2 months ago

[Attention] This message is for judges only. If you are not a judge, you may disregard this update.

Hi Judges,

Thank you for bringing your expertise to the Open Atlas - AI for Social Good Hackathon 2026.

This is a quick reminder that our initial judging window is currently open. While you can complete this current round virtually, please note that the next round for the finals will be held exclusively in person.

Judging Logistics

Current Round (Virtual): You can review and score your assigned projects directly through your Devpost dashboard from anywhere. Please complete all evaluations by 11:00 PM today
Finals (In-Person): . If you would like to join us on-site for this round, please…

2 months ago

🎉 Meet the Finalists: AI for Social Good Hackathon @ Open Atlas Summit 2026

After two months of building, shipping, and iterating, we're thrilled to announce the finalist teams moving forward to Demo Day!

Out of every submission we received, these teams stood out for tackling real problems across immigration, healthcare, education, financial inclusion, career development, and newcomer settlement, and we can't wait to see them pitch live.

🏆 The Finalists:

Spairly
OweMe Health
Kaktua
DocuPal
Foolproof
Proofly
ShowWhere
ScholarPilot
Lumos
TRACE
Réunia Career Bridge
VERA Ai
WageShield H-1B

Congratulations to all the finalist teams! 👏

📅 What's Next: Demo Day

Finalists will pitch live in front of judges from across the Silicon Valley…

2 months ago

[JUDGES ONLY] Reminder: Judging is Open (Virtual & In-Person Details)

Hi Judges,
Thank you for bringing your expertise to the Open Atlas - AI for Social Good Hackathon 2026.

This is a quick reminder that our initial judging window is currently open. While you can complete this current round virtually, please note that the next round for the finals will be held exclusively in person.
Judging Logistics

Current Round (Virtual): You can review and score your assigned projects directly through your Devpost dashboard from anywhere. Please complete all evaluations by 11:00 PM today
Finals (In-Person): . If you would like to join us on-site for this round, please arrive…

2 months ago

AI for Social Good Demo Day has moved to a dedicated event page

Hi,

Two months of building, and we are almost there. One thing before Friday.

AI for Social Good Demo Day has moved to a dedicated event page. We split it out from the original hackathon listing so registration, ticket types, and on-site check-in run cleanly on the day. Your existing RSVP does not transfer, so please take 30 seconds to re-register:

👉 REGISTER FOR DEMO DAY

When: Friday, August 21, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT
Where: India Community Center, 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035
Cost: Free

What is happening on the day
→ Finalist…

2 months ago

Public voting is now open

It's your turn to pick the Popular Choice award winner! Browse 'Open Atlas - AI for Social Good Hackathon 2026' submission gallery, click on your favorite, and vote. Be sure to spread the word via your social networks, too!

Please note, as per the Devpost terms of service, you may not tamper with the vote process through manual or automated means, or attempt to compensate voters, at risk of disqualification. Find out more about public voting here.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.

3 months ago

AI for Social Good Hackathon — Participant Touch-Base Sessions

Hi everyone,

We’re hosting two Zoom touch-base sessions for AI for Social Good Hackathon participants to share important updates, review the next steps, and answer questions.

Thursday, August 6 at 9:00 AM PT
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82280042361?pwd=JB2DPo6oONnG6DaD6PyIEGUApxgb8w.1

Saturday, August 8 at 9:00 AM PT
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86538124628?pwd=mPhnYqMQlyKALP996IiQEzeJp6YOjA.1

We will cover the same information in both sessions, so you only need to attend the one that works best for you.

Reply to this email confirming that you will be joining.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Best,
Team Open Atlas

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the…

3 months ago

Important Hackathon Update: Please Complete This Form

Hi everyone,

We hope your projects for the AI for Social Good Hackathon are progressing well!

As we move closer to the final stage of the hackathon, we need a quick update from all participants regarding their projects and participation. Please complete the form below with the latest and most accurate information:

https://forms.gle/4ers8SAHYSsU2ZmW6

Your response will help our team coordinate the upcoming stages, participant communications, and final event logistics effectively.

Please complete the form as soon as possible. Make sure to review all the information carefully before submitting it. We will share further updates and instructions with you shortly.

Thank…

3 months ago

New perk for builders: free AI inference from Featherless

Hi builders,

Quick update that unlocks something useful for your projects. Featherless has joined as a sponsor of the AI for Social Good Hackathon, which means free inference for everyone building with us.

What you get:

→ One month of free access to 40,000+ open-source AI models (DeepSeek, Kimi, GLM, and more), serverless and OpenAI-compatible, with no GPUs to manage.

→ A shot at the Featherless prize: $300 in credits for 1st place.

How to get set up:

→ Join our Slack community here: Link
→ Head to #openatlashackathon2026 for everything hackathon-related, and #sponsorcredits to grab the Featherless Setup Guide…

3 months ago

New perk for builders: free AI inference from Featherless

Hi builders,

Quick update that unlocks something useful for your projects. Featherless has joined as a sponsor of the AI for Social Good Hackathon, which means free inference for everyone building with us.

What you get:

→ One month of free access to 40,000+ open-source AI models (DeepSeek, Kimi, GLM, and more), serverless and OpenAI-compatible, with no GPUs to manage.

→ A shot at the Featherless prize: $300 in credits for 1st place.

How to get set up:

→ Join our Slack community here: Link
→ Head to #openatlashackathon2026 for everything hackathon-related, and #sponsorcredits to grab the Featherless Setup Guide…

4 months ago

Welcome to the Open Atlas - AI for Social Good Hackathon — start with Slack

Hey,

Welcome to the Open Atlas AI for Social Good Hackathon. You're officially in.

Here's the most important thing to do first — everything else flows from it.

1. Join the Open Atlas Slack 👇

This is where the entire hackathon lives. Mentors, teammates, announcements, and all sponsor credits (including your $50 in Render credits) are distributed here.

👉 Join Slack: Join Here

Once you're in, add yourself to these two channels:

#sponsorcredits — your $50 Render credit link + all future sponsor credit drops
#openatlashackathon — official announcements, mentor office hours, and updates

Without Slack, you'll miss credits, mentor…