• Fri, 22 Aug 2025

    MIT’s First Hackathon is Here!

    Event by Melbourne Campus

    Date and time

    1. Fri, Aug 22 2025, 11am - 5pm

    Location: MIT Melbourne campus: Level 2, Room 2.27

    Build. Pitch. Disrupt.
    Welcome to the inaugural hackathon at MIT, where your ideas can evolve into impactful, scalable solutions in just 48 hours. Whether you're a coder, designer, or entrepreneur, this is your moment to shine.

    📅 Key Dates (AEST)

    • Registrations close: Friday, 22 August 2025, 9:00 am
    • Kickoff + Theme Reveal: Friday, 22 August at 11:00 AM
    • On-site Hacking (Mandatory): Friday, 22 August, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (at MIT Campus)
    • Submission Deadline: Sunday, 24 August at 11:00 AM

    💡 Theme

    The hackathon theme will be announced at kickoff on 22 August, 11:00 AM. Come with fresh ideas and an open mind, the challenge awaits!

    👥 Teams & Tech

    • Form a team of 3–4 members (mandatory)
    • Choose your own tech stack; you're free to use any tools, languages, or platforms

    ✅ Submission Requirements

    To qualify, each team must submit:

    • working prototype that demonstrates the core functionality of your idea
    • video link showcasing and explaining your solution

    The prototype should convincingly show potential to scale into a real-world application.

    🔒 Rules & Guidelines

    • All code must be written within the hackathon window:
      22 Aug, 11:00 AM → 24 Aug, 11:00 AM
    • No prior/existing projects will be considered
    • Only original ideas will be accepted; innovation is key!

    📍 On-Site Requirement

    • All participants are required to attend the on-site hacking session at MIT on Friday, 22 August, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Location: MIT Melbourne campus: Level 2, Room 2.27

    📝 Registration

    • Register your team by Friday, 22 August 2025, 9:00 am
    • REGISTER NOW VIA THE LINK

    Build fast. Think big. Show us what you’ve got.
    Let’s shape the future, one prototype at a time.