idea hackathon (teams of 2–4)
beginner friendly! any major! $500 prize!
join us for a fast, fun idea hackathon where you’ll brainstorm and shape startup concepts inspired by our applied research teams. the focus is on creativity, collaboration, and turning research into real-world impact.
how it works
sign up in teams of 2–4pick a research area + build a startup concept around itprep a short pitch (we’ll keep it beginner-friendly)
pitch + judging
you’ll pitch to a panel of 2–3 judges. ideas will be evaluated on:
innovationfeasibilityimpact
prizes + perks
🏆 winning team prize: DJI Mini 4K Drone🍕 free food provided
who can join
open to students of all majors and experience levels — no prior experience required. if you’re into entrepreneurship, tech, or just want to build something with friends, pull up.
want a head start?
quick intros to the research projects:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EuRGt2g4vcrObO9M8Q3LlFm1_DBi11XY?usp=sharing
Judge Accessibility
Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10
Top signals
Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Estimated Audience
Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech
Technical Focus
AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%
Industries
Healthcare
Education
Climate
Technologies
Python
React
OpenAI
Why this estimate
• Hosted by a university
• Open to students
• MLH member event
Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.