Anthropic x Maryland Hackathon

Rules

• Teams of 1–4 members
• All code must be written during the hackathon (no pre-built projects)
• Projects must use Claude / Anthropic API in a meaningful way
• Must submit a working prototype — mockups alone will not be judged
• Be respectful, collaborative, and have fun

Dates

• 📅 Hackathon: April 24, 2026
• 🕐 Hacking begins: [START TIME]
• 🕐 Submissions close: [END TIME]
• 🏆 Winner announcements: [AWARDS TIME]

Eligibility

• Open to all University of Maryland students
• No prior experience required — all skill levels welcome

Project & Submission Requirements

• Must fall under one of the three official tracks
• Must use Claude / Anthropic API
• Must include a working demo, GitHub repo, and short writeup
• Must be built during the event

Prizes Each track awards:

• 🥇 1st Place: $350 + $500 in API credits
• 🥈 2nd Place: $200