Our overarching theme this year is Bridging the Gap between technology and global issues. Similar to how TechNova is bridging the gap for women+ in tech - we empower you to think about how you can use technology to solve issues during the hackathon.
This is a guiding theme applicable to every prize category so try your best to find an innovative idea to solve a problem you genuinely care about and let your creativity shine through!
Requirements
Project and Submission Requirements
ALL projects MUST be submitted to Devpost by 09:00AM EDT, on Sunday, September 29th.
We recommend you start submitting to Devpost before 8:00AM EDT, in case of any technical difficulties. How to submit onto Devpost! → HERE
- View the Rubric: Here for Rubric. This will help you identify how your team can be most successful!
- Each team MUST submit the following information.
- Answer all prompts on Devpost
- (optional) Any links/resources you would like to show to the Judges, such as Figma, Github Repositories, Business plan etc.
- Teams can submit for multiple prizes! Scroll down to have a look at our prize breakdown.
- Submit a Team Confirmation Form
- Any code/project started outside the hacking period starts will be not be allowed.
- Only original submissions will be accepted (eg. You can't have submitted the hack to a previous hackathon).
- You may only submit your hack to TechNova 2024, not other hackathons occurring concurrently.
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection
Judging will take place on Sunday, September 29th, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT.
Prizes
Best Overall
The team that performs the best overall in both the Hack and Pitch categories. They have created a unique and innovative Hack, which encompasses the values presented by TechNova. All teams who submit a project, will be considered for this prize!
Best Overall, 1st Place (Mini Projector / person).
Best Overall, 2nd Place (Drone / person).
Best Overall, 3rd Place (Hardware Starter Kit for Raspberry Pi / person).
Best Beginner
The beginner team that performs the Hack category. They have created a unique and innovative Hack, which encompasses the values presented by TechNova. NOTE: 3/4 members MUST be first-time hackers.
Best Beginner, 1st Place (Mini Projector / person).
Best Beginner, 2nd Place (Fujifilm Instant Camera / person).
Best Beginner, 3rd Place (Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Set / person).
Female Empowerment & Gender-Equity
Best hack aimed at creating a diverse and inclusive project. Each team member receives $80 Amazon gift card.
Best UI/UX
Recognizes a team that creates the best UI/UX project. Each team member receives $80 Amazon gift card.
Sustainability
Best hack aimed at safeguarding the environment. Each team member receives $80 Amazon gift card.
Best DEI Hack - Sponsored by Fidelity
At Fidelity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are viewed as major keys to the success of their business, which is why they are challenging you to come up with innovative ways to create forward-thinking financial tech that promotes equality for all people! We want you to use your hacking skills to find and build solutions that put financial opportunities and resources within reach for all communities, creating accessible, sustainable, and/or inclusive solutions.
The team with the best hack will win a Fidelity branded wireless charger for each team member!
Best Use of Defang
Defang is a radically simpler way to Develop, Deploy, and Debug hackathon projects, letting you go from idea to a cloud-deployed application in less than 5 minutes! Build your project in any language, deploy to the cloud with a single command and iterate seamlessly. The Defang CLI is compatible with Linux, MacOS, and Windows, making it a great solution regardless of your operating system.
Download it today for free and save countless stress-filled hours of trying to get your application up and running on the cloud. Use Defang in your project this weekend and you’ll also qualify to win a Touch Screen iOT Sensor for you and each of your team members!
Best Use of Midnight
Midnight is a data protection blockchain revolutionizing the way Web3 can be utilized. Powered by a form of encryption called 'zero-knowledge', Midnight is able 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!
Best Use of PropelAuth
PropelAuth makes it easy for hackers to add authentication and user management to their projects. If you’re looking to save time and effort on building a signup and login feature for your hack, PropelAuth is a great option for you and your team. Customize your login’s User Interface, from the color scheme and logo, to the login options you present to your users! PropelAuth provides a ton of options for configuration. PropelAuth is also supported across more than a dozen popular frameworks and languages including React, Node.js, Python, Django, Go, Rust, and Flask among others. Get started today and integrate PropelAuth to your hackathon project for a chance to win some awesome prizes for you and your teammates!
Best Use of Streamlit
Want to take your Python skills to the next level? Streamlit is an open-source Python library that makes it easy to share and build custom web apps for machine learning, data science, and more. Instead of writing Python scripts without a UI, you can create a beautiful web app, complete with widgets and data visualizations, and deploy it for free to the Streamlit Community Cloud. You can even build a fully functional LLM-powered app with just 25 lines of code! Hack with Streamlit this weekend for your chance to win an Arduino Kit for you and each member of your team.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
TechNova Judge
Judging Criteria
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Problem
To obtain the maximum number of points in this area: The problem is well defined. The problem is well researched. -
Solution
To obtain the maximum number of points in this area: The solution is entirely unique and well-presented. It addresses the problem from a new angle or on a bigger scale. -
Technical Difficulty
To obtain the maximum number of points in this area: The project is very technically challenging. -
User Experience
To obtain the maximum number of points in this area: The project is well-designed. It shows a high level of concern for the user experience. No instructions are needed to navigate the application. -
Presentation
To obtain the maximum number of points in this area: The functionality was clearly explained. Team members presented with confidence. Good volume and clarity. -
Female Empowerment and Gender Equality
To obtain the maximum number of points in this area: Underrepresented user groups can use tool with minimal difficulty. Design shows special consideration for underrepresented groups in tech. -
Sustainability
To obtain the maximum number of points in this area: Team shows researched evidence of why technology is an important for progress towards sustainable future. Design innovatively solves a sustainability concern.
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