Teca Hacks is an online, submission-based hackathon open to students of all skill levels. Participants can work individually or with a team to create any project they’re excited about, and everything is self-paced and remote. Submissions are accepted until December 31st at midnight, giving builders the freedom to develop and refine their ideas on their own schedule.
What makes Teca Hacks unique is its focus on creativity, accessibility, and real industry evaluation. All projects are judged by software engineers from companies like Tesla, Amazon, and Honda, and winners are selected for categories including Best UI/Creativity, Best AI/ML, Best Solo Build, and overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. With thousands of dollars in prizes, participation gifts, and a professional judging panel, Teca Hacks is Manteca's largest hackathon and gives students a high-impact opportunity to ship something meaningful and end the year with a standout achievement.
Requirements
Participants must submit a completed project through Devpost before the deadline on December 31st at midnight. Submissions should include a working project, a short written description explaining what the project does, and the problem it solves. A GitHub link or code file must be provided to show how the project was built. A demo video is recommended so judges can clearly understand the functionality and design of the project. Teams should also list the technologies used, the challenges they faced, and what they learned throughout the process. Projects may be built individually or with a team, and previously completed work is not allowed; all submissions must be created during the hackathon timeframe.
Prizes
1st Place
x4 $200 Doordash/Uber Eats Gift Card (1 per teammate) (WORTH: $800)
2nd Place
x4 $150 Doordash/Uber Eats Gift Card (1 per teammate) (WORTH: $600)
3rd Place
x4 $100 Doordash/Uber Eats Gift Card (1 per teammate) (WORTH: $400)
Best Solo
x1 $75 Doordash/Uber Eats Gift Card (WORTH: $75)
Best AI/ML
x4 $75 Doordash/Uber Eats Gift Card (1 per teammate) (WORTH: $300)
Best UI/UX Creativity
x4 $75 Doordash/Uber Eats Gift Card (1 per teammate) (WORTH: $300)
Honorable Mentions
Certificate of Achievement - Awarded to five projects that showed excellent work and creativity (1 per teammate (max: 4 members))
Participation
All participants may receive:
Teca Hacks Digital Sticker Pack
Official Teca Hacks T-Shirt
Note: Participation prizes are available only to U.S.-based participants due to shipping limitations. Physical items may be delayed or adjusted based on availability.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Shahana Ragupathy Sumathy
Software Engineer @ Tesla
Tony Chang
Co-founder @ InsForge
Santhi Sushma Katargada
Software Developer @ Amazon
Nicoy Morrison
Electrical Project Engineer at Helm Electric / Emerging researcher in AI, data analytics, and smart systems
Joyjit Roy
Senior Tech & Program Management Leader @ USAA (AI, Cloud, Enterprise Systems)
Dinesh Kumar Elumalai
Senior Software Architect @ American Honda
Judging Criteria
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Creativity & Originality: 20%
How unique and innovative the idea is compared to typical projects. -
Technical Execution: 30%
How well the project functions, how solid the codebase is, and how effectively the technology is implemented. -
Design & User Experience: 20%
How intuitive, polished, and user-friendly the interface and overall experience feel. -
Impact & Usefulness: 20%
How meaningful the project is and how clearly it solves or improves a real problem. -
Presentation & Clarity: 10%
How well the submission explains the project through writing, visuals, or video, and how easy it is for judges to understand.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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