The Future of Data Hackathon is a one-day hackathon for students and professionals happening on September 6, 2025 at the 1819 Innovation Hub from 8AM-8PM. Hosted by Disruption Now and Cincy AI, this hackathon is focused on helping the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati and Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory solve their most pressing technology problems. 

There will be two competition tracks. The first competition track focused on Wood Hudson will be for beginner hackers and the second focused on the YMCA will be for experienced hackers. The beginner track will have mentors available to support projects. Please note that there is a separate form to register for the hackathon here.

No travel or housing stipends will be provided, but we encourage out-of-state hackers to attend. 

Requirements

Submission Requirements

Hackers participating in the Future of Data Hackathon are expected to create innovative solutions focusing on "building a better, more equitable future of data" for the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati and Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory. Submissions should be made on Devpost, and participants must follow the guidelines below.

  1. Project Description:

    • Provide a detailed explanation of your project, including its purpose, functionality, and impact.
    • Clearly describe how your solution contributes to the nonprofit's use case.
  2. Technical Details:

    • Include information about the technologies used and how they are implemented.
    • Explain the architecture of your solution and any unique technical challenges you faced and overcame.
  3. Source Code:

      • Provide a link to your project’s source code repository (e.g., GitHub).
      • Ensure that the repository is public and includes a clear README file with instructions on how to set up and run your project.

        Team Information:

        • List all team members and their roles in the project.
        • Include any relevant background information or expertise that contributed to the development of the project.
  4. Additional Documentation (optional but recommended):

    • Include any additional documentation that can help judges understand your project better, such as user manuals, design documents, or research references.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$2,000+ in prizes
+ other prizes
Croke Fairchild Legal Services
1 winner

The winning Experienced Hacker team will receive $5,000.00 in legal services.

Most Tembo PR Merges
$1,000 in cash
1 winner

First Place
$500 in cash
1 winner

Second Place
$350 in cash
1 winner

Third Place
$150 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Jorge Perez

Jorge Perez
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Heather Pfaltzgraff

Heather Pfaltzgraff
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

James McIntyre

James McIntyre
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Denise Byrum
Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory

Nicole Chakov
Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory

Mary Woods

Mary Woods
Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory

Robert Pullman
Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory

Judging Criteria

  • Social Impact: Alignment with equity goals
  • Technical Execution: Code quality + scalability
  • Innovation: Originality of solution

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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