About
SJHacks is a 24-hour hybrid hackathon at San José State University, designed to bring together changemakers from all backgrounds. Whether you are a coder, designer, or just passionate about solving problems, this event offers a space to collaborate, innovate, and create solutions that make a difference.
Requirements
What to Build
Build a project under one of the three Social Good tracks inspired by the City of San Jose:
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Clean up your city (waste management, hygiene education, public restrooms, disease prevention, etc.)
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Homelessness (resource accessibility, platforms for job placement, etc.)
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Public Safety (enhancing emergency systems, building trust, promoting transparency)
Your project should address one of these real-world challenges using technology to create meaningful community impact.
What to Submit
You must submit:
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Project repository link (GitHub or similar with your source code)
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Selected theme (Clean up your city / Homelessness / Public Safety)
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Teammate names
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Project description (what you built and why + instructions if applicable)
For bonus points, you can also submit:
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A project pitch slide deck
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A 1–2 minute project pitch video
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A live project link (if applicable)
Prizes
Overall Best
AOC Gaming Monitors
Best for Clean Up Your City
1st - Red Dragon Mechanical Keyboards
2nd - Amazon Echo Pops
3rd - INIU Portable Chargers
Best for Homelessness
1st - Red Dragon Mechanical Keyboards
2nd - Amazon Echo Pops
3rd - INIU Portable Chargers
Best for Public Safety
1st - Red Dragon Mechanical Keyboards
2nd - Amazon Echo Pops
3rd - INIU Portable Chargers
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
To be announced
Judging Criteria
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Impact on Social Good
Alignment with track theme and real-world value -
Technical Innovation
Creativity and use of technology -
Execution
Functionality, UI/UX, and completeness -
Pitch Quality
Clarity and persuasiveness in presentation
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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