Dates

Mini Hackathon will take place from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Monday, January 27th.

Eligibility

Must be a VCU Computer Science student.

Team size is max of 4 people.

Project and Submission Requirements

Your Submission must: (a) be your original work product; (b) be solely owned by you with no other person or entity having any right or interest in it; and (c) not violate the intellectual property rights or other rights including but not limited to copyright, trademark, patent, contract, and/or privacy rights, of any other person or entity. 

Participants must adhere to the hackathon themes and timeline.

Code of Conduct: As a VCU-sponsored & hosted event, all hackers and guests must abide by the VCU Student Code of Conduct at all times. This is required to participate in this event.
Code of Conduct Here

Prizes

1st - $100 each

2nd - $75 each

3rd - $50 each

* Max team size is 4 people

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

1. Relevance to Theme (5 points)

  • Does the project align with the track it was submitted for? The solution should clearly tie into the theme of the hackathon.

2. Presentation Quality (15 points)

  • Did the team state the problem or opportunity they were addressing? DId the presentation follow an understandable flow? DId multiple team members participate in the presentation? Was there a clear closing statement for the presentation?

3. Technology (15 points)

For Code Projects: How technically impressive is the solution, given the limited time? Does it incorporate APIs, or innovative problem-solving approaches? Does the code reflect a solid understanding of the chosen technology stack?

For No-Code Projects: Is the proposed use of technology clear and effective? Does the prototype or concept show thoughtful planning and potential real-world applicability? *Max points for no-code projects will be 5/15*

4. Implementability/Practicality (10 points)

  • Real-world Feasibility: Is this project feasible to implement within the next 3-5 years? This should focus on both the technical side and the scalability or adoption.

5. Efficiency & Functionality (15 points)

  • Does the prototype or design solve the problem efficiently? Could the solution be implemented without significant challenges? *No-code project will get 0/15*

9. Judges Opinion (10 points):

  • This criterion allows judges to express their personal feelings about the project. Even if a project doesn't rank the highest in technical or design aspects, it might still leave a strong positive impression