Proof of Usefulness Hackathon: First Set of Winners Announced 🎉

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/proof-of-usefulness-hackathon-first-set-of-winners-announced. The Proof of Usefulness Hackathon by HackerNoon announces its midway winners, recognizing 17 projects solving real-world problems. Check more stories related to tech-stories at: https://hackernoon.com/c/tech-stories. You can also check exclusive content about #proof-of-usefulness-hackathon, #proof-of-usefulness, #bright-data, #neo4j, #storyblok, #algolia, #hackernoon-hackathon, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @proofofusefulness. Learn more about this writer by checking @proofofusefulness's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The Proof of Usefulness Hackathon, presented by HackerNoon and partners Bright Data, Neo4j, Algolia, and Storyblok, reaches its midway milestone with 17 standout projects awarded across categories like data infrastructure, AI, and developer tooling. Built to reward real-world utility over hype, the hackathon continues with over $150,000 in prizes still up for grabs. Submissions remain open until June 5, 2026—meet the projects that have already proved their usefulness.