Perplexity Hackathon

🔍 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.

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🗓️ Timeline

• 📝 Submissions: April 16 – May 29
• 🧑‍⚖️ Judging: May 31 – June 14
• 🏆 Winners Announced: June 19

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🏆 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

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🧠 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.)

Learn More about sonar

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📦 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

📜 Official Rules

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🧪 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

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Unleash your curiosity, question boldly, and build something remarkable. 🔧🧠
Build for freedom. Build for the future. Build with Sonar. 🚀