Dates
- Hacking starts: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET
- Hacking ends and Devpost submissions close: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
- Live demos begin at 4:15 PM ET
Eligibility
- In-person only. At least one team member must be present to demo.
- Teams of 1 to 4 people
Project and Submission Requirements
- All work must be built during the sprint. No pre-built projects. Research can be done beforehand.
- Every project must use the You.com API as a core part of the product.
- Every submission must include a link to a public GitHub repo with the project's code.
- AI coding tools and assistants are allowed. The idea and creative direction must be your own.
- Submissions must be on Devpost by 4:00 PM ET. Late submissions will not be judged.
- Judges' decisions are final.