Weber State
AI Hackathon
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Welcome to the Weber State AI Hackathon
This hackathon is an exciting FREE event where you'll use cutting-edge AI tools to build an app or website, no coding experience required!
$130free premium tools+$3,000+in prizes
Professional AI development platforms plus cash, premium tech, and more rewards
AI-Powered Development
Simply describe your app idea to our AI tools and watch them generate real, working code. It's like having a superpower that turns thoughts into reality!
Learn & Network
Connect with fellow innovators, learn cutting-edge technologies, and build lasting relationships. Perfect for students, professionals, and curious minds alike.
From Idea to App
Start the day with just an idea and end with a fully functional application you can show off to friends, family, or future employers.
Win Amazing Prizes
Compete for $3,000+ in prizes including cash, premium tech, and free AI tool subscriptions. Whether you're a beginner or expert, there's a prize track for you!
Competition Categories
Novice Track
Perfect for participants who have never built an application before. This track is designed for beginners taking their first steps into development using AI-assisted tools.
- No coding experience required
- Focused on creativity and problem-solving
- Extra mentorship support
Advanced Track
For participants with prior app development experience. This track challenges experienced developers to push the boundaries of AI integration.
- Previous development experience
- Advanced AI implementation
- Technical innovation focus
Event Schedule
A full day of innovation, learning, and fun. All times are in Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).
Morning
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
FREE Light Breakfast & Check-in
Location: Forum (1st floor atrium)
Check-in and light breakfast are both located in the Forum.
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
Location: Forum
Welcome address and rules overview
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Start Building
Location: Forum (1st floor) & 3rd floor areas (see map)
Begin working on your project with your team
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Vibe Coding Tutorial (Optional)
Location: Forum
Learn the basics of AI-assisted development - attend while building!
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Team Forming (Optional)
Location: Forum
Find teammates and form your team - attend while building!
Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
FREE Lunch Break
Location: Forum
Enjoy lunch in the Forum and network with other participants. Please do not take food outside of the Forum.
Afternoon
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Continue Building
Location: Forum (1st floor) & 3rd floor areas (see map)
Final sprint to complete your project
2:30 PM
📝 SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Location: DevPost
Submissions must be turned in by this time to be considered for prizes. See Project Submission section for details.
Submissions must be turned in by this time to be considered for prizes. See Project Submission section for details.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Presentation Preparation
Location: Forum & 3rd floor areas (see map)
Prepare your demo and get ready to present your project
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Project Demos
Presentation locations will be announced
Present your project to judges and other teams
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Awards Ceremony & Closing
Location: Forum
Winners announced and final celebrations
Event Location
Noorda Engineering Building
Weber State University Campus
1465 Edvalson St
Ogden, UT 84403
Free Parking Available
Park in lot A2, directly west of the building.
Event Spaces
- A
Forum (first floor)
Registration, opening and closing ceremonies, presentations
- B
Room 324
Presentations
- C
Room 327
For participants without laptops
- D
Room 305 and 307
Presentations
- E
Room 311 and 312
Presentations
Available Rooms
Floor 1:
Forum (100c), Vending Area (132, near the north entrance)
Floor 3:
301, 302A-302H, 303, 304, 305, 307, 311, 312, 318, 320, 322, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, Student Study (300A), CS Open Computer Lab (329), 333, 334, 335, 336, 338b
Building Maps
Note: All purple-colored rooms on the map are available as working spaces for your team during the hackathon.
Tools Provided
$130per participant
Free premium AI tools for all attendees
Our sponsors provide cutting-edge AI tools to active hackathon participants to help you build amazing applications without traditional coding. Promo codes will be distributed during the event.
Vibe Coding Platforms
Experience the future of development where you create applications by simply describing what you want to build.
Bolt
$25 valueA web-based development environment perfect for beginners and rapid prototyping.
- Browser-based coding - no setup required
- Built-in AI assistance for development
- Real-time preview as you build
- Perfect for first-time developers
Windsurf
$15 valueA powerful VSCode-based editor for experienced developers who prefer a desktop environment.
- Full VSCode feature set and extensions
- Advanced AI pair programming
- Enhanced debugging and testing tools
- Ideal for experienced developers
Generative AI Platforms
Enhance your applications with cutting-edge generative AI capabilities including voice synthesis and image generation.
ElevenLabs
$66 valueEvery participant receives a FREE 3-month Creator subscription to add professional AI voices to their projects.
- High-quality text-to-speech synthesis
- Multiple voice options and languages
- Voice cloning capabilities
- Real-time speech generation API
Runware
$25 valueGenerate high-quality images and videos through a fast, affordable API.
