​The Daytona HackSprints aren’t just another hackathon. They’re designed to be seamless, elevated, and unforgettable, a space where creativity meets execution.

Requirements

🛠️ Build Something Cool & Awesome :)

Design AI agents that present sharp reasoning, independent decision-making, and safe integration with industry-relevant tools.

​💻 Expectations

  • Deliver outcomes that reflect originality, technical strength, and real-world impact.

  • Participate solo or as part of a team of up to four.

​🎤 Presentation

You’ll have 3 minutes to stand out:

  • Present impactful slides outlining your idea, advantages, and safeguards.

  • Run a live showcase proving your agent operates safely and drives meaningful results.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$6,500+ in prizes
+ other prizes
1st Prize
$3,000 in cash
1 winner

1st Prize: $3,000 cash + $10,000 Daytona credits + Each team member receives 3 months of ElevenLabs Pro tier ($297 value/team member) + 1 year of AX Pro ($600 value)

2nd Prize
$1,000 in cash
1 winner

$1,000 cash + $5,000 Daytona credits

3rd Prize
$500 in cash
1 winner

500 cash + $3,000 Daytona credits + more prizes TBA

Best Use of Daytona
$1,000 in cash
1 winner

$1,000 cash + $10,000 Daytona credits

Best Use of Arize AI
$500 in cash
1 winner

$500 cash + 1 year of AX Pro ($600 value)

$75 AWS credit gift cards
20 winners

20 x $75 AWS credit gift cards

Best Use of ElevenLabs
1 winner

Each team member receives 3 months of ElevenLabs Scale tier ($897 value/team member)

Best Use of SurealDB
$500 in cash
1 winner

$500 cash + $1,000 in Agent Memory credits + a full SurrealDB Swag kit

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Mislav Ivanda

Mislav Ivanda
DevEx Engineer at Daytona

Martin Schaer

Martin Schaer
AI Solutions Engineer at SurrealDB

Judging Criteria

  • Impact Potential (25%)
    Does the project address a real problem? How significant is the potential impact on users or industries?
  • Technical Execution (25%)
    How well is the project built?
  • Creativity (25%)
    How original or innovative is the idea?
  • Presentation (25%)
    How effectively is the project communicated and demonstrated?
  • Sponsor Tool Usage (Bonus)
    How well are sponsor tools integrated into the project? Is the usage meaningful and aligned with the project’s goals?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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