Prom Fall Classic

Overview

The Prometheus Fall Classic is a premier virtual hackathon for innovators, developers, and creators. It challenges participants to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence and machine learning to solve real-world problems. This event welcomes a diverse range of participants, from AI enthusiasts to seasoned data scientists and creative designers, providing an opportunity to build, collaborate, and showcase skills on a global stage. This month's focus is on developing educational tools that leverage AI and Machine Learning. The goal is to transform how people learn, teach, or absorb information by making knowledge more accessible, engaging, or personalized. Participants are encouraged to integrate AI as a core component of their project's functionality. The hackathon offers a total of $1,500 in prizes, distributed among the top three projects. First place receives $1,000, second place $400, and third place $100, along with certificates for all winners. Projects will be judged based on educational impact, creative use of AI/ML, technical execution, and the quality of the pitch and demo video. Participants must register, either individually or in teams of up to four members. The submission requires a working prototype, source code, and a 2-minute video demonstration. The event is open to individuals aged 13 and older, excluding companies and professional organizations, and accepts participants from all countries/territories, with standard exceptions.

What to build

An educational tool that leverages the power of AI/Machine Learning to transform how people learn, teach, or absorb information. The project should aim to make knowledge more accessible, engaging, or personalized.

Prizes

Key dates

• Deadline2026-09-26T20:00:00 PDT

Eligibility

Ages 13+ only. Students only. Companies/professional organizations excluded from participation. All countries/territories, excluding standard exceptions.

How to enter

1. Sign up to create a hacker profile and secure a spot.
2. Browse official community channels to find teammates (teams can be up to 4 members) or enter solo.
3. Design, code, and submit a working prototype along with a 2-minute video demonstration by the deadline.

Submission requirements

• 2-minute demo video showcasing the project
• Source Code (e.g., GitHub Repository)

Judging criteria

• Educational Impact (25 pts): How effectively does the tool solve a real problem in education? Does it genuinely help people learn, teach, or understand a concept better?
• Creative Use of AI/ML (25 Points): How clever and meaningful is the integration of machine learning? AI should be core to the functionality, not just an afterthought.
• Technical Execution (25 Points): Is the application functional, stable, and intuitive to use? Judges will look at the quality of the codebase, user interface (UI), and overall user experience (UX).
• The Pitch & Demo (25 Points): How well did the team communicate their vision? Points are awarded for a clear, concise, and engaging 2-minute video that clearly explains the "why" and "how" behind the project.