As mentioned by Nathan, as long as you understand that you had knowledge that your IP will be transferred when you join the hackathon.
It is not unethical to do it plus the idea is only useful.
When it has been executed to form it as part of a patent submission or you build a startup out of it.
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As mentioned by Nathan, as long as you understand that you had knowledge that your IP will be transferred when you join the hackathon.
It is not unethical to do it plus the idea is only useful.
When it has been executed to form it as part of a patent submission or you build a startup out of it.