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Computer-Use Agents SOTA Challenge: Hack the North + Global Online

Hackathon for computer-use agents with global and on-site tracks

Cua and Ollama are organizing a hackathon at Hack the North and globally, from September 12-14, 2025, with a separate global online track open until September 28.

Teams build computer-use agents using the Cua Agent Framework and are scored on OSWorld-Verified.

Prizes include a MacBook Air M4, cash, and a guaranteed YC partner interview for the top team.

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We're bringing something new to Hack the North, Canada's largest hackathon, this year: a head-to-head competition for Computer-Use Agents - on-site at Waterloo and a Global online challenge.
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