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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>

Best Use of ElevenLabs

Deploy natural, human-sounding audio with ElevenLabs. Create realistic, dynamic, and emotionally expressive voices for any project, from interactive AI companions to narrated stories and voice-enabled apps. ElevenLabs will empower you to build rich, immersive experiences without the need for actors or complex audio production, using simply the power of AI. <br><br>Integrate fully autonomous audio experiences into your hack with ElevenLabs and give your project a voice, along with giving your team the chance to win some wireless earbuds!<br>

Best Use of Vultr

Vultr empowers hackers to bring their high-performance projects to life instantly; providing everything from the speed of one-click deployment and scalable cloud compute, to specialized Vultr Cloud GPUs that can power AI-driven applications. We want you to push the limits of what can be built when infrastructure is no longer the bottleneck!<br><br>Sign up for a Vultr account today and claim your free cloud credits! Take your next hack to the cloud with Vultr for a chance to win some awesome portable screens for you and your team!<br>

Best Use of Solana

The world of development is evolving fast and Solana is leading the charge with a network built to handle all of your infrastructure needs. Forget high fees and slow confirmations, it’s time to build applications that are fast, efficient, and scalable. <br><br>Harness Solana's core advantages like blazing fast execution and near-zero transaction costs to make your hackathon ideas become real world projects. With Solana, the possibilities are endless.<br><ul> <li>Create a game, social app, or consumer product that relies on instant, high-frequency transactions.<br> </li> <li>Design a sophisticated trading, lending, or decentralized exchange (DEX).<br> </li> <li>Build a prototype for supply chain, identity, or payments that can handle massive, real-world volume.<br> </li> </ul>Show us how you can innovate with Solana for a chance to win some cool prizes for you and each member of your team!<br>

Best Use of Auth0

Auth0 wants your applications to be secure! Why spend hours building features like social sign-in, Multi-Factor Authentication, and passwordless log-in when you can enable them through Auth0 straight out of the box? You can also <a href="https://mlh.link/auth0-ai-agents" target="_blank">secure your AI applications with Auth0 for AI Agents</a>. <br><br>Auth0 is free to try, doesn’t require a credit card, and allows for up to 7,000 free active users and unlimited log-ins. <a href="https://mlh.link/auth0-signup" target="_blank">Make your new account today</a> and use any of <a href="https://mlh.link/auth0-docs" target="_blank">the Auth0 APIs</a> for a chance to win a pair of wireless headphones for you and each member of your team!<br>