Dates

  • Start Date: Saturday, March 13, 2025, at 8:30 PM EDT.
  • Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2025, at 8:30 AM EDT.
  • Judging Period: Sunday, March 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT.
  • Winners Announced: Sunday, March 15, 2025, during the Closing Ceremony starting at 3.30 PM EDT.

 

Eligibility

  • Open to high school, undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates.
  • No specific experience in Machine Learning or AI is required; basic knowledge from first-year introductory computer programming coursework is sufficient.
  • Teams must consist of 1-4 members. Cross-participation between in-person and online participants is not permitted, unless you have the organizer's permission on a case by case basis.
  • All participants must agree to the Hackathon Code of Conduct upon registration.
  • Mentors are welcomed from undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as industry professionals. Prior hackathon experience is a plus.

 

Project and Submission Requirements

  • Submissions must include a detailed write-up on Devpost, explaining the project's inspiration, the technology stack used, and a summary of the product.
  • A link to the project’s GitHub public repository must be included in the Devpost submission.
  • Teams are required to prepare presentation materials for judging, although these DO NOT need to be submitted in advance.
  • Originality is key. Projects must be new creations specifically made for GenAI Genesis 2026.

 

Detailed prize information will be announced during the opening ceremony and updated on the hackathon’s Devpost page.

 

Projects will be evaluated based on:

  • Innovation & Originality — 25%
  • Technical Complexity & Execution — 30%
  • Product Experience & Design — 20%
  • Impact & Practical Value — 25%

Please check the hacker package for detail rubric!

 

A panel of industry experts, sponsors, and educators will judge each project. Winners will be determined based on aggregate scores.

 

By participating in GenAI Genesis 2026, you acknowledge and agree to abide by these rules and guidelines. The organizing team reserves the right to disqualify any participant or team for violating the rules or any conduct that is deemed inappropriate or contrary to the hackathon's spirit.