About the challenge: This education-focused hackathon empowers students to create innovative projects that address real challenges in their academic journey. Participants will develop practical solutions to enhance learning, productivity, and overall educational experiences.

Team Size: You can either work solo or in groups of 2-4!

Requirements

What to build: Develop a project that supports education in innovative ways, such as a study tool, resource hub, interactive platform, or gamified learning experience. The possibilities are endless—focus on something that makes a real impact!

What to submit: A video up to two minutes sharing your product and a github link.

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Prizes

$CAD 3,225 in prizes
First Place Winner
1 winner

1. Arduino Kits

2. 100% access to WizePrep services for a year

3. Access Codes from Study AI'D (valued $1000 each)

4. CoCalc voucher (valued $30 each)

Second Place Winner
1 winner

1. Keychron Q6/V6 Max QMK/VIA Mechanical Keyboard
2. 100% access to WizePrep services for a month
3. Access Codes from Study AI'D (valued $750 each)
4. CoCalc voucher (valued $25 each)

Third Place Winner
1 winner

1. 4imprint swag box
2. 4 InterviewBuddy Unlimited Mock Interview Preparations
3. 50% off WizePrep for a month
4. Access Codes from Study AI'D (valued $500 each)
5. CoCalc voucher (valued $20 each)

Best Solo Hack
1 winner

1. University of Waterloo Hoodie
2. CodeSandBox Subscription + 500 VM Credit Package worth
$216 each
3. Access Code for StudyAI'D Platform (valued $100 each)
4. 1 Supermoon Gift Card worth $30

Best Duo Hack
1 winner

1. University of Waterloo Hoodie
2. Mandarin Free Dinner Buffet for 2 People (Mondays to
Thursdays from Nov. 29 - Dec. 22)
3. Stickeryou.com 12% discount credits

The PowerPoint MVPs
1 winner

1. Art of Problem Solving license coupons (AOPS) Items
2. InterviewCake full licenses

Best Technical Hack
1 winner

1. 4 CodeSandBox Subscriptions + 500 VM Credit Package
2. Premium Verbwire API Credits
3. Access Code for StudyAId Platform (valued $100 each)
4. InterviewCake full licenses

Best UI/UX Design Hack
1 winner

1. Balsamiq 60-day extended Free Trial
2. Gift vouchers from HoverRobotix Hoverboards India
3. Mentoring session Gift Voucher from MentorX
4. InterviewCake full licenses

Surprise Prize Track
1 winner

To be revealed!

Best use of CoCalc
1 winner

1. $25 credit voucher and opportunity to meet the CoCalc Team

Best use of AI & Verbwire - for up to 15 teams
1 winner

Verbwire Premium API Credits

Most Innovative Use of Verbwire - for up to 5 teams
1 winner

Verbwire Premium API Credits

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Ling Niu

Ling Niu
Citigroup

William Wang

William Wang
Bloomberg

David Li

David Li
you.com

Angela Huang

Angela Huang
UWaterloo

Aqib Khan

Aqib Khan
TruePixel

Sohel Shekh

Sohel Shekh
Zeuty

Anushrey Jain

Anushrey Jain
Verbwire

Judging Criteria

  • Impact
    Creates an impact to education

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