Kent State's Aviation Hackathon, SkyHack, will consist of a one weekend competition for the $10,000 grand prize and $1,000 challenge stream prizes. Students will compete in teams, solving real industry problems. ​

Eligibility

All participants must be 18 or older and be a current Undergraduate or Graduate student. 

Requirements

Your posting depends on your project and type. We suggest a combination of the following:

  • Photos
  • Video
  • Direct Links
  • Detailed description

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$16,750 in prizes
Grand Prize
1 winner

Best overall project

1. Improving Air Traveler Experience
1 winner

sponsored by Kent State University Design Innovation Group

2. Harassing Harvey, Irritating Irma, & Mocking Maria
1 winner

3. ISSUE: Perimeter Security
1 winner

4. How to Fix the Pilot Shortage
1 winner

Sponsored by Piedmont Airlines

5. Aerospace Innovation
1 winner

4. Piedmont-2nd place prize (stream 4)
1 winner

4. Piedmont-3rd Place Prize (stream 4)
1 winner

Collaboration Award
1 winner

5 team members from different schools!

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Skyhack

Skyhack

Judging Criteria

  • Technical Difficulty
  • Execution
  • Usability
  • Presentation

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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