About the challenge
RocketHacks is a 24-hour hackathon hosted by the University of Toledo, dedicated to fostering innovation and problem-solving among students from the Midwest and beyond. This event will gather talented students, from budding programmers to visionary designers, to build real solutions to real-world challenges. With an emphasis on collaboration, creativity, and technical skills, RocketHacks will empower students to turn their ideas into impactful projects. Our goal is to establish a collaborative environment where students from various backgrounds can connect via their mutual passion for technology, share information, and encourage those around them to grow Learn more about RocketHacks on rockethacks.org
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Learn more about RocketHacks on rockethacks.org
Requirements
RocketHacks offers 4 unique tracks:
Projects that are created should be related to the 4 tracks mentioned below or sponsor specific tracks.
TRACKS:
Sustainability
The sustainability track invites participants to tackle pressing environmental challenges through innovative and impactful solutions. Teams can explore areas such as renewable energy, waste reduction, climate change mitigation, sustainable agriculture, or resource optimization. The goal is to create hacks that promote ecological balance, reduce environmental harm, and pave the way for a greener future.
AI for Good
The AI for Good track challenges participants to leverage artificial intelligence in ways that drive meaningful and positive societal change. This could include applications in disaster management, accessibility tools for people with disabilities, solutions to combat misinformation, advancements in education, or tools to address global inequities. Teams are encouraged to think creatively about how AI can contribute to a better, more equitable world.
Finance
The Finance track invites teams to develop innovative solutions that revolutionize personal finance, improve economic systems, or optimize investment strategies. Participants might explore areas like financial literacy tools, automated budgeting systems, fraud prevention technologies, or blockchain-based applications for secure and transparent transactions. The focus is on creating accessible, effective, and impactful financial technologies.
Healthcare
The health care track encourages participants to design solutions that transform the way healthcare is delivered and experienced. This could include innovations in telemedicine, tools for patient monitoring and diagnostics, mental health support systems, or applications for streamlining medical data management. Teams are tasked with addressing challenges in health care to improve outcomes, efficiency, and accessibility for all.
Prizes
Overall Winning Team
Samsung 24 inch Monitor
MLH Winner Pins
100$ Vercel Credits
Best in AI for Good
$100 Vercel Credits
Mechanical Keyboard
MLH Winner Pins
Best in Finance
$100 Vercel Credits
Beats EarPods
MLH Winner Pins
Best in Healthcare
$100 Vercel Credits
Anker Speaker
MLH Winner Pins
Best in Sustainability
$100 Vercel Credits
Logitech Headset
MLH Winner Pins
MLH - Best Use of Gemini API
Libre Boards + WST Power Banks
It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project?
Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice
Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers
Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more
Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend?
MLH - Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
M5GO IoT Starter Kit
MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud!
Get started with a $50 credit for students or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University!
Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team.
MLH - Best Use of Auth0
Wireless Headphones
Auth0 wants your applications to be secure! Why spend hours building features like social sign-in, Multi-Factor Authentication, and passwordless log-in when you can enable them through Auth0 straight out of the box?
Auth0 is free to try, doesn’t require a credit card, and allows for up to 7,000 free active users and unlimited log-ins.
Make your new account today and use any of the Auth0 APIs for a chance to win a pair of wireless headphones for you and each member of your team!
MLH - Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry
Digital Gift Card + Tote Bag with Swag
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 some amazing prizes!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Dr Liang Cheng
Dean of EECS at The University of Toledo
Courtney Greer
Microsoft
Ashish Joon
Andhus Technologies INC
Siddharth Nandagopal
iBASIS
Rajesh Vakkalagadda
Meta
Rama Ayalasomayajula
Capital Vacations
LeSean Shaw
Actual reality
Archita Sajjan
Visa
Prashanthi Matam
Discover Financial Services
Justin Beaudry
Actual Reality
Harini Yandrapally
JPMorgan Chase
Divya Saratchandran
Bath & Body Works
Bharath Kumar Varma Sagi
Starbucks
Judging Criteria
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Technical Complexity
Judges will assess the project's: 1.Depth of Implementation 2. Use of Advanced Technologies 3. Scalability and Robustness -
Adherence to the Theme
Judges will assess: 1. Alignment with Hackathon Theme 2. Clear Connection to the Theme 3. Creative Interpretation -
Usability
The project will be judged on: 1. Ease of Use 2. Accessibility and Inclusivity 3. Impact on End-Users -
Innovation
Judges will look out for projects for their: 1. Originality and Uniqueness 2. Creative Problem Solving 3. Real World Relevance -
Completion
Does the hack work? Did the team achieve everything they wanted?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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