Join us for FullyHacks 2026, Cal State Fullerton's (CSUF) premier 24-hour, in-person hackathon, taking place from April 18th to April 19th at the CSUF Computer Science Building. This event brings together 200+ students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate on innovative projects, attend enriching workshops, and network with industry professionals.
Requirements
- Project Description: A clear and concise explanation of your project, including its purpose, functionality, and the problem it addresses.
- Source Code: A link to your project's publicly accessible code repository (e.g., GitHub).
- Demo Video: A short video (maximum 3 minutes) demonstrating your project's features and functionality.
- Team Information: Names and roles of all team members.
- Track Selection: Indicate the track(s) your project is competing
Prizes
Best Use of Gemini API
Google Swag Kits
It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project?
Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice
Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers
Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more
Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend?
Best Use of ElevenLabs
Wireless Earbuds
Deploy natural, human-sounding audio with ElevenLabs. Create realistic, dynamic, and emotionally expressive voices for any project, from interactive AI companions to narrated stories and voice-enabled apps. ElevenLabs will empower you to build rich, immersive experiences without the need for actors or complex audio production, using simply the power of AI.
Integrate fully autonomous audio experiences into your hack with ElevenLabs and give your project a voice, along with giving your team the chance to win some wireless earbuds!
Best Use of Solana
Ledger Nano S Plus
The world of development is evolving fast and Solana is leading the charge with a network built to handle all of your infrastructure needs. Forget high fees and slow confirmations, it’s time to build applications that are fast, efficient, and scalable.
Harness Solana's core advantages like blazing fast execution and near-zero transaction costs to make your hackathon ideas become real world projects. With Solana, the possibilities are endless.
Create a game, social app, or consumer product that relies on instant, high-frequency transactions.
Design a sophisticated trading, lending, or decentralized exchange (DEX).
Build a prototype for supply chain, identity, or payments that can handle massive, real-world volume.
Show us how you can innovate with Solana for a chance to win some cool prizes for you and each member of your team!
Best Use of DigitalOcean
Retro Wireless Mouse
DigitalOcean offers a reliable and easy-to-use cloud platform for every stage of your project. Leverage core services like Droplets, Managed Databases, and App Platform to build, deploy, and scale your application effortlessly. Building with AI? DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI enables you to build, train, and deploy machine learning models, including access to GPU infrastructure and serverless inference!
Sign up for DigitalOcean today and get $200 worth of free credits that you can use towards building your next great hack. Build with DigitalOcean's robust cloud infrastructure for a chance to win some great prizes for you and each of your teammates!
Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
M5Stack IoT Kit
MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5Stack IoT Kit for you and each member of your group.
Best Entertainment
[MLH Winner Pins] 8BitDo Retro Joystick and Mechanical Keyboard
Best Health & Wellness
[MLH Winner Pins] Amazon Echo Dot
Best Education & Social Justice
[MLH Winner Pins] Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones + 1-year subscription for NordVPN, NordPass, NordProtect, and Incogni
Best Social Impact / Sustainability
[MLH Winner Pins] 4K Mini Projector + 1 GB of free data for Saily
Best Use of AI/ML
[MLH Winner Pins] CRUA 24” 240Hz Gaming Monitor + 3-month access and $235 credit for nexos.ai + $500 Neon credits
Best Beginner Hack
LEGO Set - Creator 3 in 1 Sea Animals: Beautiful Dolphins
Most Technical
Demon Slayer Themed Pulsar X2V2 Gaming Mouse + $1k Neon credits
Best UI/UX
Jellycat Amuseables Peanut Star Student Plushie
Best Use of ArcGIS (Esri's Sponsored Track)
Esri Swag Bag + Portable Charger 50000mAh Power Bank
Best Uses of Human Delta API - 1st Place
$750 Split Across Team, as well as a Guaranteed Interview at Human Delta
Best Uses of Human Delta API - 2nd Place
$250 Split Across Team, as well as a Guaranteed Interview at Human Delta
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Bijon Desai
Samuel Sandoval
Pranjali Yadav
Ethan Davidson
Varun Misra
Ryhan Hasan
Adwaita Chokshi
Karthik Gurunathan
Harshul Jain
Tanmay Rauth
Dane Camacho
Judging Criteria
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Project Criteria
Projects will be judged based on how well they align with the track, as well as execution, innovation, presentation, technical ability, and more.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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