📅 Dates (Subject to Change)
Hackathon Starts: June 18, 2026
Submission Deadline: July 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM PDT
Judging & Winner Announcement: a week after submissions close

All times are in PDT. Submissions must be completed before the deadline — late entries will not be accepted.

👥 Eligibility
Open to high school and college students
Teams can have 1–5 members (solo submissions allowed)
Open to participants from any location worldwide

🏆 Hack the Limit Prizes

1. Limit Breaker Award
   For the project that goes above and beyond — strong on creativity, sharp execution, and overall standout quality.
2. Rising Builder Award
   For an exceptional project built by someone new to coding or hackathons.
3. Boldest Idea Award
   For the most original, out-of-the-box concept with a genuinely fresh take.
4. Real Impact Award
   For the project with the clearest real-world use and tangible value for its users.

📊 Judging Criteria

1. Execution & Build Quality (30%)
   How functional and well-constructed the project is — including code quality, structure, and how effectively the tools or tech stack were used.
2. Originality (25%)
   How fresh and inventive the idea is, and whether it stands apart from other submissions.
3. Value & Impact (20%)
   Whether the project solves something that matters, and how useful or impactful the solution is in practice.
4. User Experience (15%)
   How intuitive, polished, and pleasant the project is to actually use.
5. Presentation Quality (10%)
   How clearly the project is explained and demoed, and how complete the supporting materials are.