AI for Social Good: Hack with MLH & DigitalOcean
Major League Hacking · MLH
Prize breakdown
Best Use of DigitalOcean AI Platform in a Social Good Hack
1st place: MLH Winner Pins + $1000 split amongst the team 2nd place: MLH Winner Pins + $500 split amongst the team 3rd place: MLH Winner Pins + $250 split amongst the team
$1,7503 winnersBest Use of Data
This category is for the project that best utilizes or helps visualize data that is typically hard to parse or understand.
Non-cashBest UI/UX
This category is for the project that has the best user design for user experience and accessibility. Your design should be intuitive to interact with, and follow best practices for readability.
Non-cashBest Beginner Project
The team must be at least 50% first time hackathon participants.
Non-cash
Timeline
- Submissions openJul 11, 2026
- Submission deadlineJul 11, 2026
About
Major League Hacking and DigitalOcean are teaming up to host an in-person, AI Hackathon DEDICATED TO CREATING PROJECTS FOR SOCIAL GOOD!
Whether you’re a seasoned developer or curious to explore coding for the first time, this is a great opportunity for you to make something real in just a day with tools like DigitalOcean’s AI Platform. Network with other builders ranging from career professionals to students, learn from experienced mentors and industry experts, and enjoy free catered meals all weekend!
Prize tracks are going to focus on building tools that make the world a better place and exploring problems in your local community.
All attendees must be registered on Luma and in person to participate.
Requirements
Must submit on Devpost and be in person for judging.
- Submissions open
- Jul 11, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 11, 2026
- First seen
- Jul 10, 2026
- Last seen
- Jul 11, 2026