About the challenge

PawHacks is the starting point for Oakland entrepreneurship. It’s where everyone in-between comes together to share ideas, form teams, and launch startups.

At PawHacks, you can expect free food, free swag, and a TON of fun!

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March 15-17 on the Northeastern University Oakland, CA campus.

5000 MacArthur Blvd Oakland, CA 94613

Requirements

What to Build

You are free to create anything you desire as long as it fits into under the theme.

Your project will automatically be considered for the track that best suits it.

Tracks:
  • Game Design
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Web Design & UI/UX

Submitting a Project

Deadline: all projects must be submitted to Devpost by 2:00PM on Sunday, March 17th!

Whether your project is completed or not, you are required to share your code when submitting! It's best to use an online platform like GitHub. However, if you're not comfortable with GitHub or a similar service, you can simply upload a zip file or provide a link for downloading the code.

In addition to submitting on our Devpost, you are also required to give a live demonstration of your project to the judges. Presentations will take place from 2-4PM at GSB on Sunday, March 17th.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

6 non-cash prizes
1st Place Overall
1 winner

2nd Place Overall
1 winner

3rd Place Overall
1 winner

AI Track Winner
1 winner

Web Design Track Winner
1 winner

Game Design Track Winner
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Judges

Judges

Judging Criteria

  • Rubric
    The main rubric will be split up into 5 different parts of equal weight (20% each), which will determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd main prize winners. The track winners will be determined by a separate track rubric.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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