🚀 About the ChallengeWelcome toTrojan Hacks 2026, where builders, dreamers, and problem-solvers come together to create impactful solutions across four exciting verticals:Healthcare, Social Good, Entertainment, and the Presaige AI Track.This 24-hour challenge is designed to push your creativity and technical skills to the next level. Participants will collaborate, experiment, and build innovative solutions that address real-world problems with bold thinking and practical execution.Whether you're a beginner attending your first hackathon or an experienced developer ready to ship something ambitious, this is your opportunity to:Turn ideas into working prototypesSolve meaningful, real-world challengesCollaborate with talented peersLearn from mentors and industry expertsCompete for exciting prizesWe’re looking for projects that areinnovative, impactful, technically strong, and user-focused. Think big. Build boldly. Ship something you’re proud of.🛠️ Get StartedReady to build? Here’s how to begin:Register for Trojan Hacks 2026 on Devpost.Form your team (or join one!), teams of up to4 membersare allowed.Review the rules, judging criteria, and submission guidelines.Start building during the official 24-hour hackathon period.Submit your project before the deadline, including:Project descriptionDemo videoSource code repositoryAny additional documentationNeed inspiration? Choose a vertical, identify a real problem, and focus on building a solution that delivers clear, measurable value to users.Most importantly : have fun, experiment, and don’t be afraid to try something ambitious.🌟 Verticals🏥 MedicalHow can we use technology to improve healthcare?Are there inefficiencies in the healthcare system that we can streamline?How can we expand access to care, enhance patient experiences, or improve health outcomes?In what ways can innovation advance the future of medicine?We encourage solutions ranging from patient support tools and AI-powered diagnostics to workflow optimization, telehealth platforms, and wellness technologies.🌍 Social CauseWhat social challenges can we address through technology?How can we promote sustainability, improve accessibility, or amplify marginalized voices?What tools can create measurable and meaningful impact within our communities?Think about education, equity, environmental impact, financial inclusion, and community empowerment.🎬 EntertainmentHow can technology create more engaging and interactive experiences?What can we build that brings people together or makes everyday entertainment more fun and accessible?How can we enhance the way people relax, connect, and enjoy their free time?This vertical welcomes projects ranging from games and immersive storytelling to creator tools, media platforms, and social entertainment experiences.Teams in this category may also choose to integratePresaige.ai’s AI-powered content intelligence APIsto enhance their projects. Presaige provides access to:🔹Score API— Generate predictive performance scores for visual content (images or videos).🔹Recommendations API— Receive actionable suggestions to optimize content for better engagement and effectiveness before publishing.Using the Presaige APIs is optional within the Entertainment vertical. Teams that meaningfully integrate these APIs may be eligible for additional recognition.⭐ Special Recognition: Best Use of Presaige APIA special award will be given to the team that most effectively and creatively integrates Presaige’s APIs into their Entertainment project.