> Unofficial AI-assisted summary, provided "as is" with no warranty. The [Official Rules](https://cerebralvalley.ai/e/meta-ai-developer-hackathon/waiver) govern; read [DISCLAIMER.md](../DISCLAIMER.md). As of 2026-10-26.

# Overview

A ten-day, virtual, worldwide hackathon run by Meta and Cerebral Valley. Accepted applicants build with Meta's newest
models and compete for a $1,000,000 cash prize pool across two tracks.

## What you get

- Access to Meta's models through the **Meta Model API**. The event page names the Muse Spark series, Muse Wonder,
  Muse Image and SAM 3.1.
- Meta's **open-weights models**, which you can run without a Model API account.
- **Muse Code**, Meta's coding agent.
- **Live workshops** from Meta and partners from Oct 27 to Nov 4, plus **office hours on Discord**.
- **$150 in Model API credits** per accepted participant (claim required; see [10-credits.md](10-credits.md)).
- **Partner credits** for select participants from Baseten, Modal and Fireworks.

## Shape of the event

| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who | Up to 20,000 accepted applicants; applications closed Oct 25 |
| Where | Online only |
| Cost | Free for accepted applicants; no purchase necessary |
| Tracks | Indie developer, Startup ([03-tracks.md](03-tracks.md)) |
| Themes | Build for Your World, Push the Frontier ([04-themes.md](04-themes.md)) |
| Problem statements | None published separately; the two themes are the frame, checked 2026-10-29 ([05-problem-statements.md](05-problem-statements.md)) |
| Judging | Four weighted criteria ([08-judging.md](08-judging.md)) |
| Finals | Live, at the Nov 9 closing ceremony |

The event page invites you to "bring a problem you know firsthand, or an idea that feels out of reach".

## Where things are

| Page | URL |
|---|---|
| Event page | https://cerebralvalley.ai/e/meta-ai-developer-hackathon |
| Details page: the schedule (sign-in) | https://cerebralvalley.ai/e/meta-ai-developer-hackathon/details |
| Official Rules and waiver | https://cerebralvalley.ai/e/meta-ai-developer-hackathon/waiver |
| Discord (how to join) | https://cerebralvalley.ai/e/meta-ai-developer-hackathon/discord |
| Livestream | https://cerebralvalley.ai/e/meta-ai-developer-hackathon/live |
| Submit | https://cerebralvalley.ai/e/meta-ai-developer-hackathon/hackathon/submit |
| Meta's copy of the event page | https://dev.meta.ai/events/global-hackathon |

Sources: event page and Official Rules, checked 2026-10-26.