The National Renaissance Hackathon at super{set} 🚀

No sponsored challenges. No forced tech stacks. Just great builders solving interesting problems.

The next generation of transformative companies will be built by renaissance engineers — interdisciplinary innovators who combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of user needs, business strategy, and systems-level impact.

We're bringing together ambitious builders for a one-day hackathon at super{set} in San Francisco to turn bold ideas into working products.

Build with the tools you love, experiment with emerging technologies, and show us what you can create in a single day.

🛠️ Choose Your Track

Track 1: Hacking with Public Data APIs

Build something interesting using publicly available APIs or datasets. Whether it's an MCP server, CLI, web application, or something completely unexpected, we want to see creative ways to turn public data into something useful.

Track 2: Personal Agents & Data Privacy

Explore the intersection of personal AI agents, data privacy, and user consent. Build agents that empower individuals while giving them meaningful control over their data.

📅 Event Schedule — Thursday, October 22
  • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Arrival and check-in

  • 10:15 – 10:30 AM: Opening ceremony (coffee + pastries)

  • 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM: Hack! (Lunch + snacks provided)

  • 5:00 PM: Submission deadline

  • 5:00 – 6:00 PM: Live project demos

  • 6:00 – 6:15 PM: Judges deliberate

  • 6:30 PM: Winners announced 🏆

  • 6:30 – 7:00 PM: Networking

You can begin hacking at 10:30 AM or arrive and start as late as 1:00 PM. All submissions are due at 5:00 PM.

🏆 Prizes

$2,500 in cash prizes per track — $5,000 total!

For each track:

  • 🥇 1st Place: $1,500

  • 🥈 2nd Place: $1,000

Additional opportunities and perks:

  • 🏢 One month of desk space at the super{set} office

  • 💼 An interview opportunity at super{set} or a portfolio company

  • 🎁 Exclusive swag: T-shirts, hats, and stickers

💡 What Makes This Different?

This isn't about promoting a particular product or using a sponsor's technology.

It's about bringing together people who think beyond code — builders who understand that great engineering combines technical creativity, real-world usefulness, and thoughtful product design.

Bring your curiosity. Build something meaningful. Show us what you've got.

Requirements

📤 What to Submit on Devpost

All teams must submit their projects on Devpost by 5:00 PM on October 22.

Your submission must include:

  1. Project Name & Description: What you built, what problem it solves, and why it matters.

  2. Hackathon Track: Select either Public Data APIs or Personal Agents & Data Privacy.

  3. Source Code: Link to your GitHub repository or another accessible code repository.

  4. Presentation: A short slide deck explaining your idea, solution, and technical implementation.

  5. Demo: A working prototype that you can demonstrate live to the judges.

🎤 Live Presentation

Each team will have 5 minutes total to present their project, demonstrate it live, and answer questions from the judges.

Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM sharp.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$5,000 in prizes
Public Data track - Winner
$1,500 in cash
1 winner

First Place:
$1,500
PLUS Desk at super{set} office for 1 month
An interview at s{s}, or a s{s} portfolio company

Personal Agents track - Winner
$1,500 in cash
1 winner

First Place:
$1,500
PLUS Desk at super{set} office for 1 month
An interview at s{s}, or a s{s} portfolio company

Public Data track - 2nd place
$1,000 in cash
1 winner

Second Place: $1,000 PLUS Desk at super{set} office for 1 month

Persona Agents track - Runner Up
$1,000 in cash
1 winner

Second Place:
$1,000
PLUS Desk at super{set} office for 1 month

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Harshal Hirpara

Harshal Hirpara
Lead Engineer, Checksum AI

Khaled Al Jaaidi

Khaled Al Jaaidi
SWE, Checksum AI

Zara Paul

Zara Paul
Bigged

Kanika Gupta

Kanika Gupta
Engineer, Fricative

Vidit Naik

Vidit Naik
SWE, Checksum AI

Aaron Morris

Aaron Morris
Bigged

Luke Nelmes

Luke Nelmes
Bigged

Vignesh

Vignesh
SWE, Meta

Benjamin Barrera

Benjamin Barrera
SWE / LinkedIn

Triyansha Vijayvargiya

Triyansha Vijayvargiya
CommitAI

Judging Criteria

  • User Value & Impact
    Does your project solve a clear problem for a specific user? Would someone find it useful, and why?
  • Technical Execution
    Does the core workflow work? Are the implementation and integrations appropriate for the problem?
  • Originality & Creativity
    Does your project bring a fresh idea, an inventive combination of tools or data, or a meaningful improvement to an existing approach?
  • Track Alignment & Responsible Data Use
    How well does your project address its track and handle relevant data, privacy, and consent considerations?
  • Usability & Demo Clarity
    Is the solution understandable and usable for its intended audience? Does your demo clearly show how it works and what it achieves?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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