Anthropic — Hackathon
Claude Hackathon x UVicHacks
Build with Claude. Compete for $1,500 in Anthropic API credits. One day to make something that matters.
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Location
Online
Duration
1 day
Date
Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026
About the Hackathon
Build with Claude. Compete for $1,500 in Anthropic API credits. One day to make something that matters.
Main DescriptionAnthropic's Claude Hackathon x UVicHacks is a one-day building competition hosted by the Claude Builder Club at the University of Victoria, in collaboration with UVicHacks. This is your chance to build something that genuinely matters using Claude, compete for $1,500 in Anthropic API credits, and be part of one of the most exciting student events at UVic this term.Teams of 2 to 4 will have a full day to build a working prototype across one of five social impact tracks, revealed at the start of the event. We want to see your thinking as much as your code.Event Schedule11:00 AM -- Doors Open and Check-In11:30 AM -- Welcome and Kickoff12:00 PM -- Hacking Begins12:30 PM -- Optional Claude Code Tips Session3:30 PM -- Pizza Break 6:30 PM -- Submission Deadline6:45 PM -- Judge Walkthroughs Begin7:30 PM -- Judges Confer and Select Top 38:00 PM -- Top 3 Finalist Presentations8:30 PM -- Winner Announcements and Award CeremonyWhen:March 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM PSTWhere:Hickman Building, Room 105, University of Victoria
Event Details
Format
Online
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Currency
USD
Start
Mar 20, 2026
End
Mar 21, 2026
Duration
1 day
Prize Breakdown
Overall Prize
- -$1,500 in Anthropic API credits
Schedule
2026-03-21
Doors Open and Check-In
Welcome and Kickoff
Hacking Begins
Optional Claude Code Tips Session
Pizza Break
Submission Deadline
Judge Walkthroughs Begin
Judges Confer and Select Top 3
Top 3 Finalist Presentations
Winner Announcements and Award Ceremony
Organized by Anthropic
Online · Ended
Timeline
Mar 20, 2026
EVENT STARTS
Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.
Mar 22, 2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
All projects must be submitted before this date.
Mar 21, 2026
EVENT ENDS
Final submissions and judging period begins.
