The Ohio State University×Anthropic
April 17–19, 2026Pomerene Hall 280 · Ohio State

Claude
Hacks

100 students. 19 projects. One unforgettable weekend building with Claude. That's a wrap on Claude Hacks 2026.

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Event ConcludedApril 17–19, 2026
See the Winners→Join Discord

Judges from

NVIDIA
Meta
Google
IGS EnergyIGS Energy
AWS
Vertiv
3 DaysAt Capacity$1,800+Free Credits
3 Days
Fri + Sat (virtual) + Sun
100
Participant cap
$1,800+
In prizes
Free
Swag & API credits

What is Claude Hacks?

Claude Hacks is a hackathon where students come together to build innovative projects powered by Claude AI. Whether you're a first-time hacker or a seasoned developer, this is your chance to explore the frontier of AI-powered applications.

Hosted by the Claude Builders Club at The Ohio State University, you'll get free access to Claude API credits, mentorship from industry experts, workshops, and the chance to win over $1,800 in prizes and API credits.

Schedule

Three days of hacking, learning, and building with Claude AI.

Friday, April 17
5:30 PM
Check-in & Food
6:30 PM
Introduction & KickoffSlides →
7:00 PM
In-Person Work Time & Hacking Begins
8:00 PM
End of Day 1. Continue hacking on your own!

FAQ

Everything you need to know.

Claude Hacks 2026 wrapped

Meet the winners

Five teams across two tracks. Massive thanks to everyone who shipped.

See the Winners →