• Hackathon Start: Jan 2, 2024
• Hackathon End: Jan 29, 2025 @ 12:00am PST
• Submission Deadline: Jan 29, 2025 @ 12:00am PST
  All submissions must be made through Devpost by the deadline to be considered.

• Open to student participants of all skill levels (age 13+)
• Individuals or teams up to 8 people are welcome to participate.
• Participants from all countries are eligible unless prohibited by local laws or regulations.

• Projects must align with one of the challenge categories: Energy & Sustainability, Health & Well-being, Technology & Innovation, or Wild Card.
• Submissions must include:
  • A project description outlining the problem, solution, and bio-inspired design elements.
  • A prototype, wireframe, or proof-of-concept (this can be software, hardware, or a presentation).
  • A video pitch (2-5 minutes) explaining your project and its impact.
  • A README or documentation explaining how the project works.
• All work must be original and created during the hackathon.
• Use of open-source tools or libraries is permitted but must be credited.

Projects will be judged based on the following criteria:

1. Biomimicry Innovation (30%)
   • How well does the project draw inspiration from nature?
2. Impact and Relevance (25%)
   • How effectively does the project address the chosen challenge?
3. Feasibility and Scalability (20%)
   • Can this solution be realistically implemented and scaled?
4. Design and Functionality (15%)
   • Is the project well-designed and user-friendly?
5. Presentation and Communication (10%)
   • How clearly and effectively is the solution communicated?

Judges will review submissions and select winners based on the above criteria. Winners will be announced 24 hours after submission.

Good luck, and may nature inspire your creations!