About the challenge

SpeedHacks is a condensed version of our annual hackathon

The event is packed into an exciting 8 hour format

Participants will: 

  • Take on the challenge of Hardware elements
  • Focus on a single track or theme to streamline judging

Designed to deliver the full hackathon experience in a shorter, action-packed timeframe

Get started

Provided Materials

  • Teams will be provided with ELEGOO UNO R3 Super Starter kits and miscellaneous hardware supplies

Requirements

  • Projects must include ELEGOO UNO R3 provided in the kits

External Materials

  • Teams may buy or bring their own materials which must not exceed $50, disqualifications may apply

Team Size

  • Teams will strictly be between 2 - 5 people (no exceptions!)

Requirements

What to Build

Theme:  Create a hack that has a positive impact on the environment

Tracks:  AI, Beginners, Healthcare

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$925 in prizes
Retro Pixel Art Game Bluetooth Speaker
$300 in cash
1 winner

Super Mario Bros - Best Overall Hack

Owala 32 oz
$200 in cash
1 winner

Donkey Kong - Best AI Hack

Amazon Gift Card
$125 in cash
1 winner

Tetris - Best Beginner Hack

Echo Glow
$125 in cash
1 winner

Mortal Kombat - Best Healthcare Hack

Amazon Gift Card
$175 in cash
1 winner

Super Mario Bros - 2nd Best Overall Hack

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Rehan Mahmood

Rehan Mahmood
EngineeRD, CEO / Chief Dreamer

Jordan Higgins

Jordan Higgins
Professor / GMU

Liam McKane

Liam McKane
GMU Alumni

Udit Verma

Udit Verma
EngineeRD, Software and AI Engineer

Judging Criteria

  • Automation
    Is the project able to operate and accomplish its intended task?
  • Execution
    Is the project complete and polished?
  • Innovation
    How unique and original is the idea?
  • Impact
    Does the project have a meaningful impact on their target audience and broader community?
  • Difficulty
    How challenging is the build of the hack?
  • Presentation
    Is the team able to persuasively present their project and answer all questions?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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