Application Cycle Concluded
The listed deadline for this opening was August 2, 2026. Application criteria, required documents, and preparation guidelines below remain active for upcoming academic cycles. Explore active live openings below.
About this opportunity
Revolute Hackathon runs for 48 hours, from August 1 to August 2, 2026, at FabLab in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is a beginner-friendly event with a focus on machine learning, artificial intelligence, and robotic process automation. The hackathon has no cash prizes, so the value here is in the experience, networking, and building something you can show off. The event is hosted on Devpost, a platform where hackers submit their projects and judges review them. With only 2 participants registered so far, this is a small, intimate event. That means you will get plenty of face time with mentors and judges, and your project will not get lost in a crowd of hundreds. It is a good fit for someone who wants to try their first hackathon or who wants to test an AI or automation idea in a low-pressure setting. FabLab is a maker space in Cambridge, which puts you right in the middle of one of the most active tech and research hubs in the United States. Cambridge sits across the river from Boston and is home to MIT and Harvard. The area is dense with startups, biotech firms, and university labs, so you will be surrounded by people who work in AI and automation every day. August in Cambridge is warm and humid, with temperatures often in the 80s Fahrenheit. The city is walkable and bike-friendly, and the public transit system connects easily to Boston. The hackathon is organized by Revolute, a group that appears to be running its first event on Devpost. The focus on robotic process automation suggests they care about practical, business-oriented applications of AI, not just theoretical projects. If you are interested in how machine learning can automate repetitive tasks in real companies, this is a chance to build a prototype in that space.
Benefits
- No cash prizes, but the experience of building and presenting a project in 48 hours
- Access to mentors and judges during the event at FabLab
- A finished project you can add to your portfolio or GitHub
- Networking with other participants, all of whom are working in AI, machine learning, or automation
- A small event size, so your project gets individual attention from judges
Eligibility
- Open to anyone who can attend in person at FabLab in Cambridge, MA
- No prior hackathon experience required, the event is explicitly beginner friendly
- No stated age, education, or citizenship restrictions
- You must register through the Devpost platform to participate
Required Documents
- No documents are listed. Registration is handled through the Devpost platform, and you will submit your project through the same system at the end of the hackathon.
How to Apply
- Register for the hackathon on the Devpost platform before the submission period opens.
- Prepare your project during the event window from August 1 to August 2, 2026.
- Submit your project through the Devpost platform before the submission deadline on August 2, 2026.
Ready to start your application?
Submit your materials before the official deadline.
Verify all official guidelines and eligibility criteria directly with the host institution before submitting. Prepare your transcript evaluation, referee letters, and motivational statement early to avoid deadline bottleneck delays.
Official Application Strategy & Recommended Tools
Selection Committee Priorities
- •Academic/Professional Alignment: Ensure your statement explicitly ties your past work in United States to Revolute Hackathon's strategic goals.
- •Leadership Evidence: Selection panels heavily weigh demonstrated initiative, community impact, or research output.
- •Financial & Language Prerequisites: Confirm if Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificates can substitute for formal standardized language test fees.
