WELCOME TO MAKEOHI/O
In March, join us at MakeOHI/O—Ohio State University’s largest makeathon—for a weekend of hacking hardware and creating real projects with awesome people. Over 250 undergraduate and graduate students will design, build, and demonstrate projects to a live audience of students, faculty, and representatives from tech companies.
At MakeOHI/O, we bring the Entrepreneurial Mindset to life with the KEEN framework. By focusing on Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value, this makeathon is all about exploring innovative ideas, combining different concepts, and creating projects that really make an impact. It’s not just about the hands-on building—it’s about tackling challenges in creative ways, teaming up with others, and building something amazing!
MakeOHI/O is put on by OHI/O, a student-led organization that aims to build and foster the tech community at Ohio State University.
Makeathon Participants: How to Submit Files and Request Services from Bolz Makerspace
Service Hours: 12pm-9pm, March 7
Registering For Makerspace:
Follow this link: https://engineering.osu.edu/makerspace#accordion-trigger-id-2010
Services Offered by Bolz Makerspace:
The following items can only be used if a full-time staff member is present:
- 3D Printers
- Soldering Stations
- Drill Presses
- Band Saws
- Hand Tools
- Hand-Held Power Tools
- Laser Cutter
Prototyping Assistance: Get help with prototyping and troubleshooting in the Bolz Makerspace channel on Discord.
For more information about Bolz Makerspace, visit: https://engineering.osu.edu/makerspace
Hardware & Resources
Mentors and Judges
MakeOHI/O 2026 is on March 7-8. Join us for our makeathon as we give students the unique opportunity to receive hardware and develop projects from the safety of their homes.
Mentorship
Our mentors, available both online and in-person, offer their expertise to participants throughout the event. They will be on hand in scheduled shifts to answer questions and provide direction, ensuring projects are on the path to success.
Judging
Judging will take place virtually on the final day, from 11:00 AM via Zoom. Participants will present their projects to our panel, engaging in feedback and discussion. Access details and presentation guidelines will be provided in advance.
Get Involved
Your expertise can significantly impact our participants’ experience. Sign up as a mentor or judge to help shape the future of innovation at MakeOHI/O 2026. More information, including how to join our event space, will be available to those who register.
Schedule
Saturday, March 7th
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Check-in | 9:00 AM |
| Opening Keynote | 10:00 AM |
| Hardware Kit Distribution | 10:30 AM |
| Making STARTS | 11:00 AM |
| Lunch Served | 1:00 - 1:30 PM |
| Gold Rush Mentor Networking | 2:00 - 2:30 PM |
| API Workshop | 3:00 - 3:30 PM |
| TerrAqua Workshop | 4:00 - 4:30 PM |
| Speed Typing Minigame | 5:00 PM |
| Jeopardy Minigame | 6:30 PM |
| Dinner Served | 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
| Mario Kart Minigame | 8:30 PM |
| Movie in Auditorium | 9:00 - 10:30 PM |
| Midnight Snack | 12:00 AM |
Sunday, March 8th
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Served | 9:00 - 9:30 AM |
| Making ENDS | 12:00 PM |
| Lunch Served | 12:30 PM |
| Judging Period | 1:00 - 3:00 PM |
| Showcase Begins | 4:00 - 5:00 PM |
Sponsors
Challenges
More to be announced day of event!
Frequently Asked Questions
Prizes
Official prizes for the Main Track in MakeOHI/O 2026
| Placement | Prize | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | 3D Printer |  |
| 2nd Place | Ninja Creami |  |
| 3rd Place | Projector |  |
| Open Track Prize | $100 Amazon Gift Card |  |
| Most Original | $100 Amazon Gift Card | |
| Most Technical | $100 Amazon Gift Card | |
| Adaptability | $100 Amazon Gift Card | |
| Raffle | Razer Blackwidow v4 Pro Keyboard |  |
| Capstone | $60 Amazon Gift Card | |
