Join us in Coover Hall for Swan Hacks Spring 2026! Swan Hacks brings together students passionate about innovation, learning, and social impact to code, create, and collaborate on Iowa State’s campus. Expect exciting rewards and plenty of engaging activities throughout the event!

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$8,000 in prizes
First Place
$5,000 in cash
1 winner

Apple Mac Mini
+ more!

Second Place
$1,800 in cash
1 winner

Apple iPads

Third Place
$1,200 in cash
1 winner

Nvidia Orin Nano

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

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Judging Criteria

  • User Experience
    The program's use is intuitive. Lack of wait times, buffering etc.
  • Complexity
    The program's idea is unique. The program solves a problem in a creative way
  • Functionality
    The program works as expected. The program can be seen used in the real world.
  • Creativity
    The program's idea is unique. The program solves a problem in a creative way

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