Introduction HTCJ provides builders with access to:

Industry mentors
Ecosystem partners
Post-hackathon incubation pathways

Tools and Technologies

Teams are free to use any tools, platforms, or technologies they feel are best suited for their project.

This hackathon is technology-agnostic, and we encourage builders to choose the stack that allows them to move quickly and demonstrate real functionality.

Commonly Used Technologies May Include:

Web or mobile frameworks (React, Next.js, Flutter, etc.)
AI & machine learning tools (LLMs, computer vision, generative AI)
Wearable tech or hardware prototypes
Data & analytics platforms
Web3 or blockchain infrastructure (optional)
Design tools (Figma, 3D tools, AR/VR, etc.)

Partner Tools (Optional)

Use of partner tools is optional and not required for submission.

Emergent — AI-native app builder for rapidly deploying intelligent applications
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Teams are evaluated on what they build, not which tools they use.

Inspiration

This hackathon is inspired by the challenges facing emerging designers, creative brands, and fashion-tech innovators in today’s rapidly evolving industry.

Think about problems such as:

How technology can improve fashion production, sustainability, or logistics
New ways designers can monetize and protect their work
The role of AI in design, media, and creative workflows
Wearable technology that enhances performance, expression, or interaction
Better infrastructure for emerging brands to scale and reach audiences

We encourage teams to build solutions that are:

Practical and usable
Culturally aware
Designed for real-world impact

This is a space to experiment — but with intention.

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