🔍 Perplexity Hackathon
Build the “Perplexity for ____” with real-time internet-enabled AI.
Join the first global Perplexity hackathon, powered by Perplexity’s Sonar API – the engine behind fast, accurate answers with live web search and trusted citations. Whether it’s knowledge-seeking agents, deep research tools, or playful AI-powered apps — unleash your curiosity and redefine what’s possible.
🗓️ Timeline
- 📝 Submissions: April 16 – May 29
- 🧑⚖️ Judging: May 31 – June 14
- 🏆 Winners Announced: June 19
🏆 Prizes – $35,000 Total
| Prize Category | Amount | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 First Place | $10,000 | Merch, social recognition, meet Perplexity API Team |
| 🥈 Runner Up | $5,000 | Merch + social spotlight |
| 🎨 Most Fun/Creative | $5,000 | Merch + social spotlight |
| 🧠 Best Deep Research | $5,000 | Merch + social spotlight |
| 💰 Best Finance | $5,000 | Merch + social spotlight |
| 🏥 Best Health | $5,000 | Merch + social spotlight |
🧠 What to Build
Create a project that:
- Uses Perplexity's Sonar API (Sonar Reasoning, Reasoning Pro, Deep Research)
- Encourages curiosity, problem-solving, or complex reasoning
- Falls under one of the defined categories (Deep Research, Finance, Health, etc.)
📦 Submission Requirements
📹 3-min Demo Video (YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook Video)
📁 Code Repository (Private repo shared with james.liounis@perplexity.ai & testing@devpost.com)
📝 README with project explanation and Sonar API usage
✅ Category Selection and complete Devpost submission
🧪 Judging Criteria
- 💻 Tech Implementation – Code quality and API integration
- 🎨 Design & UX – User journey and experience
- 🌍 Impact – Community or global potential
- 💡 Idea Quality – Originality and innovation
Unleash your curiosity, question boldly, and build something remarkable. 🔧🧠
Build for freedom. Build for the future. Build with Sonar. 🚀
Organizers
Perplexity