The Challenge
In this hackathon, we're calling on you to tackle pressing civic challenges using the power of technology. From improving access to education and healthcare to promoting environmental sustainability and fostering community engagement, there's no shortage of issues to address. Whether you're passionate about social justice, environmental conservation, or economic development, this is your opportunity to make a difference. We encourage you to think creatively, collaborate with fellow participants, and leverage technology in innovative ways to develop solutions that have a meaningful impact. So, roll up your sleeves, fire up your laptops, and let's work together to solve the civic challenges of today and build a better tomorrow for all. Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and let's hack for good!
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Hacktivism I was organized by Shriya Sreeju and Ayush Bheemaiah.
Requirements
What to Build:
Ideathon: Participants are expected to build a comprehensive pitch that includes a detailed concept model, proposed impact, and, if applicable, app screens or wireframes, all designed to address a specific civic issue and demonstrate the potential for real-world implementation. Remember, you do NOT need to know how to code for this!
Hackathon: Participants are expected to build a functional project that addresses a specific civic issue, including developing a working prototype, coding the necessary software, creating a user interface, and preparing a demonstration to showcase the potential for real-world implementation
What to Submit:
Ideathon:
- Submit the link to a video (5 minutes or less) that showcases your entry. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube and made public/unlisted.
- Provide a URL to your presentation, mockup, or whatever medium you are using to present your idea.
- Submit your project on DevPost as you normally would.
- Make sure to select "ideathon" when you submit
Hackathon
- Submit the link to a video (5 minutes) that showcases your entry. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube and made public/unlisted.
- Provide a URL to your code repository
- Provide a URL to your project if it is deployed (recommended, but you may also just showcase it in the video)
- Submit your project on DevPost as you normally would.
- Make sure to select "hackathon" when you submit
Prizes
Ideathon 1st Place
Amazon gift card ($50)
Year-long Wolfram|One subscription ($4980)
Year-long .xyz domain ($30)
Year-long NordVPN subscription ($540)
Year-long NordPass subscription ($144)
Year-long Incogni subscription ($468)
Certopus certificate
Ideathon 2nd Place
2nd place team:
Amazon gift card ($20)
Year-long Wolfram|One subscription ($4980)
Year-long .xyz domain ($30)
Certopus certificate
Ideathon 3rd Place
Amazon gift card ($10)
Year-long Wolfram|One subscription ($4980)
Year-long .xyz domain ($30)
Certopus certificate
Hackathon 1st Place
Amazon gift card ($50)
Year-long Wolfram|One subscription ($4980)
Year-long .xyz domain ($30)
Year-long NordVPN subscription ($540)
Year-long NordPass subscription ($144)
Year-long Incogni subscription ($468)
Certopus certificate
Hackathon 2nd Place
Amazon gift card ($20)
Year-long Wolfram|One subscription ($4980)
Year-long .xyz domain ($30)
Certopus certificate
Hackathon 3rd Place
Amazon gift card ($10)
Year-long Wolfram|One subscription ($4980)
Year-long .xyz domain ($30)
Raffle (number of entries are based on the number of workshops attended)
Axure RP Team Edition 1 Year ($504)
Year-long Wolfram|One subscription ($1660)
Desmos gift card ($45)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Priyam Ganguly
Data Analyst @ Qcells USA Corp.
Gustav Baumgart
Machine Learning Engineer @ TikTok
Vinod Goje
Engineering Manager at Investment Bank
Purshotam S Yadav
Principal Software Engineer
Venkata Sai Manoj Pasupuleti
Lead Software Engineer/Architect at FAANG
Adam (Xing Liang) Zhao
Founder at Stealth AI Startup, ex-Palantir Forward Deployed Engineer
Sachin Pandey
Head of Data Science and Data Engineering
Judging Criteria
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Innovation
Originality and creativity of the concept. -
Impact
Potential to address and make a significant difference in a specific civic issue. -
Design
User interface and experience quality. -
Functionality
(only for Hackathon) Working prototype or demonstration showing the core features effectively. -
Presentation
Clarity and persuasiveness of the pitch, including the problem statement and proposed solution
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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