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Best Use of MongoDB Atlas

MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a <a href="https://mlh.link/mongodb" target="_blank">$50 credit for students</a> or sign up for the <a href="https://mlh.link/mongodb-free" target="_blank">Atlas free forever tier</a> (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with <a href="https://mlh.link/mongodb-university" target="_blank">free resources from MongoDB University</a>! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5Stack IoT Kit for you and each member of your group.<br>

Best Use of Gemini API

It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project?<br><ul> <li>Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice<br> </li> <li>Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers<br> </li> <li>Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more<br> </li> </ul>Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend?<br>

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[Sponsor - Vectara]

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Imported Challenge from Devpost Prize Winner

[Sponsor - Niantic studio WebXR track]

Imported Challenge from Devpost Prize Winner

Most Ambitious

Prize: (1) Anker portable charger (per team member) (1) InterviewBuddy GenAI Mock Interview Tool (per team member)

Wildest Idea

Prize: (1) Squishmallow (per team member) (1) InterviewBuddy GenAI Mock Interview Tool (per team member)