Anthropic, Elevenlabs x Penn AI Hackathon
CBC and Wharton AI & Analytics is partnering with Anthropic for our second annual hackathon, themed around Machines of Loving Grace; the idea that AI, built thoughtfully, can genuinely improve human life. We're not here for another demo day. We want projects that are impact-heavy: ambitious, meaningful, and grounded in real problems people face.
Sponsors: Anthropic, ElevenLabs, Claude Builder Club, Wharton AI and Analytics Club, Slow Ventures, and Hack4Impact
Teams of 2 – 4 will build across five tracks :
Biology & Healthcare: Make healthcare more accessible; expand mental health support
Economic Empowerment & Education: Remove barriers to learning and opportunity
Democratic Governance & Collaboration: Help people participate in democracy or work together better
Creative Flourishing: Amplify human creativity and help people find meaning
Scientific Discovery: Support research and exploration across any scientific domain
Competing for Anthropic API credits and a special Impact Award presented by Penn Hack4Impact, recognizing the project with the greatest potential for real-world change.
The best builds will win the following:
🥇 1st place: $150 cash* + $1k Anthropic credits
🥈 2nd place: $100 cash* + $350 Anthropic credits
🥉 3rd place: $50 cash* + $150 Anthropic credits
To be eligible for the prizes, builds must fulfill the following:
Must be a new build (no previous projects)
Must use Claude in some capacity (better integration = more points)
Submit Github repo + demo video
Snacks and dinner provided! Come ready to build!
(Note: to get a free ElevenLabs subscription for usage at hackathon, please register before April 8, otherwise we cannot send you your subscription in time for the hackathon)
*Amazon gift card