UCI AWS Cloud Hacks 2026 is a premier 2-day hackathon hosted by AWS Cloud Clubs @ UCI in collaboration with AI@UCI. This event is designed to empower students to build the next generation of AI-powered applications using the scale and versatility of the AWS cloud.

Whether you are a cloud novice or a seasoned builder, join us for a weekend of innovation, hands-on learning, and community building.

What to expect:

  • Hands-on Mentorship: Get guidance from industry professionals and AWS experts.

  • Technical Workshops: Level up your skills with deep dives into AI and Cloud services.

  • Networking: Connect with like-minded builders and potential employers.

  • Free Food & Swag: Fuel your creativity with catered meals and exclusive AWS merch!

Requirements

What to Build

Participants are challenged to build projects leveraging AWS services. Your project should solve a real-world problem or explore a creative use case for cloud-based artificial intelligence.

What to Submit

To be eligible for judging, teams must provide:

  1. A link to your public GitHub repository containing the source code.

  2. A brief video demo (3 minutes max) explaining the problem, the AWS services used, and a walkthrough of the working prototype.

  3. A detailed Devpost project page including a description of how your app uses AWS and AI.

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

3 non-cash prizes
AWS Track
3 winners

1. Echo Shows
2. Echo dots
3. Amazon gift cards

Best AI Safety Track:
1 winner

$50 Gift Cards for each Winner

AI for Environmental Impact Track
1 winner

$100 Gift Card
for winning team

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

AWS Club

Judging Criteria

  • Usage of AWS services

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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