In your pod of four, you will solve a social problem important to you. The idea must be feasible and creative since you can't solve a real problem without both aspects. At the end of the event, you'll deliver a feasibility pitch along with a technical demo to the judges for your shot at $1000.

Coding without feasibility is just a hobby, and creation without technology is often impossible. Since it's not often that STEM students and non-STEM students get the chance to work together, it's hard to create lasting, impactful innovations at current university events. Hopefully, this event will change that, allowing you to create your own 24-hour startup.

Eligibility

University Students and Acceptance to EnactusHacks

Requirements

Must contain a demo of hack and a pitch slide deck. please message us if you have questions!! Aim for a 7-minute pitch. 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$CAD 2,030 in prizes
1st Place
1 winner

$1000

2nd Place
1 winner

$350

3rd Place
1 winner

$200

Best Use of a Workshop Concept
1 winner

Hackathons are just as much about learning as they are about doing! Showcasing the knowledge you gained from the EnactusHacks’ workshops and you could win a Google Home Mini.

PRIZE: Google Home Minis

Best Synergy
1 winner

Is your team vibing? The judges are keeping a close eye on teams showing strong teamwork and cohesion.
PRIZE: Google Home Minis

Most Impactful Social Idea
1 winner

Entrepreneur + Action = Enactus. The hack with the best potential for creating social impact will win this prize.

PRIZE: Tile Trackers

Best Technical Implementation
1 winner

Are you a hacker god? Show the judges your sweet, sweet hack and you might just win the prize for the best technical implementation.
PRIZE: Tile Trackers

Most Creative Idea for Social Good
1 winner

Start thinking outside the box; like WAY outside the box. Creativity is key here and it might just unlock you some free grande, pumpkin-spice lattes.

PRIZE: Starbucks Gift Cards

Best Pitch
1 winner

An idea is nothing without a great pitch. Have you mastered the art of selling? Passion, confidence, and poise will be essential if you want to walk away with this awesome prize.

PRIZE: Starbucks Gift Cards

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

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Judging Criteria

  • Technical Feasibility
    One working component or demo of the project presented
  • Technical Decision Making
    Do the technologies used make sense?
  • User Experience
    Is the presented system seamless to use?
  • Social Impact
    The project geared towards fixing a worthy problem.
  • Non-Technical Feasibility
    (Financial, Marketing, Action Plan)
  • Ideation
    The idea is innovative, and greatly improves on current processes.

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