NYU WinC Builder Sprint
Never been to a hackathon? This one is built for you. Already hacked before and looking for your next one? It's for you too.
WinC Builder Sprint is a two-hour hackathon where you pick one real problem, build one working screen or feature, and pitch it in 60 seconds. Come solo and we'll match you into a team, or bring your own team of up to three.
Theme: consumer tech for everyday life. Pick a track:
Wellness, life and productivity: build something that helps people feel better, live better or get more done
Open track: any consumer idea, like entertainment, fashion or a mini game
Build with anything: Figma, code, or AI builders like v0, Replit and Lovable. Mentors will walk the room to help you get unstuck.
Prizes
Grand prize: an AirTag for every member of the winning team
MeloMed prize: best use of the 2DooD or Nocturne MCP tools. A phone stand for every member of the winning team.
Sponsored by MeloMed (melomed.io)
MeloMed is giving you free MCP tools to build with. They come with demo data, so you don't need an account. Guide and setup: melomed.io/developers
Schedule 5:45 PM: Doors open, check in, grab food 6:00 PM: Kickoff, theme and tracks 6:12 PM: Team matching 6:20 PM: Build time 7:25 PM: Pitches 7:50 PM: Winners and group photo
Free food while it lasts, first come first served.
Bring a laptop and charger. Open to all NYU students, and built especially for women, nonbinary students and first-time hackers. Non-NYU students are welcome too. We'll register you as a guest so you can get into the building, so please RSVP with your full legal name.
Only 58 seats, so if you RSVP, please show up. If your plans change, cancel so someone on the waitlist can take your spot.