About the hackathon

During the opening ceremony, a theme will be introduced to all participants. All groups must create a project that solves a problem related to the theme. More information about this will be provided during the hackathon. Time will be given from 20th to 21st to code something based on the theme.

Requirements

What to Submit

  1. Code Files:

    • Submit all code files related to your project. This includes source code, scripts, configurations, and any other necessary files.
    • Ensure that your code is well-documented and organized for easy understanding by the judges.
    • If applicable, include instructions on how to run your project.

  2. Presentation:

    • Create a presentation that effectively communicates your project's idea, implementation, and impact to the theme.
    • The presentation should be concise, visually appealing, and engaging.
    • Include slides or visuals that showcase key features, functionalities, and any demo of your project.
    • Clearly explain the problem your project solves, the technology stack used, and how your solution stands out.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$500 in prizes
1st Place
1 winner

Project earns most points in the entire hackathon. This is split between everyone in your team.

2nd Place
1 winner

Project earns 2nd most points in the entire hackathon. This is split between everyone in your team.

3rd Place
1 winner

Project earns 3rd most points in the entire hackathon. This is split between everyone in your team.

Honorable Mentions
4 winners

There is a prize pool of $100 and a few awards from our sponsors for Honorable Mentions as well.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Galvan, Antonio

Galvan, Antonio
Principle Architect Cybersecurity - T-Mobile

Boddam, Linga Reddy

Boddam, Linga Reddy
Software Engineer - T-Mobile

Brooke, Weber

Brooke, Weber
Computer Science Teacher - Redmond High School

Prashant, Gupta

Prashant, Gupta
Software Development Manager - Amazon

Seema Bansal

Seema Bansal
Product Manager - Microsoft Teams

Judging Criteria

  • Effectiveness
    • Does the planned solution effectively address the goal of the project? • Does it effectively address the theme/prompt? • Does the final product effectively address the goal of the project? CHECK RUBRIC FOR ALL THE REQUIREMENTS
  • Improvement
    • Has the individual/team acknowledged that they have run into roadblocks or that they have learned something new? • Have they taken steps to address roadblocks or to learn new things? CHECK RUBRIC FOR ALL THE REQUIREMENTS
  • Clarity
    • How clearly does the individual/team discuss their project and explain its purpose and development? • Is the presentation concise and engaging? CHECK RUBRIC FOR ALL THE REQUIREMENTS
  • Teamwork
    • Are the tasks and contributions of each team member clearly outlined? • Was each team member equally involved with the project? Does the final work reflect the coordinated efforts of all team members? CHECK RUBRIC FOR ALL THE REQUIREMENTS
  • Creativity
    • Is the project unique and innovative? • The project should directly address its goal in a novel or unconventional manner. CHECK RUBRIC FOR ALL THE REQUIREMENTS

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

Tell your friends

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.