- Sub-second image and video generation
- Access to 312,713+ AI models
- Competitive pricing and strong performance
- Custom hardware with renewable energy
Prizes & Awards
$3,000+in total prizes
Cash prizes, premium tech, and amazing rewards
Novice Track
For beginners taking their first steps into development with AI assistance
1st Place
$300
2nd Place
$200
3rd Place
$100
Advanced Track
For developers with experience ready to push AI innovation further
1st Place
$300
2nd Place
$200
3rd Place
$100
Challenge Prizes
These sponsors have created special challenges with unique opportunities to solve real-world problems and win additional prizes.
What are Challenge Prizes?
- •Sponsor-defined challenges with specific goals
- •Prizes start at $100 minimum per challenge
- •May be judged by sponsor representatives
How it Works
- 1.Teams opt in to compete for challenges
- 2.Winners announced alongside main prizes
- 3.Sponsors send prizes directly to the winners
Utilize ElevenLabs in your project to create amazing voice-powered experiences.
One pair per team member
$549 value per pair
How to Win:
Utilize ElevenLabs in your project, such as voice cloning, conversational AI, generated sound effects, or any other ElevenLabs product.
Example Uses:
- •Add AI narration to your app
- •Create voice-enabled chatbots
- •Generate dynamic audio content
Create compelling visual content using Runware's powerful image and video generation API.
Single prize awarded to team leader
$500 in API credits
How to Win:
Utilize Runware's API to generate high-quality images or videos that enhance your project's visual appeal and functionality.
Example Uses:
- •Generate custom artwork for your app
- •Create dynamic video content
- •Build AI-powered design tools
Build something great using Leonardo, LlamaPress AI's latest coding agent.
Single prize awarded to team leader
$250 cash value
How to Win:
Build something great using Leonardo, LlamaPress AI's latest coding agent. Show us how you can leverage AI-powered development to create innovative solutions.
Example Uses:
- •AI-powered coding agent
- •Accelerates development workflow
- •Intelligent code generation and assistance
Additional challenge prizes may be announced as more sponsors confirm their participation.
Hackathon Rules & Guidelines
Team Formation
You can work in teams of 1-4 members. You can participate in either the Novice or Advanced track based on your experience level.
No pre-work
All work must be completed during the hackathon. You can come with an idea, but the implementation should happen at the event.
Track Requirements
Novice Track: AI integration is optional but encouraged.
Advanced Track: Your project must incorporate at least one AI technology. This can include but is not limited to: machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, or generative AI.
Development Tools
You're free to use any tools, frameworks, or software to build your app. Vibe coding tools (Bolt & Windsurf) will be provided to enable rapid development.
Prize Distribution
The team leader is responsible for determining how to share the prize among its members.
Intellectual Property Rights
All teams retain full ownership of their projects. By participating, you grant the organizers the right to showcase your project for promotional purposes. You must have rights to use all code and assets in your project.
Devpost Submission Required
All projects must be submitted to Devpost by the submission deadline (2:30 PM) to be considered for prizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sponsors
ElevenLabs
The most realistic voice AI platform
StackBlitz
Creator of Bolt. Create stunning apps & websites by chatting with AI.
Windsurf
The Windsurf Editor is where the work of developers and AI truly flow together.
LlamaPress AI
AI-powered content creation and publishing platform for modern creators.
Runware
Fast, affordable API for high-quality image and video generation powered by custom hardware.
College of Arts & Humanities
Weber State's College of Arts & Humanities fostering creativity, critical thinking, and cultural understanding.
College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology (EAST)
Weber State's EAST college advancing innovation in engineering, technology, and applied sciences.
WSU Information Technology Division
Weber State's IT Division supporting campus technology infrastructure and digital innovation.
Become a Sponsor
We're looking for amazing sponsors to help make this event unforgettable! Your support helps us provide free tools, prizes, and an incredible experience for all participants.
Challenge Prizes
Sponsors can create custom challenge prizes to engage participants with specific goals or requirements.
What You Provide:
- • Challenge name (a few words)
- • Instructions (1 or 2 sentences)
- • Prize value (minimum $100)
- • Optional: Judge submissions onsite
What You Get:
- • Direct engagement with participants
- • Solutions to your specific challenges
- • Brand visibility throughout event
- • Networking with talented developers
Interested in sponsoring or know someone who might be? We'd love to hear from you!
Discuss SponsorshipJoin Our Team
Help make this event a success! We're looking for volunteers in these roles:
General Help
Support event operations and ensure everything runs smoothly
Mentors
Guide participants and help them bring their ideas to life
Judges
Evaluate projects and help award prizes to top teams
Project Submission
Submit your hackathon project on DevPost by 2:30 PM to be eligible for judging and prizes.
Deadline: 2:30 PM
All projects must be submitted before presentations begin. Don't wait until the last minute!
What to Include:
- • Project name and description
- • Technologies used and how you built it
- • Screenshots or demo video (recommended)
Stay Connected
Join our Discord community to get the latest updates, find teammates, and ask questions before and during the hackathon.
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