Hackachusetts
Statewide AI hackathon
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Hackachusetts is a statewide AI hackathon bringing together 1,000+ students across nine Massachusetts campuses, including UMass Amherst.
Spend the day building an AI-powered project around one of four challenge areas: Biotech & Healthcare, Robotics & Hardware, Energy & Climate Tech, or Civic Action. Participants can work individually or in teams, and $30,000 in prizes will be awarded across the competition.
Schedule
- 8:00–9:00 AM: Check-in & breakfast
- 9:00–10:00 AM: Kickoff
- 10:00 AM–8:00 PM: Hacking
- 8:00 PM: Project submissions close
- 8:00 PM - Midnight: Judging & finalist selection
Finalists are notified to attend Sunday’s brunch at WHOOP!
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided. Participants should bring their student ID, laptop, charger, and ideas.
Hackachusetts is open to students enrolled at colleges and universities across Massachusetts. A .edu email address is required to register, and students may select UMass Amherst as their hackathon location.
Location: UMass Amherst — Campus Center.
Registration is required through the official Hackachusetts registration page.