Katz School CS & A.I Club Ideathon
Katz School of Science and Technology
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Location
Online
Status
Upcoming
Days Left
30 days
Date Range
Mar 23, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026
Submission Period
Mar 23 - Apr 12, 2026
About the Hackathon
Participants from all programs will work in small teams to define a problem, design a solution, and present their concept to a panel of judges.
About The IdeathonTheCS & AI Club Ideathonis an innovation challenge that invites students to identify real-world problems and design creative, technology-driven solutions.Unlike traditional coding-only hackathons, this ideathon focuses onproblem-solving, innovation, and feasibility. Participants are encouraged to explore ideas that combinecomputer science, artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary thinkingto address challenges in society, technology, business, education, healthcare, sustainability, and more.Students will work individually or in teams to develop an original idea, analyze its impact, and present a solution that demonstrates both creativity and practicality.Participants will:• Identify a real-world problem• Develop an innovative solution• Explore possible technologies or systems that could implement the solution• Present their idea to a judging panelSolutions arenot limited to coding. Teams may present:• Prototypes• System designs• Platforms or applications• AI-driven concepts• Workflow or automation systems• Technical or product ideasThe goal of the ideathon is to encouragecreative thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful innovation.


