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ABOUT THE CHALLENGE

- G.I.A Hacks2 is a 2 week long virtual hackathon for high school students from all around the world. It is an opportunity to build impactful soiftware that tackles a pressing global issues while having the opportunity to earn amazing prizes. You will also be able to join the global GIA community and connect with motivated students doing important work. 

 

Hackathon theme will be released soon!

GET STARTED

- You can get started by registering at giaproject.org and joining the discord for updates. Also join the devpost, which is where you will be submitting your final product. 

Requirements

WHAT TO BUILD

Option 1: Create software to address a global or local issue. Examples of global issues are on our website.

Option 2: Create software to help students. This could be education, mental health, etc. 
You MUST choose option 2 if you want to be eligible for the wolfram award

WHAT TO SUBMIT

- Submit the project on devpost and filling out all the required sections including the project description. Make sure to include a link to your project's github with all the code. You also have to submit a video demoing and explaining your project.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$177,773 in prizes
Top 5
5 winners

Each member of the top 5 teams will receive a minimum of $1,660 worth. They will also receive additional bonus prizes.

Wolfram | One
500 winners

Each participant will receive this

PM Interview Course
3 winners

Top 3 teams will receive this prize.

PM Resume Course
500 winners

Each participant will receive this

Axure RP Team Edition
1 winner

1Password Families
15 winners

top 3 teams + 3 mini game winners will receive this prize

.xyz domains
350 winners

350 domains will be provided to select participants. They will be provided during mini games, for submitting projects early, and in raffles. These are NOT a participatory prize and are NOT available for everyone.

Art of Problem Solving Coupons
8 winners

Interview Cake
50 winners

Next Step
400 winners

Will be given away through raffles, mini games, and to those who submit projects early. These are NOT available for every participant.

Chess.com Diamond Membership
1 winner

Will be given away to top winners and to participants in the chess minigame.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

GIA Team

Judging Criteria

  • Judging Criteria
    Project Quality Project Impact Project Complexity

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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