Hackathon

Jumpstart Your New Year Resolutions Early!

December 27-31

About the Hackathon Challenge

Get ready to level up your XR development skills in the At-Home Hackathon, a virtual event hosted by Ringling College of Art and Design in collaboration with 3lbXR. From December 27 to 31, participants will harness the power of GroKit Core, 3lbXR’s state-of-the-art Unity development platform, to craft groundbreaking virtual and mixed reality applications. This challenge is your opportunity to think outside the box, innovate under a time crunch, and bring your creative ideas to life. Whether you’re a student looking to sharpen your skills or a seasoned developer eager for a creative challenge, this hackathon offers the tools, mentorship, and industry insights to help you succeed. Push the boundaries of what’s possible in XR, compete for cash prizes, and kick off your New Year with an unforgettable experience in innovation and collaboration.

Prize Categories

Industry Impact

$1,000

Social Impact

$1,000

Most Engaging

$1,000

For judging criteria, eligibility and rules, please click the button below.

Schedule

Friday, Dec 27

  • 10-11am EST: Kickoff by CEO Robin Moulder and Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth Endowed Head of Virtual Reality Development Martin Murphy
  • 11:30am-12:30pm EST: Intro to GroKit Core Workshop with 3lb Technical Director Chris Castaldi & 3lb Senior Unity Developer Bryce Evans
  • 1-4pm EST: Open office hours on Discord

Saturday, Dec 28

  • 12-1pm EST: Live 3lb GroKit-in-action Workshop – Hosted on LinkedIn & YouTube with 3lb Senior Unity Developer Bryce Evans & 3lb Creative Director Cordelia Wolf
  • 1:30-2:30pm EST: Open Office Hours

Sunday, Dec 29

  • 1-2pm EST: Open Office Hours

Monday, Dec 30

  • 9-9:30am EST: Last day kick-off
  • 10am-12pm EST: Open Office Hours
  • 12pm EST: Final Submission

Tuesday, Dec 31

  • 12pm EST: Showcase & Awards

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FAQ

How do I sign up?

Visit our hackathon page on Devpost to sign up: At-Home Hackathon.

Who can join?

Anyone is welcome to join, including students, professionals, and hobbyists! Organizations (e.g., corporations, non-profits, LLCs) may not participate.

What if I don't have a team?

No problem! You can reach out and connect with other solo participants on our Discord, or you can enter as an individual.

What if I can't code?

Don’t worry! Grokit-Core is designed to be low or no-code so that you can create something amazing even with limited Unity experience. You can also team up with someone who has coding skills.

How much does it cost?

The At-Home Hackathon is completely free to join! The only requirement is that you must be enrolled in the Grokit Core Open Beta.

What are the rules?

For a full list of rules and to register, visit our hackathon page.

What are the requirements?

To qualify for prizes, you must use Unity and GroKit Core in your project.