Build something real.
April 10–12 · Scarbrough Building · Congress & 6th, Downtown Austin
PolarisX is a weekend hackathon for builders who want to do more than ship a demo. Work in teams on real problems with mentors and judges who've actually built companies in the AI era.
Prize Pool: $2,000+ in cash rewards!
Who this is for
You're a builder, engineer, designer, or problem-solver in Austin who uses AI as a tool, not a crutch. You don't need a CS degree. You don't need to have shipped a product. You don't need a team. We'll help you find one.
What to expect
Friday evening: Kick off. Meet your teammates, hear from mentors, lock in on a problem worth solving.
Saturday: Build. Full day of heads-down work with mentor support, check-ins, and workshops running in the background.
Sunday: Ship. Final build sprints, presentations, and judging. The best teams will leave with more than a project.
How AI fits in
Use it. Use it a lot. But the builders who thrive here are the ones who know how to work with these tools intelligently, not the ones who paste a prompt and pray. We want to see your judgment, not just your output.
For teams ready to go further
We'll be supporting standout teams in turning their projects into real companies after the event. Get connected with recruiters, mentors, and potential investors.
Build something real.
April 10–12 · Scarbrough Building · Congress & 6th, Downtown Austin
PolarisX is a weekend hackathon for builders who want to do more than ship a demo. Work in teams on real problems with mentors and judges who've actually built companies in the AI era.
Prize Pool: $2,000+ in cash rewards!
Who this is for
You're a builder, engineer, designer, or problem-solver in Austin who uses AI as a tool, not a crutch. You don't need a CS degree. You don't need to have shipped a product. You don't need a team. We'll help you find one.
What to expect
Friday evening: Kick off. Meet your teammates, hear from mentors, lock in on a problem worth solving.
Saturday: Build. Full day of heads-down work with mentor support, check-ins, and workshops running in the background.
Sunday: Ship. Final build sprints, presentations, and judging. The best teams will leave with more than a project.
How AI fits in
Use it. Use it a lot. But the builders who thrive here are the ones who know how to work with these tools intelligently, not the ones who paste a prompt and pray. We want to see your judgment, not just your output.
For teams ready to go further
We'll be supporting standout teams in turning their projects into real companies after the event. Get connected with recruiters, mentors, and potential investors.