HackRPI 2025

HackRPl 2025 is the 12th annual intercollegiate hackathon at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, completely organized by RPI students! We welcome everyone to travel to RPI for our completely in-person 24-hour hackathon. Get swag and free food as you compete for exciting prizes! With a broad range of workshops and mentors on-site, no experience is necessary to attend. Hackers will also have the opportunity to network with our fantastic sponsors from the companies that make our event possible. For this year's hackathon, our theme is Retro vs. Modern; come join us in embracing a world where nostalgic visions mesh into futuristic frontiers!

Challenges

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? <ul> <li>Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice </li> <li>Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers </li> <li>Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more </li> </ul>Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend?

[MLH] Best .Tech Domain Name

Best First-Time Hack

Best Mobile Hack

Best Hardware Hack

Best Sustainability Hack

Best Artificial Intelligence Hack

Best Healthcare Hack

Best Machine Learning Hack

[MLH] Best Use of AI powered by Reach Capital

Best Data Science Hack

[MLH] Best Use of ElevenLabs

[MLH] Best Use of DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI

[MLH] Best Use of Vultr

[Photon] Best Use of Photon

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