Participants must comply with MLH policies.

Project and Submission Requirements

• Projects must include a clear AI/ML component.
• Projects must be built during the hackathon period.
• Submissions must include all required Devpost materials.
• Participants must follow the MLH Code of Conduct and MacHacks Code of Conduct.
• Projects must not violate intellectual property laws.

Failure to meet requirements may result in disqualification.

Prizes

Prize categories include:

• Overall Winners
• Best Use of Gemini API (MLH Sponsor Challenge)
• Additional AI-focused categories to be announced day-of

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be evaluated based on:

• Technical Depth of AI/ML Implementation
• Creativity & Innovation
• Impact & Practical Usefulness
• Design & User Experience
• Presentation & Demo Quality

Judges decisions are final.