February 15th - 22nd, 2026
February 15th - 22nd, 2026
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Hosted by CMU Business Technology Group (BTG)
Hosted by CMU BTG
ProdHacks
ProdHacks
Pittsburgh's largest Product Hackathon. Build meaningful features that solve real problems.
Pittsburgh's largest Product Hackathon. Build meaningful features that solve real problems.
[About]
For the
ProdHacks is a one-week Product Management hackathon, where participants ideate and build upon current consumer products we all use, pitch to judging panels, and meet company sponsors through panels and recruitment events.
Applications now open
Join us at Carnegie Mellon University
Applications now open
Join us at Carnegie Mellon University
Applications now open
Join us at Carnegie Mellon University
Applications now open
Join us at Carnegie Mellon University
Applications now open
Join us at Carnegie Mellon University
Applications now open
Join us at Carnegie Mellon University
[Partners]
Our Sponsors
A global technology leader spanning e-commerce, logistics, and cloud infrastructure through AWS, which powers a significant share of the world’s internet.
An AI-native development platform that turns product ideas into production-ready full-stack applications using natural-language workflows. The fastest company to $100M ARR.
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An AI-native development platform that turns product ideas into production-ready full-stack applications using natural-language workflows. The fastest company to $100M ARR.
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At SAP, we're not just shaping the future, we're creating it with a collaborative spirit, a drive for high performance, and a commitment to continuous learning. SAP's purpose is to help the world run better and improve people's lives with sustainability at the core. Our integrated applications connect all parts of a business into an intelligent suite on a fully digital platform. With the largest cloud portfolio on the market, world-class benefits, and recognition for your individual contributions, we're here to empower you to bring out your best.
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A Y Combinator–backed, CMU-alum founded AI engineering platform that understands large codebases and autonomously plans, generates, and ships production-ready pull requests.
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A global technology leader spanning e-commerce, logistics, and cloud infrastructure through AWS, which powers a significant share of the world’s internet.
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An AI-native development platform that turns product ideas into production-ready full-stack applications using natural-language workflows. The fastest company to $100M ARR.
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At SAP, we're not just shaping the future, we're creating it with a collaborative spirit, a drive for high performance, and a commitment to continuous learning. SAP's purpose is to help the world run better and improve people's lives with sustainability at the core. Our integrated applications connect all parts of a business into an intelligent suite on a fully digital platform. With the largest cloud portfolio on the market, world-class benefits, and recognition for your individual contributions, we're here to empower you to bring out your best.
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A Y Combinator–backed, CMU-alum founded AI engineering platform that understands large codebases and autonomously plans, generates, and ships production-ready pull requests.
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A global technology leader spanning e-commerce, logistics, and cloud infrastructure through AWS, which powers a significant share of the world’s internet.
[What You'll Work On]
ProdHacks 2026
Tracks
Prompts will be released during kickoff
Product (Main)
Build a functional prototype of a new digital consumer product or feature
Product (Main)
Build a functional prototype of a new digital consumer product or feature
Product (Main)
Build a functional prototype of a new digital consumer product or feature
Machine Learning
Propose a ML architecture solution for Sweep AI's product suite
Machine Learning
Propose a ML architecture solution for Sweep AI's product suite
Machine Learning
Propose a ML architecture solution for Sweep AI's product suite
Intelligence Tools
Build a functional prototype of a new digitial enterprise product or feature
Intelligence Tools
Build a functional prototype of a new digitial enterprise product or feature
Intelligence Tools
Build a functional prototype of a new digitial enterprise product or feature
[Why Attend]
What's In
ProdHacks 2026
A Space For All
We see representation from all 8 colleges of CMU and 45+ areas of study every year, and welcome all students
A Space For All
We see representation from all 8 colleges of CMU and 45+ areas of study every year, and welcome all students
A Space For All
We see representation from all 8 colleges of CMU and 45+ areas of study every year, and welcome all students
Speaker Events
Hear from YC founders, industry professionals, and Carnegie Mellon alums in ProdHacks exclusive speaker events
Speaker Events
Hear from YC founders, industry professionals, and Carnegie Mellon alums in ProdHacks exclusive speaker events
Speaker Events
Hear from YC founders, industry professionals, and Carnegie Mellon alums in ProdHacks exclusive speaker events
Recruitment Events
ProdHacks sponsors and partners are recruiting from participant teams, and will host events throughout the hackathon
Recruitment Events
ProdHacks sponsors and partners are recruiting from participant teams, and will host events throughout the hackathon
Recruitment Events
ProdHacks sponsors and partners are recruiting from participant teams, and will host events throughout the hackathon
Prizes
ProdHacks 2026
$1,000
Product, 1st Place
$1,000
Product, 1st Place
$1,000
Product, 1st Place
$500
Product, 2nd Place
$500
Product, 2nd Place
$500
Product, 2nd Place
$500
Product, People's Choice
$500
Product, People's Choice
$500
Product, People's Choice
$500
Machine Learning, 1st Place
$500
Machine Learning, 1st Place
$500
Machine Learning, 1st Place
$500
Intelligence Tools, 1st Place
$500
Intelligence Tools, 1st Place
$500
Intelligence Tools, 1st Place
Build things like:
Elevated user experiences,
technologies impossible before AI,
context retrieval mechanisms,
product-led growth strategies,
feature additions,
revitalized enterprise tooling,
And More.
