Welcome to YouthCodeX 2023, a unique event that will ignite your coding skills and inspire innovation. Our hackathon stands out with its focus on creativity, collaboration, and learning. Participants will tackle real-world problems, showcasing their problem-solving abilities. The event specifically revolves around YCF's 5 Pillars of Growth: Engineering, Agriculture, Business, Sports, and Education. Participants are tasked with creating innovative projects that solve issues related to the given theme. Industry experts will provide guidance, insights, and mentorship, pushing participants to reach new heights. Various opportunities await outstanding talent, allowing participants to kickstart their careers. All participants will receive a certificate of achievement, recognizing their dedication and skills. Join us at YouthCodeX 2023 and unlock your potential. Together, let's innovate and shape the future.
Requirements
Please provide a detailed description of your project, including its purpose, functionality, and the problems it aims to solve. Clearly outline the technologies, programming languages, and frameworks utilized in your solution. Finally, please provide a demo video along with your project submission... it is required to do so.
Participants should also include any relevant source code, along with instructions on how to run and test their project. Please ensure that the submission is well-documented, making it easy for judges and fellow participants to understand and evaluate the project.
Furthermore, participants are encouraged to provide a demo or video showcasing the project in action. This can help convey the functionality and user experience of the solution.
Lastly, if there are any specific requirements or criteria mentioned in the hackathon guidelines, please address them in your submission.
By adhering to these submission requirements, participants can ensure that their projects are thoroughly understood and evaluated by the judges. Good luck with your submissions!
Prizes
Innovator's Excellence Award
Introducing the Innovator's Excellence Award at YouthCodeX 2023! This prestigious award awaits the exceptional teams who secure the first-place position in their respective categories during the Hackathon. As the winners of this coveted award, you will embark on an extraordinary journey filled with unique opportunities to further elevate your skills and make a lasting impact in the world of coding and technology.
Here are the details of the prize:
1. Exclusive networking opportunity with influential entrepreneurs from fortune500 companies, providing a platform to showcase your work and present innovative solutions while forging meaningful connections and potential collaborations.
2. Free entrance into business competitions like BlueOcean and Paradigm and a Personal meeting with an esteemed finalist of the Blue Ocean Competition, who will guide and support your team in refining your applications and unlock your full potential.
3. Internship with the Youth Code Foundation's global teaching program, where you'll work alongside the foundation's team and teach coding skills to youth from diverse backgrounds around the globe, positively impacting aspiring learners worldwide.
4. Tickets to the Propelify Innovation Festival. The event is all about AI. The world is moving fast. AI–from machine learning to NLPs and more–is transforming everything. From healthcare to finance, city planning to entertainment and beyond, AI is propelling industries toward the future. Come to Propelify to hear from the people powering it all. With presentations, talks and startup demos, there will be much to learn and many great people to connect with.
Congratulations once again on your outstanding achievement! Please note that comprehensive details regarding the internship program, including duration, specific responsibilities, and comprehensive support, will be communicated to the winners following the hackathon.
Innovator's Achievement Award
The Youth Code Foundation Hackathon 2023 is thrilled to present the prestigious "Innovator's Achievement Award" to the second-place winning team in each respective category. This esteemed award celebrates the outstanding innovation, technical skill, and creativity demonstrated by the winning project.
Here are the details of the prize:
1. Exclusive networking opportunity with influential entrepreneurs from fortune500 companies, providing a platform to showcase your work and present innovative solutions while forging meaningful connections and potential collaborations.
2. Free entrance into business competitions like BlueOcean and Paradigm and a Personal meeting with an esteemed finalist of the Blue Ocean Competition, who will guide and support your team in refining your applications and unlock your full potential.
The Innovator's Achievement Award recognizes your team's exceptional talent, dedication, and the value your project brings to the field of technology. Your accomplishment serves as an inspiration to others and showcases the transformative power of innovation.
Emerging Innovator Award
Congratulations to the winners of the YouthCodeX 2023 Hackathon's Emerging Innovator Award! As the recipients of this prestigious accolade and third place in the competition, your team has demonstrated exceptional talent, creativity, and innovation throughout the hackathon.
The Emerging Innovator Award recognizes your team's remarkable achievements and the unique contributions you have made to the hackathon. Your innovative solutions have impressed the judges and showcased your ability to think outside the box, solve complex problems, and push the boundaries of coding and technology.
Here are the details of the prize:
1. Exclusive networking opportunity with influential entrepreneurs from fortune500 companies, providing a platform to showcase your work and present innovative solutions while forging meaningful connections and potential collaborations.
Once again, congratulations on your remarkable achievement and for securing third place in the YouthCodeX 2023 Hackathon. The Emerging Innovator Award signifies your potential as emerging leaders and change-makers in the field. We encourage you to continue exploring new frontiers, pursuing your passion, and making a positive impact in the world of coding and technology.
The Verbwire API Award
1st place:
- Opportunity to interview for an internship with Verbwire
- $25 gift cards for each team member
- API Credits for the whole team
2nd place:
- $25 gift cards for each team member
- API Credits for the whole team
3rd place to 20th
- API Credits for the whole team
Note: All Verbwire API Projects will be judged by employees @ Verbwire
The MedLet Award
Must Answer one of the MedLet Prompts.
1st place: - Opportunity to interview for an internship with MedLet - $20 for each team member
2nd place: - Opportunity to interview for an internship with MedLet - $10 for each team member
3rd place: - Opportunity to interview for an internship with MedLet - $5 for each team member
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Yaroslav Lazor
CEO @ Railsware
Ankit Anchlia
Senior Software Engineer
Susie Chen
Co-Founder @ Stealth
Vladislav Bilay
Tech Lead @ Aquiva Labs
Rudra Roy Choudhury
Product Manager @ Tubi
Mayank Jindal
Software Development Engineer @ Amazon
Denis Matveev
DevOps at Ignitia AB
Hardik Shah
Senior UI Lead @ Visa Inc
Judging Criteria
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Creativity and Innovation
How well does your project demonstrate innovative thinking and creative solutions to challenges? -
Technical Implementation
Is the solution well-implemented? Does it effectively utilize relevant technologies, programming languages, and frameworks? -
Impact and Relevance
Does your project address a significant problem or need? Does it have the potential to create positive change or improve existing processes? -
User Experience
Is your project intuitive, user-friendly, and engaging? Does it provide a seamless and enjoyable interaction for the intended users? -
Presentation and Communication
Can you clearly articulate your idea, its features, and its value? Do you effectively demonstrate the functionalities and benefits of your project?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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