About the Challenge

The Tech Titans Hackathon is an opportunity for students to tackle real-world problems in education using technology. Whether it's improving online learning, enhancing classroom engagement, or making knowledge more accessible, this hackathon is all about using technology to transform education. This is an Online Hackathon

This challenge is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced developers. Participants will collaborate, innovate, and build solutions that address pressing issues in education while gaining hands-on experience in software development, design, and problem-solving.

Participants will also have access to mentors, workshops, and resources to help guide their projects. Final submissions will be evaluated by industry professionals, and winning teams will receive prizes and recognition for their work.

Get Started

Register for the Hackathon – Sign up and form a team or compete solo.
Identify a Problem in Education – Research and select an issue that technology can help solve.
Develop a Solution – Build a prototype, app, or platform that addresses the problem.
Submit and Present – Showcase your project to judges and compete for prizes.

This is your chance to learn, innovate, and create meaningful change in education. Whether you're building a tool to help students, teachers, or schools, this hackathon is a place to turn ideas into impactful solutions.

Requirements

What to Build

Participants are encouraged to develop solutions that improve education through technology. Your project should address a specific challenge in learning, accessibility, or engagement in education. Some ideas include:

AI-Powered Learning Tools – Personalized tutoring, automated feedback, or adaptive learning platforms.
Collaboration & Productivity Apps – Tools to help students and teachers stay organized and engaged.
Gamification in Education – Interactive and game-based learning experiences to make education more engaging.
Accessibility & Inclusion – Assistive technologies that make education more inclusive for all learners.
Educational Data & Analytics – Insights to help schools, teachers, or students improve learning outcomes.

Projects can be web apps, mobile apps, chatbots, VR experiences, AI-powered tools, or any other form of technology-based innovation that enhances education.

What to Submit

To ensure your submission is complete, please include:

Project Demo – A short video (2–3 minutes) explaining your project, its purpose, and how it works.
GitHub Repository or Codebase – A link to your source code or project repository.
Presentation or Documentation – A brief description of your project, including its features, impact, and how it solves the educational challenge.
Live or Hosted Link (If Applicable) – If your project is deployed, provide a link for judges to test it.
Team Information – Names of all team members and their contributions.

Your submission should clearly highlight the problem you're solving, how your solution works, and its potential impact on education.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$324,396+ in prizes

+ other prizes

WolfRam|One

$830 in cash

200 winners

Access to Wolfram|One for six months for all participants. Wolfram|One includes both Desktop and Cloud access, full access to the Wolfram Language and Knowledgebase, FreeCDF Deployment, 5000 Wolfram|Alpha API calls, 5000 Cloud Credits, 2 installations per user and 2 GB of Cloud Storage. The value of this access is $830 per user.

Wolfram Award Prize

$1,660 in cash

20 winners

The Wolfram Award prize for all participants who utilize Wolfram Language for at least 50% of their project code, verified by a Wolfram mentor.

This Wolfram Award contains a year of WolframOne, with a retail value of $1,660/year per user. In addition, any student who submits a project utilizing Wolfram Language is eligible for a $500 scholarship to a Wolfram summer program.

JetBrains Student License

200 winners

Free for all participants

Balsamiq Cloud 60-Day extended free trial

1 winner

Provided to all participants

3 months of Kodisc Pro

$8 in cash

12 winners

Free three-month subscription for all members of the top three teams. https://kodisc.com/

One year .xyz domain

200 winners

A free custom .xyz domain given to all participants. You may use this domain to develop your project.

Art of Problem Solving Coupon

$25 in cash

4 winners

4 coupons worth $25 each, given to the members of the top team(s)

1st Place

1 winner

Award Certificate

2nd Place

1 winner

Award Certificate

3rd Place

1 winner

Award Certificate

Interview Cake 7 day Access

$2,500 in cash

50 winners

Interview Cake 7 Day Codes Awarded to Participants

Judges

Daniel Wang
Tech Titans

Alan McCall
Sponsor

Judging Criteria

Innovation & Creativity (25%)
How original and innovative is the project idea? Does the project solve an existing problem in a unique or unexpected way?
Technical Complexity & Implementation (25%)
How technically challenging is the project? Was the solution well-executed and functional? Does the code demonstrate good practices and logical structure?
User Experience & Design (20%)
Is the project intuitive and easy to use? How well-designed and aesthetically pleasing is the user interface? Does the project provide a smooth and seamless user experience?
Impact & Practicality (20%)
Does the project have the potential to positively impact its target audience? Is the solution practical and feasible for real-world application?
Presentation & Communication (10%)
Was the project clearly and effectively communicated? How engaging and professional was the team's presentation? Did the team effectively respond to judges' questions?