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TikTok TechJam 2026

Register on official page ↗ Upcoming
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18+/college-student-only per official rules

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Decision — what to do today
SKIP
eligibility gate failed
Prize normalization
What they're looking for

Themes: Machine Learning/AI · Cybersecurity · E-commerce/Retail — detailed requirements not published yet, check the official page.

Finish-feasibility at deadline97% (10-14d)
P(any payout) if competitive entry6% (assumes 6-12 slots)
Heuristic cash EV$1,953
Build modelP80 36h effective after 10% reuse (raw 40h)
Strategic fit (agent reliability)0%
Opportunity cost of entering$900 (36h x $25/h shadow rate)
Latest safe start2026-08-21
Field estimation
Official event page →
Devpost API · observed 2026-08-22 · eligibility source: official rules
Headline advertised$34,500
Cash (verified)$34,500
Credits (compute/API)—
Normalized value$34,500
Score breakdown v0.1

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The facts
  • Dates: 8/29/2026 → 9/1/2026
  • Format: online
  • Themes: Machine Learning/AI, Cybersecurity, E-commerce/Retail
  • Research note: 18+/college-student-only per official rules
Registered2,126
Submission prior5%
Est. serious field~106 projects
Norm. prize per est. submission$325.47
Days left11