Stanford vs Berkeley · The Big Hack Game · Up to $10,000 in Cash Prizes · Kickoffs on Both Campuses
- WHO IT IS FOR: Stanford and UC Berkeley students and alumni interested in building AI products.
- WHAT IT IS ABOUT: A competitive AI agent hackathon where participants build, launch, and grow real-world AI products to win a share of up to $10,000.
- FORMAT: A week-long hackathon featuring on-campus kickoffs, mentorship, and a final demo day.
Get ready for the ultimate campus showdown! The Big Hack Game, hosted by HarnessRouter Labs, brings Stanford and Berkeley together for an intense week of AI innovation. This isn't just another hackathon; it's a race to build, launch, and scale an AI agent that solves real enterprise problems. Participants will compete for a massive prize pool of up to $10,000, with additional rewards including job referrals and mentorship from YC-backed founders.
Kickoff events will take place simultaneously on both campuses on November 15, 2026. Berkeley students can head to the Cal Alumni House, while Stanford students can join the campus boba meetup. Throughout the build week, you'll have access to guidance from industry experts and judges from companies like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Perplexity. Whether you're aiming for the Grand Champion title or the School Cup, this is your chance to turn a prototype into a product with real users.