ABOUT
About Claude Hacks
A hackathon bringing together students from all backgrounds to build innovative projects powered by Claude AI. April 17 & 19, 2026.
How It Works
01
Friday 6–8 PM
Kickoff
Opening ceremony, team formation, Claude API workshop, and hacking begins!
02
Sat (async)
Build
Continue hacking on your own or with your team. Build something amazing!
03
Sunday 12–3 PM
Demo
Submit projects, present to judges, and awards ceremony.
Tracks
AI Agents
Build autonomous agents that can reason, plan, and take action using Claude.
Education
Create tools that make learning more accessible, personalized, and effective.
Health & Wellness
Develop solutions that improve health outcomes and promote well-being.
Open Innovation
Build anything you want! The most creative and impactful project wins.
Prizes
$750 Credits + $300
1st Place
Best overall project — API credits and cash prize
$500 Credits
2nd Place
Runner-up — API credits
$250 Credits
3rd Place
Third place — API credits
Rules
01Teams can have 1–4 members. All members must be registered.
02All code must be written during the hackathon. Pre-existing libraries and frameworks are allowed.
03Projects must use the Claude API in a meaningful way.
04You may use any programming language, framework, or platform.
05All projects must be submitted by the deadline (1:00 PM, Sunday April 19).
06Judging criteria: Innovation, Technical Complexity, Impact, and Presentation.
07Be respectful, inclusive, and follow the Code of Conduct at all times.