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Presented byNortheastern University and SCION Events

A 62-hour AI hackathonfor Northeastern students.

Thursday, Nov 12, 6pm → Sunday, Nov 15, 4pm300 Mass Ave, BostonFull agenda ↓

Applications close in   Fri, Nov 6, 11:59pm

The clock starts in 
Sponsored by
  • Anthropic
  • Link Ventures
  • Tavily
The weekend

Highlights.

  • $13,500Cash prizes.
  • Extremely generous ClaudeOn us.
  • Free + delicious foodNine catered meals, Thursday to Sunday.
  • 62 hours straightOpen 24/7. Come and go as you please.
  • NU Alumni - founders + judges + sponsorsIn the room with you.
  • Top 5 pitch againSunday’s best five pitch again Thursday, Nov 19, to Northeastern leadership, VCs and alumni.

Full agenda.

Thursday, Nov 12, 6pm to Sunday, Nov 15, 4pm, at 300 Mass Ave.

ThuNov 12

  1. Doors open
  2. DinnerDomino’s
  3. Welcome
  4. Meet and greet
  5. The clock starts
  6. Open 24/7

FriNov 13

  1. Morning jog
  2. BreakfastDunkin’
  3. Sponsor talk
  4. LunchCava
  5. Sponsor talk
  6. DinnerBertucci’s
  7. Wheel of Pitches
  8. Open 24/7

SatNov 14

  1. Coffee walkPavement Coffeehouse
  2. Sponsor talk
  3. Practice demos
  4. LunchPressed Cafe
  5. DinnerBoston Burger Company
  6. Open 24/7

SunNov 15

  1. BreakfastFlour Bakery
  2. The clock stops
  3. Pitch workshop
  4. LunchP.F. Chang’s
  5. Demo Day 1.0
  6. Wrap-up

ThuNov 19

  1. Demo Day 2.0 (“Hackathon Finals”) @ 300 Launch WeekThe top five pitch again

Prizes.

  1. 1st$10,000
  2. 2nd$2,500
  3. 3rd$1,000

How teams are judged Tap one

Paper-plate awards, voted by everyone

  • Best pitch
  • Crowd favorite
  • Most investable
  • Most impactful
  • Most tokens spent
  • Vibe Code Vampire
  • etc.

The top five teams pitch again at the Hackathon Finals, Thursday, Nov 19, 4:30pm, at 300 Launch Week.

300 Mass Ave.

Northeastern’s new flagship space for entrepreneurship. You’ll be part of the first official event at 300.

300 Mass AveHorticultural HallBuilt in 1901

The open main floor at 300 Mass Ave, with long tables under arched windows
The main floor
Glass-walled team rooms at 300 Mass Ave
Team rooms
Horticultural Hall from above, 1920
Horticultural Hall, 1920

How it works.

  1. 01
    Apply by Friday, Nov 6, 11:59pm.

    Everyone applies on their own, even on a team.

  2. 02
    Bring a team or come solo.

    Teams of up to 8; we recommend 3 or 4. Solo? Choose Match me and we’ll find you a team.

  3. 03
    Hear back by Monday, Nov 9, 1pm.

    About 40 builders in 12 teams. We decide on each team as a whole.

  4. 04
    Show up Thursday, Nov 12, 6pm.

    300 Mass Ave, Boston, across from Symphony Hall.

Applications close in   Fri, Nov 6, 11:59pm

Questions.

Who can apply?

Any Northeastern student, any major.

Does it cost anything?

No. It’s free, meals included.

Do I need a team?

No. Come solo and choose Match me when you apply. We’ll find you a team.

Can I come and go?

Yes. We’re open 24/7 for 62 hours straight. Come and go as you please.

Can I bring a project I’m already working on?

Yes. Tell us about it in your application.

What should I bring?

Your laptop and charger. Meals are provided.

When will I hear back?

By Monday, Nov 9, at 1pm.

What happens on Nov 19?

The top five teams from Sunday pitch again at the Hackathon Finals, 4:30pm, at 300 Launch Week, in front of Northeastern leadership, VCs and alumni.

Who’s behind it.

Northeastern is launching 300, a comprehensive global entrepreneurship platform, with a new Boston flagship space, 300 Mass Ave. SCION, the student community behind ClawComp 2026, runs the hackathon day to day.

Presented byNortheastern University and SCION Events
Sponsored by
  • Anthropic
  • Link Ventures
  • Tavily

The teamSean Blundin, Daniel Blundin, Jack Blundin, Yash Bolishetti and Luke Tsiaras

About 40 spots

Apply by Friday, Nov 6.

Open to every Northeastern student. Bring a team or come solo.

Applications close in   Fri, Nov 6, 11:59pm

Photographs: Northeastern University; Leon H. Abdalian, 1920, Boston Public Library, CC BY 2.0.