About the challenge

Viking Hacks is Irvington High School's very own annual hackathon, bringing together 100+ students from around the bay to build innovative projects and present their work to the community.

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Requirements

Project Tracks

  1. Community Improvement: In this track, students could focus on developing solutions that benefit the local community. This might include apps or platforms that enhance local services, improve public health, support education, or foster community engagement.
  2. Future of Entertainment Track: This track invites students to explore and innovate in the realm of entertainment technology. Projects can range from developing new gaming experiences, virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) applications, to creating platforms for digital art and music.
  3. Low-No Code Track

Project and Submission Requirements: TBD

  • Slideshow 2-3 min Presentation Showcasing Project
  • Github Repository for Project is Required
  • Maximum 150 Words Summary of Project

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Prizes

$1,002 in prizes
Low/No Code
2 winners

Prizes will be released soon.

Future of Entertainment
2 winners

Community Improvement
2 winners

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Sarvesh Asthana

Sarvesh Asthana
Software Engineer @ Amazon

Sangeeta Agarwal

Sangeeta Agarwal
Irvington High School

Shreyas Labhsetwar

Shreyas Labhsetwar
UCSD Researcher

Divyank Shah

Divyank Shah
UCR ACM President

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation
    Showcases original and innovative ideas, Problem-solving and Solution development, Distinction from conventional solutions, Creative approach
  • Technical Complexity
    Implements technical aspects, Leverages advanced technologies or algorithms, Technical Skill Demonstration
  • Usability
    Solution Effectiveness, User Friendliness
  • Impact
    Potential Impact, Scalability
  • Presentation
    Clear Articulation, Engagement of Judges

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