Claude Builder Club Spring 2026 Hackathon @ NJIT

Join the Claude Builder Club at NJIT for a one-day hackathon, hosted by Anthropic! On April 26, you'll have 10 hours to go from idea to working prototype. Build something that genuinely improves people's lives, tackle one of humanity's biggest challenges, and show us your thinking as much as your code. This term's theme is social impact. Whether you're a seasoned builder or someone with a bold idea and the drive to see it through, this is your chance to make something that matters. Part of a global Claude Builder Club event happening across 78 universities in 12 countries. Event Details 📅 Date: Sunday, April 26📍 Location: Kupfrian Hall🍕 Food & drinks provided throughout The Challenge This term's theme is social impact. Build across one of three tracks: Health & Wellbeing - Make healthcare more accessible, help people manage their physical health, and expand access to mental health support and understandingEconomic Empowerment & Education - Remove barriers to learning and opportunityCreative Flourishing - Amplify human creativity and help people find meaning Prizes 🏆 Health & Wellbeing Winner: $500 API credits + $100 cash 🏆 Economic Empowerment & Education Winner: $500 API credits + $100 cash 🏆 Creative Flourishing Winner: $500 API credits + $100 cash Eligibility Must be a new build. No previous projects!Must use Claude in some capacitySubmit your project on Devpost (link will be shared closer to the event)Teams of up to 4. Solo applicants welcome! Free Claude Pro & API Credits $25 in API credits are available to participants who sign up through the Claude Builder Club and attend CBC meetings or tabling events beforehand. Follow our pages for updates on how to claim yours before the event! Before You Arrive ​Join the Discord to find teammates and get announcements: https://discord.gg/PyhH56mpk Attend a CBC meeting or tabling event to learn how to claim your API creditsCome up with an idea or form a team on the dayFor questions, contact njitclaudebuilderclub@gmail.com 📩