Anthropic — Hackathon
SoCal Claude Builder Club Hackathon
A one-day intercollegiate hackathon by Claude Builder Club — building AI for social impact, inspired by Anthropic's vision of a future where technology genuinely helps people.
Prize Pool
$1.5K
Location
Online
Duration
1 day
Date
Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026
About the Hackathon
A one-day intercollegiate hackathon by Claude Builder Club — building AI for social impact, inspired by Anthropic's vision of a future where technology genuinely helps people.
About the challengeInspired by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's essayMachines of Loving Grace, we're asking: what does it look like to build AI that actually makes the world better?This isn't a vibe-coding competition. We're looking for teams who pick a real problem, build something that genuinely helps real people, and think seriously about what could go wrong. Whether you're tackling health equity, civic participation, economic access, or something entirely your own — if it matters, build it.When & Where:April 2026 · UCLA Grand Ackerman BallroomWho:Open to all undergraduate students across participating institutions.Prizes:$1,500 cash + $3,000 in Anthropic API credits up for grabs.
Event Details
Format
Online
Prize Pool
$1.5K
Currency
USD
Start
Apr 18, 2026
End
Apr 19, 2026
Duration
1 day
Organized by Anthropic
Online · Ended
Timeline
Apr 18, 2026
EVENT STARTS
Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.
Apr 19, 2026
EVENT ENDS
Final submissions and judging period begins.