​What is Hackacat Nano?

​What can you build in an 7-hour timeframe?

​Hackacat Nano is a 7-hour hackathon where you will work with an interdisciplinary team and industry mentors to build solutions to real business challenges. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, expand your network, and compete for prizes—all in one action-packed day.

​Event Details

• ​Date: Saturday, November 16th, 2024

• ​Time: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM

• ​Location: J.C. Mitte Building, 3rd Floor

• ​Theme: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

​Why Participate?

• ​Connect with industry mentors and sponsors

• ​Develop valuable skills working in a realistic team scenario in technology, business, and design

• ​Compete for prizes

• ​Free meals provided (lunch and dinner)

​Team Structure

• ​Interdisciplinary teams of 6 members each

• ​4 Computer Science students

• ​2 Design students

• ​You can register with your own team or be matched with other participants

​Competition Format

• ​7 hours of development time with mentor support

• ​Shark Tank style final presentations

• ​15-minute team presentations including:

  • ​Business pitch

  • ​Product demonstration

  • ​Q&A with industry judges

• ​Best in Dev, Best in Design, Best in Business, and Best Overall awards

​What You Need

• ​Your laptop

• ​Your creativity and enthusiasm

• ​Willingness to learn new skills!

​How to Apply

​Register now through our online form. Applications are open to all students.

​Questions? Contact ACM AI at acmaitxstate@gmail.com or Executive Director Mason Melead at mjm517@txstate.edu

​Hackacat Nano is brought to you by ACM AI in collaboration with the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA) and campus partners.