McWiCS is happy to invite you to hack_mcwics 2023, our FIFTH annual hackathon! We are thrilled to welcome hackers back in person for the first time since 2020!
EVERYONE is welcome!
The event is taking place at MILA, where you’ll have access to everything you need to succeed: amazing mentors, great food, workshops, and networking opportunities with our industry sponsors from companies like Morgan Stanley, DeepMind, General Motors and more! This event is hybrid to allow commuters to keep on hacking in the comfort of their home throughout the weekend.
Apply here before Jan 28th ~ https://forms.gle/uaK7HLNWB21az5D17
Check out our website for more info: https://www.mcwics.com/hackathon-archive
Questions? Don't hesitate to reach out at team@mcwics.com
Prizes
Best Hack Overall
The team with the Best Hack Overall will win Sony Wireless Earbuds!
Runner Up
The second-best hack of the hackathon will win Fitbit Health and Fitness Tracker Smart Watches!
GM Sponsored Challenge
30-minutes 1-on-1 coffee chat for each winning team member with GM Canada’s University Recruiter to discuss anything you would like (ex. resume critique, careers at GM, Co-Op/Internship opportunities, etc). Also, guaranteed Co-Op/Intern interviews for all winners and of your choosing that you meet the qualifications for Summer or Fall 2023, 2024, or future consideration!
Best Beginner Hack
The best hack made by a beginner team will win Wireless Mouse with LED Lights!
Note: To be considered for the beginner prize, more than half of your team must be first-time hackers
Crowd's Prize
The team with the most votes from the crowd will win Mini Speakers!
Best Use of Google Cloud
The project that best utilizes any Google Cloud product,
Firebase included, will win Google Cloud-branded backpacks!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Executive Team Representatives
McWiCS
Company Representatives
Morgan Stanley
Company Representatives
General Motors
Judging Criteria
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Technology
Is the project technically impressive? Complex? Is the project technically sophisticated? Is the solution technically advanced? How technically impressive was the hack? Did the technology involved make you go "Wow"? -
Design & Implementation
Is the design creative/unique? Is it original and cleverly thought out? Does it work? Is it implementable? Did the team think about the user interface (UI)? Did the team think about the user experience (UX)? -
Business
Does the idea meet a customer's need? Is there a business potential? Is it market-worthy? Does the project have economic and societal value? Is there potential to grow it into something profitable? -
Innovation & Social Impact
Has it confronted a new problem? Is it a real solution to a problem? How innovative and realistic is the idea? Is it well thought out from multiple aspects? Was there a novel approach applied to solve the problem? -
Presentation
How clear is the written presentation? How clear is the oral presentation?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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