Welcome to HackHayward 2025
HackHayward, hosted at California State University, East Bay, is the first collegiate hackathon in the Hayward, California area. We challenge students to work collaboratively within a limited timeframe to ideate, create, and pitch their solutions to tackle real-world issues within the hackathon's timeframe.
Requirements
What to Build
We encourage you to be creative and build projects that excite you within the realm of AI and Sustainability with AI.
What to Submit
Video Demonstration (Optinal but Recommended)
- Create a short video (maximum 2 minutes) showcasing your application in action.
- Demonstrate key features, functionality, and user experience.
- Highlight how your project addresses the problem and utilizes relevant technologies.
System Diagram & Flowchart (Optional)
- Provide a visual representation of your application's architecture and workflow.
- Include a system diagram illustrating the different components and their interactions.
- Include a flowchart outlining the logical flow of complex processes or algorithms.
Presentation Slides (Optional)
- Submit a slide deck (PPT/PDF) to further explain your project.
- Summarize the problem, solution, and value proposition.
- Highlight key features, innovations, and technology choices.
Hosting Link (Optional but Recommended)
- Provide a live hosting link if your project is a web application or hosted service.
- If hosting isn't applicable, mention this in your submission.
GitHub Repository Link (Required)
- Make your codebase publicly accessible on GitHub.
- Ensure the repository includes well-organized code and a README file with setup instructions.
Project Photos (Required)
- Include photos of prototypes, or team collaboration.
- Enhance visual appeal and provide context for your submission.
Important Notes:
- Deadline: Ensure all materials are submitted on Devpost before the deadline.
- Clarity & Completeness: Provide clear and complete submissions for effective evaluation.
- Judging Criteria: Refer to the judging criteria document for evaluation guidelines.
Prizes
AI Track (1st Place)
Apple AirPods 4 for each team member, with a total prize value of $500
AI Track (2nd Place)
JBL Tune 720BT Wireless Headphones for each team member, with a total prize value of $250
AI Track(3rd Place)
Logitech Signature M650 Wireless Mouse for each team member, with a total prize value of $150
Sustainability with AI Track(1st Place)
Apple AirPods 4 for each team member, with a total prize value of $500
Sustainability with AI Track (2nd Place)
JBL Tune 720BT Wireless Headphones for each team member, with a total prize value of $250
Sustainability with AI Track (3rd Place)
Logitech Signature M650 Wireless Mouse for each team member, with a total prize value of $150
Best UI/UX
Logitech Signature M650 Wireless Mouse for each team member, with a total prize value of $150
Best First Time Hack
You are eligible for this category if your team is made of 1st time hackers.
Prize: Logitech Signature M650 Wireless Mouse for each team member, with a total prize value of $150
Best use of Groq
$500 of credit to Groq swag Store
Best use of Perplexity/Sonar
Perplexity merchandise worth $250
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Urvashi Jaitley
Google
Deepak Muppiri
Salesforce
Mayur Pipaliya
Teleport
Yogesh Chauhan
Salesforce
Vineet Bhatkoti
Taulia (a SAP company)
Rupesh Dabbir
Google
Chengzhi Hu
Google
Wadood Sultan Mohammed
Meta
Dr Levent Ertaul
Kyle
Judging Criteria
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Innovation/Impact
Creativity and alignment with theme/track. -
Implementation
All features presented are working. Complexity of project/features? -
Design
Is the user interface intuitive for users? How does the design lead users to different features? Is it scalable? -
Presentation
Why did you decide to make this your project/what problem are you trying to solve? Hardships and overcoming them (problem solving)? Clearly explain features. -
Track Application
How well did you utilize the technologies or problems of this track?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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