[FAQ]
Questions Answered
Reach out to cmubtg@gmail.com with additional questions.
How can I register for ProdHacks?
Applications are now open for ProdHacks until February 13th. Applicants can apply as individuals or groups. For more information, visit our application page at ProdHacks.com/apply.
Who can participate in ProdHacks?
ProdHacks welcomes students from all graduate and undergraduate programs in any year of study, including non-technical students. Previous winners have ranged from first-year undergraduates to final-year graduate students, and successful teams often have diversity of talent and specialties.
When and where is the event taking place?
The event will be hosted at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from February 15th - 22nd. Attendance for all days is mandatory for participants.
Are there networking opportunities at the event?
Yes. All sponsors will host panel and/or recruitment events to speak to ProdHacks participants.
Are travel reimbursements provided?
Unfortunately, because ProdHacks is a week long, we are unable to provide travel and acommodation for participants.
Do participants just ideate, or actually build something?
Teams are expected to build features or product prototypes, although the way they do so is up to their discretion. This could mean full deployment of an iOS app, using Lovable to add a feature to an existing platform, or creating renders of upgraded interfaces.
How many tracks can I participate in?
Approved applicants can participate in all tracks, although each track requires a diferent submission. No single project fits the requirements of all three tracks. By default, all participants participate in the Product track.
[FAQ]
Questions Answered
Reach out to cmubtg@gmail.com with additional questions.
How can I register for ProdHacks?
Applications are now open for ProdHacks until February 13th. Applicants can apply as individuals or groups. For more information, visit our application page at ProdHacks.com/apply.
Who can participate in ProdHacks?
ProdHacks welcomes students from all graduate and undergraduate programs in any year of study, including non-technical students. Previous winners have ranged from first-year undergraduates to final-year graduate students, and successful teams often have diversity of talent and specialties.
When and where is the event taking place?
The event will be hosted at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from February 15th - 22nd. Attendance for all days is mandatory for participants.
Are there networking opportunities at the event?
Yes. All sponsors will host panel and/or recruitment events to speak to ProdHacks participants.
Are travel reimbursements provided?
Unfortunately, because ProdHacks is a week long, we are unable to provide travel and acommodation for participants.
Do participants just ideate, or actually build something?
Teams are expected to build features or product prototypes, although the way they do so is up to their discretion. This could mean full deployment of an iOS app, using Lovable to add a feature to an existing platform, or creating renders of upgraded interfaces.
How many tracks can I participate in?
Approved applicants can participate in all tracks, although each track requires a diferent submission. No single project fits the requirements of all three tracks. By default, all participants participate in the Product track.
[FAQ]
Questions Answered
Reach out to cmubtg@gmail.com with additional questions.
How can I register for ProdHacks?
Applications are now open for ProdHacks until February 13th. Applicants can apply as individuals or groups. For more information, visit our application page at ProdHacks.com/apply.
Who can participate in ProdHacks?
ProdHacks welcomes students from all graduate and undergraduate programs in any year of study, including non-technical students. Previous winners have ranged from first-year undergraduates to final-year graduate students, and successful teams often have diversity of talent and specialties.
When and where is the event taking place?
The event will be hosted at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from February 15th - 22nd. Attendance for all days is mandatory for participants.
Are there networking opportunities at the event?
Yes. All sponsors will host panel and/or recruitment events to speak to ProdHacks participants.
Are travel reimbursements provided?
Unfortunately, because ProdHacks is a week long, we are unable to provide travel and acommodation for participants.
Do participants just ideate, or actually build something?
Teams are expected to build features or product prototypes, although the way they do so is up to their discretion. This could mean full deployment of an iOS app, using Lovable to add a feature to an existing platform, or creating renders of upgraded interfaces.
How many tracks can I participate in?
Approved applicants can participate in all tracks, although each track requires a diferent submission. No single project fits the requirements of all three tracks. By default, all participants participate in the Product track.