Semicolon' is an intensive 48-hour residential hackathon dedicated to addressing and solving community issues in Kathmandu. This dynamic event brings together passionate innovators, developers, designers, and problem solvers from diverse backgrounds to collaborate and create impactful solutions. Participants will be working to develop a project that addresses a problem related to a community issue in Kathmandu. In addition to our diverse group of participants, we will also have industry partners, mentors, and experts who will provide guidance, resources, and support throughout the event, ensuring a robust and enriching experience for all involved.
Requirements
Things to remember for project submissions:
After hacking finishes, teams will show their projects each other and to the judges.
You are strongly encouraged to present a demo of what you have built. Pitches or presentations are discouraged. You are not judged on the quality of your pitch or the quality of your idea. As you are judged on what you built, you'll only hurt yourself by not showing a demo.
You are encouraged to present what you have done even if your hack is broken or you weren’t able to finish. It's okay if you didn't finish your hack—that happens all the time! Completion is only one part of the judging criteria, so you might still do well. Also, demoing is not just about the competition. It's a chance to share with others what you learned and what you tried to build—that's what hacking's all about! For being courageous enough to demo, you'll receive a special MLH "I Demoed" sticker—it doesn't matter how good the demo is! In the case that you don't have anything to demo, you can give a presentation about what you tried and what you learned. Hearing what other people learned is interesting and inspiring for other attendees.
Please make sure you have submitted the project before the deadline for it to be considered for judging. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of the team. You can submit the project and still edit it before the deadline.
Prizes
Overall First
First team to claim victory will walk away with an incredible grand cash prize of NPR 50,000!
IOT Track Winner
Build something impactful in the IoT track and win a cash prize of NPR 15,000! Show how technology can connect the world and solve real-life problems. This is your chance to make your ideas shine and inspire others!
AI/ML Track Winner
Show your skills in the AI/ML track and take home a cash prize of NPR 15,000! Develop solutions that harness the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Take this opportunity to push the boundaries of innovation and be recognized for your work.
Blockchain Track Winner
Create something amazing in the blockchain track and earn a cash prize of NPR 15,000! Showcase how blockchain can revolutionize industries with secure and transparent solutions. Be part of the future of technology and leave your mark!
Open Innovation
Bring your unique ideas to life and win a cash prize of NPR 15,000 in the open innovation track! This is the space for groundbreaking and out-of-the-box thinking. Share your vision and let your creativity lead the way!
Best Demo
Impress the judges with your demo and get rewarded with NPR 5,000! A great demo can bring your idea to life and show its real-world potential. Use this chance to share your work and gain the recognition it deserves!
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.
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!
Best AI Project with Databricks Open Source
[Assorted Lego Sets]
Databricks is an open analytics platform that helps you build, deploy, and maintain large scale data & AI solutions! Whether you’re working with large language models using Mosaic AI, storing data with Databricks Data Lakes, or deploying GenAI powered applications using MLflow, Databricks Open Source software has the tools you need to make your hackathon project state of the art.
Best Use of Midnight
[JBL Tune 510BT Wireless Headphones]
Midnight is a data protection blockchain that offers programmable data protection capabilities powered by zero-knowledge technology to address the delicate balance between data protection, ownership, and utilization. This ensures that developers can leverage blockchain technology without exposing confidential information or losing control over their data.
To build on Midnight, all you need is familiarity with TypeScript or a similar JavaScript based library. The service is free to use and their developer documentation has all the information you need to get started. Build a DApp using Midnight this weekend for a chance to win wireless headphones for you and each of your team mates!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Dr. Subash Pyakhurel
Dipesh Jung Pandey
AI Engineer / Symbiosis Solutions
Mallika Bhattarai
Blockchain Engineer
Prina Bajracharya
Product Designer
Rojan Rajbhandari
Senior Developer / Outside
Judging Criteria
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Technology
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Design
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Completion
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Learning
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