Hackathons You Should Join This Month
Tags: hackathon, onlinehackathon, virtualhackathon, aihackathon
Published: 2023-11-13 22:22:05

The holidays are coming up, it’s the perfect time to sit back relax, and spend the cold days working on a new hackathon project. Looking for the perfect hackathon to join? Here are some of the most exciting hackathons happening on Devpost.com.

Whether you’re a coding newbie or a seasoned pro, there’s something here for everyone.

## What’s a Hackathon?
In case you’ve yet to join your first hackathon, these competitions are like a creative coding marathon. It’s a fun and intense event where developers across the globe come together to build something incredible. It’s an incredible way to test your skills, learn something new, grow your network, and win prizes! Yeah, that’s right, you can win money, no catch, these competitions are free to join. The hackathon sponsors are eager to see your submissions.

Ready to join a virtual hackathon? Check out these hackathons happening now:

## [Google’s Immersive Geospatial Challenge](https://googlesimmersive.devpost.com/?utm_source=devpost&utm_medium=devto&utm_campaign=googleimmersive)
Google invites you to either use Geospatial Creator to build an augmented reality experience in Adobe Aero or Unity, or use Photorealistic 3D Tiles to create a 3D virtual, immersive experience.

🏆 You will have a chance to win one of 15 available prizes, ranging from $1,000 USD to $6,500 USD, an opportunity to meet with a Google employee, and an opportunity to see your work featured on a Google-owned website.

[JOIN THE CHALLENGE](https://googlesimmersive.devpost.com/?utm_source=devpost&utm_medium=devto&utm_campaign=googleimmersive)

##[Microsoft AI Classroom Hackathon](https://microsoftaiclassroom.devpost.com/?utm_source=devpost&utm_medium=devto&utm_campaign=aiclassroom)
A call to students worldwide to reimagine the Future of Education using Azure AI and Azure Databases. Join students worldwide in building “intelligent applications” or solutions that use AI as a component of the experience. Full-blown apps, prototypes, reference applications, or schematic models are all welcome submissions.

🏆 $11,000 in prizes are up for grabs along with the opportunity for mentorship within Microsoft, promotion on Microsoft-owned and operated social channels, and the opportunity to present their projects directly to executives.

[JOIN THE CHALLENGE](https://microsoftaiclassroom.devpost.com/?utm_source=devpost&utm_medium=devto&utm_campaign=aiclassroom)

📝Eligibility note: Must be a college student to participate


##[DataPalooza by Twilio](https://datapalooza.devpost.com/?utm_source=devpost&utm_medium=devto&utm_campaign=datapalooza)
Build (or update) creative data projects that make use of Twilio Segment and integrations with either Databricks, Apache Spark, OR Amazon S3. Potential submission types include but are not limited to machine learning models, mobile or web apps, dashboards, integrations, widgets, extensions, or other tools

🏆 $20,000 is on the line along with the opportunity to win swag kits, and have your work featured on the winners’ blog post.

[JOIN THE CHALLENGE](https://datapalooza.devpost.com/?utm_source=devpost&utm_medium=devto&utm_campaign=datapalooza)

##[NEW HORIZON by Ripple](https://newhorizon.devpost.com/?utm_source=devpost&utm_medium=devto&utm_campaign=newhorizon)
Build innovative projects that harness the power of the upcoming XRP EVM compatible chain. Whether it's pioneering decentralized applications, creating groundbreaking smart contracts, or developing unique solutions to enhance the XRP Ledger ecosystem connecting chains, the possibilities are endless.

🏆 $50,000 in prizes, along with the chance to meet virtually with Ripple engineers to discuss your winning project.

[JOIN THE CHALLENGE](https://newhorizon.devpost.com/?utm_source=devpost&utm_medium=devto&utm_campaign=newhorizon)

##[Databricks Asia Pacific LLM Cup 2023](https://databricks-llm-cup-2023.devpost.com/?utm_source=devpost&utm_medium=devto&utm_campaign=llmcup)
Create a working software application that uses a large language model using Databricks. Your participation will not only speed up getting your LLM use cases from idea to production, but it also offers a series of free training, workshops, enablement, access to LLMs learning resources, and exclusive mentorship from seasoned machine learning engineers.

🏆 You could win tickets and accommodation to the 2024 Data+AI Summit, and more.

[JOIN THE CHALLENGE](https://databricks-llm-cup-2023.devpost.com/?utm_source=devpost&utm_medium=devto&utm_campaign=llmcup)

📝Eligibility note: Must be part of an organization in a data-related field to participate

We hope to see you joining some of these challenges, if you’re looking for something different head on over to Devpost.com and sign up for our newsletter.

You’ll be the first to hear of hackathon launches, happy hacking!