ShellHacks is a 36-hour hackathon at Florida International University (FIU), taking place the weekend of Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 1st.

Our mission is to provide students with the opportunity to learn about new technologies, create innovative projects, and share their work with the community!

Eligibility

Must be 18 or older and a college student or recent graduate.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

13 non-cash prizes
Best IoT Hack Using a Qualcomm Device
1 winner

410C Dragonboard for each team member

Amazon Web Services - Best Use of AWS
1 winner

$250 Amazon Web Services Credit

Best Domain Name Registered from Domain.com
1 winner

Raspberry Pi & PiHut Essential Kit

WiCS “breaking the glass ceiling”
1 winner

Design something to help solve a problem for minorities
- You need at least 4 people on your team
- At least 2 women on your team
Prize: Surprise

GE: Best IoT solution using their I0T Board
1 winner

Either use pre-existing code on github or create new solution
- Prize: IOT Board

Torkoal’s Favorite
1 winner

Environmental friendly hack, help the ecosystem!
Prize: TBA

The ShellHack
1 winner

Build something that helps Miami!
Prize: TBA

Microsoft Azure: Best use to promote inclusiveness
1 winner

$75 Visa Gift Card + Surprise

Runner Up
2 winners

Last pick from prize pool

3rd Place
1 winner

Third pick from prize pool

2nd Place
1 winner

Second pick from prize pool

1st Place
1 winner

First pick from prize pool

Cisco Security Prize
1 winner

Mixed swag pack of a water bottle, leather-bound notebook, speaker, shirt, and carry bag

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

ShellHacks Organizing Team

ShellHacks Organizing Team

Judging Criteria

  • Overall Judging Criteria
    The best three hacks will have a chance at taking their pick of choice from the prize pool!

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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