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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
The "revolutetest" hackathon, hosted by Test Hackathon on Devpost, is a competition focused on augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) themes. It takes place in Cambridge, MA, USA, with a total prize pool of $10. The submission period opens on August 2, 2026. So far, only 2 participants have registered, which means early applicants have a strong chance of standing out in a small field. This is a short, focused competition rather than a sprawling multi-month program. The AR/VR theme means participants will likely build prototypes, demos, or proof-of-concept applications using tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, or web-based frameworks such as A-Frame or Three.js. With a modest prize pool, the real value here is the experience of building something in a tight timeframe and getting feedback from judges familiar with immersive technology. Cambridge, MA, is home to MIT and Harvard, making it a natural hub for AR/VR research and development. The city has a dense tech scene with companies like Akamai and numerous startups working on spatial computing. If you are local, you can tap into that ecosystem. If you are coming from elsewhere, Boston's Logan Airport is about 20 minutes away, and the city's public transit system, the T, connects Cambridge directly to Boston. Test Hackathon is the organizing body behind this event. While the name suggests a testing ground for new formats, the organization focuses on running hackathon events that bring developers together around specific technical themes. Devpost, the platform hosting the event, is one of the largest hackathon marketplaces globally, used by companies like Google, Facebook, and NASA to run their own competitions. That infrastructure means the submission and judging process is standardized and reliable.
Benefits
- Total prize pool of $10
- Judging and feedback from the hackathon's evaluation panel
- Opportunity to build a portfolio piece in AR/VR development
- Networking with other participants in the Cambridge tech scene
Eligibility
- Open to anyone who can register on the Devpost platform
- Must submit a project that fits the AR/VR theme
- Participants must adhere to the full rules and judging criteria published on the hackathon page
- Submission must be completed within the designated submission period starting August 2, 2026
Required Documents
- A completed project submission on the Devpost platform
- Project description and demo materials as required by the hackathon rules
How to Apply
- Register for the hackathon on the Devpost platform before the submission period opens.
- Build and refine your AR/VR project, ensuring it meets the theme and rules.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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 Kingdom to Test 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.
