HackWashU Fall AI Build Challenge

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

Event

September 25-27, 2026

Location

Washington University in St. Louis

Entrants

Undergraduate or graduate students of legal adult age

Submission cutoff

September 27, 10 am Central Time (UTC−5)

The brief

Create an AI application or prototype substantially during the event. Judging considers impact, execution, originality and presentation. The overview lists a recognition prize whose details will be announced before the event.

Before you enter

• Register and submit a Devpost project with a demo or reviewable build materials.
• Disclose models, APIs, datasets, existing tools and your team’s original contribution.
• Confirm venue access and geographic exceptions before attending.