The Heist Hackathon Kickoff Event

The Heist Hackathon: Crack the Code to Innovation
https://www.rochester.edu/aincenter/the-heist-hackathon/

Step into the ultimate high-stakes innovation challenge. At The Heist, students from the Arts & Sciences as well Hajim School of Engineering and Simon Business School team up to break into real-world problems and unlock bold solutions at the intersection of AI and entrepreneurship.

Over ten days, participants select a “vault”, from Agentic AI, Sustainability and MedTech and race to crack it using technical ingenuity and entrepreneurial strategy. Teams prototype transformative ideas, pitch venture-worthy solutions, and compete for prizes, mentorship, and bragging rights as the masterminds behind the most daring innovation heist.

This isn’t just another hackathon, it’s a living lab of collaboration under pressure, where engineers, strategists, and storytellers join forces to push boundaries, test their creativity, and shape the future of business and technology.

Do you have what it takes to crack the vault and walk away with the Master Key?

The Heist – Kick Off Event
Date: October 16th @ 2 PM
Location: 107 Schelegal Hall (Simon)

Submission Deadline
October 26th by 11:59 PM
(Submit Below)

The Heist Finals
Date: October 30th at 2 PM
Location: 107 Schelegal Hall (Simon)