About the challenge
InnovateHacks is a youth-led hackathon in the designed to empower high school students to use technology for real-world change. Over the course of 48 hours, participants collaborate in teams to design, code, and present innovative solutions to today’s most pressing challenges — from housing inequality to climate change to education access.
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Requirements
What to Build
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A functioning prototype, demo, or mockup of your solution (website, app, data tool, etc.)
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Source code or design files uploaded to GitHub or included in your Devpost submission
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A short project description (250–500 words) explaining:
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The problem you’re solving
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Your solution and how it works
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Technologies used
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Potential impact
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What to Submit
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A 1–3 minute video demo (hosted on YouTube or Vimeo) showing:
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What your project does
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How it works
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What makes it unique
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You do not need to appear on camera — screen recordings are fine!
Prizes
Winner
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Charles Winsten
Judging Criteria
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Creative thought
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Technical Skill
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Impact
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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