SFHacks 2025

Best Use of Midnight

<p>Midnight is a data protection blockchain that offers programmable data protection capabilities powered by zero-knowledge technology to address the delicate balance between data protection, ownership, and utilization. This ensures that developers can leverage blockchain technology without exposing confidential information or losing control over their data.<br></p><br><p>To build on Midnight, all you need is familiarity with TypeScript or a similar JavaScript based library. The service is free to use and their developer documentation has all the information you need to get started. Build a DApp using Midnight this weekend for a chance to win wireless headphones for you and each of your team mates!<br></p><br>

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>

MLH: Best Use of MongoDB Atlas

SFSU Emerging Technology: Best AI Hack

SF Hacks: Best Accessibility Hack

SF Hacks: Best Beginner Hack

MLH: Best .Tech Domain Name

[MLH] Best Use of Midnight

SF Hacks: Best People of Color Empowerment Hack

OpenMind Creative Track: “Empowering Robots with Intelligence”

SF Hacks: Best Hardware Hack

OpenMind: Engineering Bounties

SF Hacks: Best Women Empowerment Hack

Gilead Sciences, SFSU College of Science & Engineering: Best Biotech Hack

Eligibility: Project utilizes technology for application in the biology/medical industry. Prize: AmazFit Balance Smart Watches

SFSU Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Best Startup Pitch, 1st Place

Eligibility: 1 business major teammate &amp; team presents a pitch during judging expo Prize: $1000 seed funding

SFSU Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Best Startup Pitch, 3rd Place

Imported Challenge from Devpost Prize Winner

SFSU Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Best Startup Pitch, 2nd Place

Imported Challenge from Devpost Prize Winner