What is BostonHacks?

BostonHacks is a 36-hour event where students from different backgrounds gather together to use technology to create cool projects. Come to BostonHacks to expand your knowledge and skills, make new friends, win prizes, and network with recruiters from our corporate sponsors!

Requirements

All submissions must:

  1. Prove a link to a public Github or GitLab repository
  2. A 2 minute or less demo video for their Submission (Must be created during the hackathon)
  3. A complete Devpost Entry for their Submission

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Prizes

$4,180 in prizes
BostonHacks Best General Hacks
1 winner

$1000 Cash Prize

Productivity Track Best Hacks
1 winner

Keychron K3 Version 2, 84 Keys Ultra-Slim Wireless Keyboard

Mental Health Track Best Hacks
1 winner

Gladiour Massage Gun + THE COMFY Snuggies

Community Track Best Hacks
1 winner

Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera, Smokey White + Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Film Twin Pack, White

Best use of Twilio API
1 winner

Logitech Webcams

Most Creative Idea
1 winner

1-year subscription licenses of Axure RP Team Edition

Best Hack to Improve Workspace Productivity
1 winner

Lifetime Taskade Upgrade

Best use of Google Cloud
1 winner

Google Cloud branded backpack
Google Cloud swag box

Best UI/UX Designed Application
1 winner

Sketch Licenses + Personal Swag Box

Honorable Mention Best General Hacks
3 winners

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Victor Vicente
BostonHacks

Judging Criteria

  • Complexity
    The hack is impressively built and has a wide range of features and functionality that are fully functioning. Uses a wide variety of resources to create an amazing hack.
  • Originality
    Approaches a current problem in a new and refreshing way with features that are uncommon. Idea of the hack is clever and makes great use of tools that are available.
  • Quality/Polish
    The source code for the application is complete and fully documented. May also include other specifics such as continuous integration, product specifications, and testing.
  • Usefulness
    Provides a solution to a validated problem or need and there is clear evidence of engaging and researching user need.
  • Pitch/Presentation
    Provided a convincing presentation of how the hack demonstrates the above qualities with confidence. Demonstrates expert knowledge in the tools that were used.

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