The OPEN SV hackathon is targeted for entrepreneurs and developers to team up and build awesome apps and accelerate innovation.
We are looking for the next generation of apps that challenege way we work, play and socialize. We have free food, hosting($2000 hosting credit provided by Google) and API support lined up for a day.
Winners will be selected by a panel of judges.
Apps will be judged based on technical accomplishment, cleverness, originality and innovation. Make your app evoke a strong positive emotional response from the judges.
Eligibility
Entrants must be legal residents of the United States and 18 years of age or older to enter this Contest.
Teams of up to 5 people are allowed. We encourage people of different backgrounds and experiences to work together. You can form your team at the event or bring on an existing team.
We will provide a platform to allow people to post their pitches and for others to form teams around them. Don’t worry if you are a team consisting of just one developer, all submissions will be judged fairly.
Requirements
Valid submissions include software or hardware
Categories include enterprise apps, social apps, mobile apps and web mashups
What to create: create a functioning, no fluff, version 0.01 of your app.
- Create a video using screen-cast-o matic or any other software and submit it through challenege post.
- Post a link to the app.
Platforms: iOS; Mobile Web; Web; Desktop; Hardware
Once a Submission is submitted, the Contestant cannot make any changes or
alterations to the Submission until the judging is complete.
Prizes
Winner
Third Place
Runner Up
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
How to enter
Entry
To register for the Contest, go to http://opensvhackathonnov172013.eventbrite.com/ and complete the entry form to obtain your ticket.
Judges
Noman Ali
Peanut Labs
Karl Mehta
Menlo Ventures
Judging Criteria
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Relevancy
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Design
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Originallity
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Technical Achievement
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