Indiana University · March 27–29, 2026

Build with Claude.
Ship something real.

A GenAI-first hackathon at Indiana University, sponsored by Anthropic — open to all students, all backgrounds, all skill levels. $1,500 in Anthropic API credits up for grabs.

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One
Weekend to build
Mar 27-29
Event duration
$1,500
In API credits
Free
To participate

Team

Meet the team
behind the hackathon.

Organizers, judges, and mentors helping make this weekend possible.

Leadership

Rabia Ghafoor

Leadership

Operations

Sunny Sun

Operations

Anshu

Operations

Judges

Ashvik Peddapalli

Judge

Dennis Lee

Judge

Mentors

Amit Subhash

Mentor

Vansh Pandita

Mentor

Event Details

Everything you need
to know.

One weekend. Real problems. Build an AI-powered solution using Claude and walk away with something you're proud to show off.

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Dates

March 27–29

We kick off in person on March 27 at 6:00 PM and wrap up in person on March 29 at 6:00 PM. In between, teams build asynchronously.
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Location

Ballantine Hall, BH 003

Indiana University Bloomington. This is the location for both the opening and closing events.
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Prizes

$1,500 in API Credits

Anthropic API credits for winning teams, plus swag throughout the event
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Team size

2–4 members

Solo? Join our Discord or the networking event after opening ceremony to find a team
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The challenge

Build an AI solution for social impact.

This hackathon features 5 tracks focused on real-world areas where AI can make a meaningful difference. The goal is not just to build something cool, but to build something that can create real value.
We care about how you think as much as what you build, so consider impact, feasibility, and ethical implications as you shape your idea. Great projects here can become standout portfolio pieces recruiters actually want to talk about.
All participants also get free Claude Pro (including Claude Code access) and API credits. We send the request form for these benefits in batches by email (you need an IU email for that). Processing can take about a week, so depending on when you register, we cannot guarantee Claude Pro or API credit access before the event. However, once you submit the form, you will still receive access for personal use.
Fri · Mar 27

6:00 PM · Opening Ceremony & Case Reveal (In Person)

Teams announced, problem statement released, and hacking begins.

Sat · Mar 28

All Day · Build Day (Async)

Teams work asynchronously on their projects.

Sun · Mar 29

6:00 PM · Closing Awards (In Person)

Winners are announced and celebrated.

Participant Resources

Participant resources

Find the submission form, available hackathon cases your team can choose from, and other key event documents.

Open participant resources

FAQ

Common questions.

A hackathon is an event where students build creative projects — apps, websites, AI tools, and more. No malicious or unauthorized hacking involved!
Any student from Indiana University.
This hackathon is beginner-friendly! All skill levels are welcome.
Teams can have 2–4 members. Don't have a team yet? Join our Discord or attend the networking event right after the opening ceremony to find teammates.

Partners & Sponsors

Made possible by
great partners.

We're grateful to the organizations making this hackathon happen. Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to us.

Prize support is sponsored by Anthropic via the Claude Builder Club, including the $1,500 in API credits for winning teams.

Ready to build?

Registration is free and all participants get free Claude Pro + API credits, besides the chance to win prizes.

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