Bring your idea to life using the Microsoft Cloud - automatically build and deploy a full stack web app from a code repository, create and train a Machine Learning model, develop business applications with little to no code using Power Platform, and more! View our recommended popular solutions in the Education Hub at https://aka.ms/startedu. Build your hackathon project with the Microsoft Cloud that tackles a social impact issue of your choice, and have a chance to win a LinkedIn Premium 12-Month subscription and an XBox Ultimate 3-Month Game Pass.

Capital One would like to challenge everyone this weekend to create the best financial hack. Each member of the winning team will be awarded $250 Amazon gift cards.
While it’s not necessary to use, Capital One also has an awesome API you can utilize for your hack this weekend!
http://api.nessieisreal.com/

Are you ready to travel around the Microsoft universe? Complete the following three (3) activities to receive a TechTogether sticker pack and digital certificate! Submit your entry here once you're done with all the activities: https://hackp.ac/microsoft-challenge-submit

Stop 1: Sign up for Azure for Students! Navigate to the link above and sign up for Azure for Students. Students, get Azure for free courtesy of Microsoft Azure. Full-time college students are eligible for a free Azure account with $100 in credits.
How-To Tutorial: https://youtu.be/1blgs6KeA_A Sign Up Link: https://hackp.ac/MSFT-Stop1 Take a photo of your dashboard once you've completed this step.

Stop 2: Create a GitHub repository! Navigate to GitHub and create a GitHub Repository.
How-To Tutorial: https://youtu.be/mK6Uo2qxUUM Navigate to GitHub https://hackp.ac/MSFT-Stop2 Save the link to your repo once you've completed this step.

Stop 3: Deploy a Service to Azure! Using your Azure for Students subscription, deploy any Azure service. It’s incredibly easy to get started, with Quickstart Templates and user guides on Microsoft Docs. You can deploy any code you have from your Github repo directly into Azure as well.
How-To Tutorial: https://youtu.be/BEYLnr5r1p4 Microsoft Tutorial: https://hackp.ac/MSFT-AzureDocs Navigate to Azure: https://hackp.ac/MSFT-Stop3 Take a photo of your deployment once you've completed this step.

GitHub is one of the best ways to collaborate, push code, get feedback, and show the world what you’ve built during a hackathon. To take it a step further, GitHub is now offering you access to industry tools, events & learning resources through something called GitHub Global Campus. Win this weekend’s Most Creative Use of GitHub prize category, first by signing up for GitHub Global Campus and second by using a GitHub repository to host your hackathon project’s code! Make sure your use of GitHub stands out with a detailed ReadMe page, meaningful pull requests and collaboration history, and even a GitHub pages deployment!
Each member of the winning team will get a GitHub Octocat Puzzle & Sticker bundle

This sustainability challenge invites you to develop a hack that provides an innovative and practical solution that promote sustainable development. Each member of the winning team will get a TechTogether water bottle and a cute bento lunch box.

This accessibility challenge invites you to develop a hack that promotes accessibility and inclusion for people. Each member of the winning team will get a TechTogether bucket hat and nature-themed mouse pads.

This best first-time hacker challenge is made to welcome new hackers (and those who work with beginners)! You are eligible for this category if at least half of your team is made of 1st time hackers. Each member of the winning team will get a TechTogether bucket hat and a Rocketbook.

This design challenge invites you to develop a hack with innovative and visually appealing user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX). Each member of the winning team will get a TechTogether bucket hat and a lego orchid set.

This growth challenge invites you to get out of your comfort zone – learning is an important aspect when you are working on a project. Were you set in the knowledge you came to the event with or did you branch out and try new things? Create a project using new technologies and show off what you have learned at demos on Sunday! Each member of the winning team will get a TechTogether water bottle and a cute flower lamp.

This connectivity challenge invites you to develop in-person connections throughout the TechTogether Seattle Event through fun activities and active participation. Each winner will get a TechTogether water bottle and a self-heating flower kitty mug.

Register a .Tech domain name using Domain.com during the weekend for your chance to win a Domain.com branded prize for you and each member of your team! Each team may submit one entry per person on the team. The more creative the domain the better!