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20 curated finds

Hackathons

GatewayHacks 2026

Build software or AI for accessibility, education, or open impact.

Oct 1, 11:59 pm EDTOnlineEligibility needs clarification
Details need confirmation
Hackathons

FirstCommit

A beginner-focused build challenge for developers aged 13-21.

Sep 30, 5 pm EDTOnlineEligibility needs clarification
Details need confirmation
Credits & perksGrant / sponsored access

fal Builder Grant

For early generative-media products. Total support can reach $100 at $50 monthly fal usage and $250 at $100 usage, on request. Currently requires an approved partner referral code.

$25 starter credits; usage tiers up to $250AI APIs
Applications open
Hackathons

GPT-6 Astra Challenge

Build and launch an ambitious project using GPT-6 Astra.

September 18 announced; closing time unconfirmedLaunch challengeDeadline needs confirmation
Details need confirmation
Hackathons

Runway Hackathon

Build an agent, app or creative workflow using Runway’s API in San Francisco.

Apply by September 18; exact time not publishedIn personApplication required
Applications open
Hackathons

HackWashU Fall AI Build Challenge

A student AI build weekend with an in-person showcase at Washington University.

September 27, 10 am Central Daylight TimeStudentsIn person
Applications open
Hackathons

Test Flight · Glasswing AI Hackathon

Build and demonstrate an enterprise AI product during an in-person Boston weekend.

Applications September 19; exact cutoff unconfirmedIn personRules incomplete
Details need confirmation
ToolsFree plan

Cursor Hobby

Try an AI editor for code changes and learning.

Free; limited Agent requestsFree plan
ToolsPaid tool

Claude Code

An AI coding workflow in your terminal and development tools.

Included with paid Claude plans; API billing is separatePaid tool
ToolsFree plan

GitHub Copilot Free

Explore coding assistance before choosing a paid coding plan.

Limited core Copilot accessFree plan
ToolsPaid tool

Grok Bot

A persistent cloud teammate for research, coding and business tasks.

Included with eligible SuperGrok and Cursor plansPaid tool
ToolsOne-time trial

Runway Free

Test creative generation with a small starter allowance.

125 one-time creditsOne-time allowance
ToolsFree plan

ElevenLabs Free

Experiment with voice, transcription and sound creation.

10,000 credits per monthFree plan
ToolsFree plan

Tavily Researcher

Add web search and extraction to a research agent.

1,000 API credits per monthFree plan
ToolsFree plan

Groq API Free plan

Prototype inference against supported models.

Model-specific free rate limitsFree plan
ToolsFree plan

Gemini Developer API Free tier

Prototype with the models that currently have a free API tier.

Free usage on selected models, subject to limitsFree plan
ToolsFree plan

Supabase Free

Add a Postgres database, authentication and file storage.

500MB database; 50,000 monthly active usersFree plan
ToolsFree plan

Netlify Free

Publish a small website with previews, functions and a custom domain.

300 usage credits per monthFree plan
ToolsFree plan

Canva Free design assets

Create social graphics and marketing designs using free content.

Free assets within Canva designsFree plan
ToolsFree plan

DaVinci Resolve Free

Edit, color-grade and mix audio for videos on your computer.

Free desktop video editorFree plan

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