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RAT Hack

Student hackathons tackling real-world problems. Sustainability, accessibility, healthcare, education — pick a theme, build for 48 hours, present to industry judges.

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What is RAT Hack?

RAT Hack is a 48-hour intensive where student teams design, prototype, and pitch solutions to real-world problems. Each edition focuses on a theme — past themes include marine plastic, school accessibility, and rural healthcare.

Teams get mentorship from working engineers and product designers, plus access to fabrication tools on-site.

Quick facts

Format
48-hour build + pitch
Team size
3–5 students
Categories
Hardware & software
Judges
Industry mentors
Prizes
Cash + mentorship