Learn something new and build something cool this weekend. We have tons of food and swag for hackers and some amazing talks from our sponsors. Check out our hackathon page here for the full schedule.
What are HackBU Points?
You can spend them at online retailers like Amazon and Jet.com. You can expect 100 points to be worth $10.
Prizes
First Place sponsored by GTS
Plain and simple, the most interesting project at the hackathon. Sponsored by GTS
Best Fintech Hack
Each winning team will take home a Google Home Mini! Chosen by our awesome Vanguard sponsors!
Best Open Source and Humanitarian Hack
This submission is open source with humanitarian ideals in mind. Each team member gets 400 hackbu points to spend on Amazon or another online retailer
Most Viable Business
This hack could reasonably be continued and built into a business. It solves a real problem. Each team member gets 400 HackBU points to spend on Amazon or another online retailer.
Best Security Hack
Each team member gets 400 HackBU points to spend on Amazon or another online retailer.
Most Technical Hack
This submission demonstrates mastery with a technical subject. Each team member gets 600 HackBU points to spend on Amazon or another online retailer.
Best Newbie Hack
Limited only to freshman and sophomores who've never been to a hackathon before. Each team member gets 300 HackBU points to spend on Amazon or another online retailer.
Best Design
Each team member gets 400 HackBU points to spend on Amazon or another online retailer.
Funniest Hack
Each member gets 300 HackBU points to spend but there is a catch. Members can get their prize hilariously shipped to anyone in the US anonymously.
Best Valentines Day Hack
Because Hackers have hearts too. Each team member gets 300 HackBU points to spend on Amazon or another online retailer.
Best Mobile Hack
This includes native apps and smartwatch apps. Each team member gets 400 HackBU points to spend on Amazon or another online retailer.
Enabling Growth and Progress Hack
Sponsored by Citi! The winners will each take home Beats headphones!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
George Weinschenk
Binghamton University CS
Judging Criteria
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