Exciting Vision Pro Hackathon Launches With $25K in Prizes
The first-ever global visionOS hackathon, Vision Hack, is set to take place this week from September 13–15. Participants have the chance to compete for $25,000 in cash and various prizes.
About Cosmo Scharf
Cosmo Scharf, an Emmy-nominated product designer and entrepreneur, has played a pivotal role in the XR space for over a decade. He co-founded Vision Hack and visionOS Dev Partners to support the community of visionOS developers. Scharf’s prior ventures included creating MovieBot, an AI-powered 3D animation app, and Mindshow, a VR platform for animated content creation. He also established VRLA, one of the largest immersive technology expos.
Event Details
The Vision Hack event begins on Friday the 13th and welcomes developers of all skill levels. If you’re eager to join, there’s still a chance to sign up.
Prize Categories
The event features four main prize categories:
- Game & Entertainment
- Productivity & Utility
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle
- XR Demoparty – Presented by XR.vc
Each category will recognize three winners with the following prizes:
- 1st Place: $3,000
- 2nd Place: $1,500
- 3rd Place: $500
Schedule Overview
Here is the schedule of key events, all times are in EST:
Friday, September 13th
- 5:00 PM – Opening Ceremony
- 6:00 PM – Hackathon Begins
Saturday, September 14th
- 10:00 AM – Check-in & Workshop Kickoff
- 1:00 PM – Teamwork & Mentor Office Hours
- 7:00 PM – Evening Coding Jam
Sunday, September 15th
- 10:00 AM – Check In
- 6:00 PM – Project Submission Deadline
- 6:30 PM – Closing Celebration
Monday, September 16th
- 10:00 AM – Winners Announced
Local Meetups
New locations have been added to the meetup lineup, including Manchester and Stockholm, joining existing cities like NYC, SF, Paris, and Montreal. Be sure to RSVP to join these vibrant gatherings and network with like-minded individuals.
Acknowledgments
We extend our gratitude to our sponsors XR.vc, The Venture Reality Fund, Syntech, CXR Agency, Annapro, and Globular Cluster for their generous support. A special thanks also to our media partners: Apple Insider, Apps for Apple Vision Pro, Road to VR, XReality Zone, r/VisionPro, and Immersive Tech Week.
Don’t miss out on this thrilling opportunity to innovate and showcase your skills at Vision Hack!
Source: https://www.roadtovr.com/vision-pro-hackathon-25k-cash-prizes/
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