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ABOUT HACK@DAVIDSON (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REQUIRED)
Hack@Davidson is the only hackathon currently held at Davidson College. We are excited to host Hack@Davidson in the Davidson area to connect hackers, mentors, and sponsors from all around the globe. This event will be held on February 2-4, 2024 at the Hurt Hub@Davidson (210 Delburg St, Davidson, NC 28036), where the best and brightest students from the NC area will create, code, and collaborate to build the projects of their dreams. We want you to be a part of this incredible experience! You can be a computer science major or NO experience programming needed!
Requirements
- Each team must designate a single member to submit their project on Devpost, who will then add all other team members to the submission.
- The submission must include a link to a public GitHub repository or a link to your project created within the dates of February 2nd-4th, 2024. A live demonstration of the project is required in the judging area.
- Make sure to describe your project in details in your submission: What is your team's inspiration? What challenges did you encounter? What did you learn? What technologies did you use? What's next for your project?
- While it is optional, uploading a video demo of the project under 3 minutes is highly recommended. The video should be a short walkthrough of the team's project
- When submitting, teams must choose the relevant categories and prizes they wish to compete for. For instance, if the project pertains to Finance, the team must select the "Finance" category in order to be eligible for the Finance track prize.
Prizes
Best AI Project
3x oculus quest 2
Best Accessibility Tool
3x Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen
Best Finance Hack
3x AirPods 3rd Gen
Best First Time
3x JBL Flip 6 Speaker
Best No-Code Hack
3x Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse
Best Cybersecurity Hack
6x 1 year subscriptions to NordVPN, NordPass and Incogni
Best DEI Hack sponsored by Fidelity
Fidelity Branded Wireless Charger
At Fidelity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are viewed as major keys to the success of their business, which is why they are challenging you to come up with innovative ways to create forward-thinking financial tech that promotes equality for all people! We want you to use your hacking skills to find and build solutions that put financial opportunities and resources within reach for all communities, creating accessible, sustainable, and/or inclusive solutions. The team with the best hack will win a Fidelity branded wireless charger for each team member!
Best AI Application Built with Cloudflare
Arduino Kit
Cloudflare is one of the world’s largest networks enabling hackers like you to build, deploy, and deliver trusted applications, no matter where you are! With Cloudflare, you’ll have all the building blocks to create a full-stack application; from C3 instance deployment to object storage. You can even run machine learning models in the cloud and leverage your AI functionality via API requests using Cloudlfare’s Workers AI! Enjoy Cloudflare’’s generous free tier to get started at no cost! This weekend, we want you to build an AI Application utilizing Cloudflare’s numerous services for a chance to win Arduino Student Kits for you and your team!
Best Use of Kintone
Breadboard IoT Kit
Still not sure what backend to use in your hack? Kintone is a low-code web database that lets you set up your backend in minutes. It's beginner friendly, allowing you to customize your Kintone app using nothing but JavaScript and HTML. If you're interested in IoT, your team can snag a FREE microcontroller by signing up for Kintone and visiting the MLH table. If you use Kintone in your hackathon project, you'll have a chance to win a breadboard IoT kit to power up the hardware hacking for each member of your team!
Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry
Hack from Home kit
GoDaddy Registry is giving you everything you need to be the best hacker no matter where you are. Register your domain name with GoDaddy Registry for a chance to win a Hack from Home Kit! Each Kit contains wireless earbuds, blue light glasses, selfie ring light and a pouch for easy transport.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Hack@Davidson Judges
Judging Criteria
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Completion
The judges will assess the extent to which the project achieves its intended goals and objectives. They will consider the depth of exploration of the problem and the completeness of the solution provided, taking into account all relevant use cases. -
Innovation
The judges will assess how innovative the project is, and whether it offers a novel solution to a real-world problem. The project should be creative, original, and demonstrate a high degree of problem-solving skills. -
Presentation
The judges will evaluate how well the project is presented and demonstrated to the audience. This includes the quality of the live demo, the visual design, the clarity of the pitch, and the overall professionalism of the presentation.
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