Rowdyhacks XI

Best Use of Terraform

HashiCorp Terraform is a source available infrastructure as code (IaC) tool that makes building, deploying, and managing your projects even easier! Whether you’re working in the cloud or using local resources, Terraform can make managing and configuring your application simple and organized. From deploying Machine Learning models to spinning up virtual containers for your web applications, Terraform supports a wide array of cloud providers and services, taking the guesswork out of your next hackathon project. <a target="_blank" href="https://mlh.link/terraform-docs">Dive into the documentation</a> and discover all the ways Terraform can take the way you hack to the next level! <br><br><a target="_blank" href="https://mlh.link/hashicorp-signup">Terraform’s community edition</a> is free to use with no credit card required! Utilize Terraform in your hackathon project this weekend for a chance to win some awesome Hashicorp prizes for you and each of your teammates! <br>

Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry

GoDaddy Registry is giving you everything you need to be the best hacker no matter where you are. Register your domain name with GoDaddy Registry for a chance to win some amazing prizes! <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>

[MLH] Best AI Project with Databricks Open Source

[MLH] Best Use of PropelAuth

Best Design

Best Hardware Hack

Best Hardware

Best Overall - 2nd Place

[MLH] Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry

Best Overall - 1st Place

Best Overall - 3rd Place

[MLH] Best Use of Auth0

Best Cyber

Best “Hack to the future”

[MLH] Best AI Application Built with Cloudflare

[MLH] Best Use of Midnight

[MLH] Sauce Labs Hot Sauce Raffle

[SWIVEL] Financial Inclusion

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 DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean offers a reliable and easy-to-use cloud platform for every stage of your project. Leverage core services like Droplets, Managed Databases, and App Platform to build, deploy, and scale your application effortlessly. Building with AI? DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI enables you to build, train, and deploy machine learning models, including access to GPU infrastructure and serverless inference! <br><br><a href="https://mlh.link/digitalocean-signup" target="_blank">Sign up for DigitalOcean</a> today and get $200 worth of free credits that you can use towards building your next great hack. Build with DigitalOcean's robust cloud infrastructure for a chance to win some great prizes for you and each of your teammates!<br>

[MLH] Best Use of Gemini 2.5 Computer Use

[MLH] Best Use of ElevenLabs

Best AI Application Built with Cloudflare

Cloudflare is one of the world’s largest networks enabling hackers like you to build, deploy, and deliver trusted applications, no matter where you are! With Cloudflare, you’ll have all the building blocks to create a full-stack application, from C3 (create Cloudflare command line) instance deployment to object storage. You can even run GenAI (LLMs, text to image, Voice to text, etc.) in the cloud and leverage your AI functionality via API requests using Cloudlfare’s Workers AI. Enjoy Cloudflare’s generous free tier to get started at no cost. This weekend, we want you to build an AI Application utilizing Cloudflare’s numerous services for a chance to win Arduino Kits for you and your team!<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>

[MLH] Best Use of DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI

Best Cyber Hack

Best Space Cowboy Theme

[SWIVEL] Financial Inclusion Through Teamwork

[MLH] Best Use of Vultr

Overall Track: 1st Place

40in smart fire tv

Overall Track: 2nd Place

Gaming chair

Overall Track: 3rd Place

24in gaming monitor

Beginner Track: 1st Place

32in fire tv

Beginner Track: 2nd Place

Beats Solo 4

Beginner Track: 3rd Place

Portable Monitor

Best Use of Groq

$500 Groq Swag Store Credit

Best Beginner - 1st Place

Airpods Pro 3 &amp; MLH Winner Pins

Best Beginner - 2nd Place

Amazon Echo Show 8

Best Beginner - 3rd Place

Wireless Mechanical Keyboard