Hooked on Claude 2026 Hackathon

​Hooked on Claude Hackathon by Texas Claude Builder Club at UT Austin

The Texas Claude Builder Club is bringing UT Austin's best builders together for a full day of shipping. One day. One goal. Build something real with Claude.

​Whether you're a developer, designer, product thinker, or just someone with an idea, this is your space to build AI-powered products from scratch, get hands-on with the Claude API, and show what you can make in a few hours.

What to expect:

• ​$1500+ in prizes across 5 categories

• ​6.5 hours of focused building time

• ​Free Claude Pro access + $25 in API credits for all CBC members (claim during GMs on March 24 or March 31)

• ​Food provided throughout the event

• ​Mentorship and feedback from judges across tech, design, and product

​Prize Categories:

• ​Best Design / UX

• ​Most Technically Challenging

• ​Most Creative

• ​Most Startup-Ready

• ​Most Human-Centered

​Schedule:

​9:30am | Doors Open + Check-In
10:00am | Opening Remarks + Team Formation
10:30am | Hacking Starts!
5:00pm | Submissions Due!
5:30pm | Judging + Networking Reception
7:00pm | Winners Announced + Closing
7:30pm | Event Ends

​Teams: Solo or groups of up to 4. Every member must register separately on Luma. List all teammates in your registration.

​Member Benefits: Attend a GM on March 24 or March 31 to claim your free Claude Pro access and $25 in API credits before the hackathon!

​Spots are limited. Come ready to build.