augg.io Augmented Reality Hackathon

Build a small, real‑world AR demo → Pitch it → Win Cash Prizes totaling $3,500

Online hackathon · Up to 10 teams · 24 hours · $3,500 in cash prizes

Join our exciting global online hackathon, taking place from Thursday, June 26th - Saturday, June 28th! This is your opportunity to connect with creators worldwide, develop a cutting-edge Augmented Reality experience using the augg.io SDK, and compete for a share of $3,500 in cash prizes.

Why Join

What you’ll build

Create a bite-sized AR experience that showcases the power and versatility of the augg.io SDK. Think marketing stunts, playable micro-games, spatial art installations, accessibility helpers, or anything else that demonstrates a smart, context-aware use of AR. We're looking for your most creative and innovative ideas!

Example ideas:

• An interactive artwork that reveals hidden layers or information when explored with AR.
• An engaging audio experience triggered by virtual anchors.
• A data-driven spatial visualization using real-time information or APIs.
• An AR puzzle that unlocks digital perks or content upon completion.

Tools you’ll use

Schedule (all virtual)

• Dates: Thursday, June 26th - Saturday, June 28th
• Format: Fully online, allowing participation from anywhere in the world.
• Structure: The event will feature a kick-off session, an introduction to the theme, a comprehensive augg.io SDK walkthrough, dedicated time for development, opportunities for mentorship, and final project showcases.

Day 1: Thursday, June 26th - Kickoff & Hacking Begins

• Official Welcome & Hackathon Kickoff! 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT (18:00 - 19:00 CEST):
  • Welcome address and overview of the hackathon.
  • Introduction of the official theme.
  • augg.io SDK walkthrough, including demos and best practices.
  • Q&A session.
• 10:00 AM PT / 19:00 CEST: Hacking Officially Starts!
  • Start creating!

Day 2: Friday, June 27th - Development & Support

• All Day: Hacking Continues. Focus on project development. Mentors and support available through Discord

Day 3: Saturday, June 28th - Submissions

• Project Submission Deadline : 1:30 PM PT / 22:30 CEST
  • All final projects must be submitted by this time.
• Projects Showcases: 1:30 PM PT / 22:30 CEST
  • All teams have 5 minutes each to show judges and community 1-on-1 what they've built.
  • Wrap up and await winners announcement on the Monday!

Winners showcase!

• Monday 30th June 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT (18:00 - 19:00 CEST):
  • Judges deliberate and winners are announced.
  • Closing remarks and wrap-up of the hackathon.

Judging

augg.io team and experts will score on:

1. Creative Use of AR – originality, AR‑native interaction
2. Use of Physical Space – smart engagement with the real‑world venue
3. Clarity of Concept – focused idea understood in seconds
4. Technical Execution – working prototype that shows intent
5. Visual & Experiential Design – look, sound, feel support the idea
6. Wow Factor – surprise, delight, memorability

Who should apply

• Students or professionals
• Unity devs, 3D artists, technical artists, XR designers and developers,
• Solo creators or teams (max 4 people)

Cap: 10 teams, max 4 people each.

FAQ

• Cost? Completely free to enter!
• What is “mapping”? augg.io’s LiDAR scan of the venue creates a 3D mesh + cloud anchors so all devices know exactly where digital content sits.
• Team‑forming? Come solo or with friends. On Day 1 we run a lightning “Find‑your‑team” session with 60‑sec pitches and sticker boards.
• Can I prepare? Yes, preload Unity & assets. Mapping and final build must happen onsite with the provided spatial map.

Together, augg.io & AIXR are hosting this lean, high‑impact build sprint to showcase what’s next in AR.

• augg.io: builds zero‑friction spatial‑mapping tools for creators.
• AIXR Unicorn: An all‑in‑one developer engagement platform powering tech communities worldwide