HALL OF FAME
WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Our lineage of execution. Check the official Hall of Fame portal to browse the 2026 podium projects, and team portfolios verified by our judges.
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Thank you for an incredible hackathon! Our 72-hour rapid-prototyping sprint is officially complete. Explore the custom solutions engineered by our brilliant student cohorts in the Hall of Fame.
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HYBRID MODELVIRTUAL BUILD +
VIRTUAL BUILD +
IN-PERSON STAGE
The 2026 roadmap bridges digital agility and physical connection. Work remotely during the sprint, then join us at Helix for the in-person finalist experience.
PHASE 1: THE VIRTUAL BUILD
Sunday, May 24 – Thursday, May 28.
72 hours of intensive online collaboration and hybrid mentoring via Discord and Microsoft Teams.
PHASE 2: THE IN-PERSON STAGE
Friday, May 29 – Saturday, May 30.
Finalist Prep Day in dedicated Classroom Hubs, leading to the Finale at the Helix Main Stage.
SPRINT ROADMAP
PHASE 1 · SUN MAY 24
KICK OFF
Opening session online — challenges unveiled.
PHASE 2 · MON–TUE MAY 25–26
BUILD PHASE
Three days of remote collaboration with intensive mentor support.
PHASE 3 · WED–THU MAY 27–28
PROJECT SUBMISSION & JUDGING
Solutions submitted; first-round judging determines top teams.
PHASE 4 · THU MAY 28
FINALISTS REVEAL
Top teams announced and invited to the in-person final stage.
PHASE 5 · SAT MAY 30
FINALE
Live ceremony at Helix followed by awards ceremony and recognition.
STUDENTSBuild Something Real. Meet Amazing People. Unlock Opportunities.
Work with talented students, build real solutions, and connect with mentors and companies who could become your future employers.
PARTNERSMeet the Talent Building the Future of Energy.
Connect with skilled students, showcase your brand, mentor the next generation of innovators, and discover talent for internships, projects, and future hiring.
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