STEMergent Hacks 2026

Requirements

What to Build

Build a project that uses STEM and technology to address a meaningful real-world problem affecting students, schools, nonprofits, communities, or another group with a clear need.

You may participate through either pathway:

• Ideathon Pathway: Develop an innovative idea, solution, or concept. A working prototype is not required.
• Hackathon Pathway: Build a working prototype, application, device, or other tangible solution that demonstrates your proposed solution.

Your project should demonstrate creativity, thoughtful problem-solving, and potential impact. Projects do not need to be highly technically complex to be competitive.

What to Submit

Submit your project through the designated competition platform before the announced deadline. Your submission should include:

• Project Title
• Project Description: Explain the problem you are addressing, your solution, and how it works.
• Pathway: Indicate whether you are submitting under the Ideathon or Hackathon Pathway.
• Team Details: List all members of your team.
• Screenshots, GIFs, or Other Visuals: Show your project or proposed solution where applicable.
• Demo Video: Recommended for Hackathon submissions and may be required if specified by the organizers.
• Code or Prototype Link: Include a link to your code, live application, prototype, or other relevant materials where applicable.
• AI & Third-Party Resources: Disclose significant use of AI tools, APIs, datasets, libraries, or other third-party resources when requested.

 

All submissions must contain meaningful work created by the participants for this competition. Existing projects may be used as inspiration or a starting point, but simply submitting a previously completed project is not permitted.