RamHack 2026 is Fordham University’s first intercampus hackathon, bringing together students from both Lincoln Center and Rose Hill for a weekend of building, learning, and collaboration.

This event was created to break down barriers between campuses, majors, and experience levels. Whether you’re a Computer Science student, a designer, a business major, or someone completely new to tech, RamHack is designed for you.

Over the course of March 28–29 at Lincoln Center, participants will:

  • Form teams and collaborate across disciplines

  • Build innovative projects in a supportive environment

  • Attend workshops led by industry professionals

  • Receive mentorship from experienced engineers and leaders

 

We’re proud to host mentors, judges, and speakers from organizations including JPMorgan, Google, PhotoShelter, Cohen & Steers and Curvance, who will support participants throughout the event.

Requirements

To be eligible for judging and prizes, all participants must:

  • Build a project during the hackathon timeframe (March 28–29)

  • Submit their project on Devpost before the submission deadline

  • Include:

    • Project name and description

    • Clear explanation of the problem and solution

    • Technologies used

    • Track Applicable

    • A demo (video or live demo link)

  • Include a GitHub repository

Participants must also:

  • Be part of a team (teams can be formed during the event)

  • Present their project on Day 2

 

⚠️ Projects must be original and created during the hackathon. Pre-existing projects are not allowed.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$800 in prizes
Best Tech For Good: Gift Card
$300 in cash
1 winner

How can we leverage technology to create meaningful social impact?

Beginner Track: Powerbanks
$140 in cash
1 winner

New to hacking? This track is for you. Build any creative solution that solves a real-world problem while demonstrating your technical growth.

Environment Track: Owala Water Bottle with Straw
$140 in cash
1 winner

How can technology help protect our planet?

Finance: Rocketbook Core: Reusable Notebook
$120 in cash
1 winner

How can we reimagine the future of money?

Design: Wireless Bluetooth Mouse
$100 in cash
1 winner

How can thoughtful design shape a better user experience?

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Dakota Hernandez

Dakota Hernandez
Fordham University

Edgar Jr. San Martin

Edgar Jr. San Martin
SWE @ Google

Chesney Boag

Chesney Boag
SWE @ JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.

Sadokat Raupova

Sadokat Raupova
ASSOCIATE @ COHEN & STEERS

Mike Odnis

Mike Odnis
SWE @ CURVANCE

Judging Criteria

  • Technical Implementation (25%)
    How well was the project built? Is the technology used effectively? Does the project demonstrate effort and technical understanding relative to the team’s experience level?
  • Innovation & Creativity (25%)
    How original is the idea? Does the project approach the problem in a unique or creative way? Is there a clear vision behind the solution?
  • Impact & Relevance (20%)
    Does the project solve a meaningful problem? Is it aligned with real-world needs or “Tech for Good” principles? Could this idea have real-world applications?
  • Presentation & Demo (15%)
    How clearly is the project explained? Is the demo functional and easy to understand? Does the team effectively communicate their idea and process?
  • Participation & Engagement (15%)
    Engagement throughout the hackathon (workshops, activities, collaboration) Contribution to the community and team effort Participation in the Workshop Bingo System, where attending workshops earns points toward your final score

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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