Ever wanted to build the next Snapchat? Program a drone? Build a website that connects people across the globe? Come to HackTJ and work with your friends to build something cool, learn new tricks, and have a fantastic time!

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Prizes

$5,276 in prizes
Best Overall Hack
1 winner

Our HackTJ 2018 Grand Prize Winner!

Best Hardware Hack
1 winner

Apps must have a hardware component. Check out the MLH table to use their Hardware Lab!

Best Design
1 winner

Best Mobile App
1 winner

Best Web App
1 winner

Any website or application that runs in a browser.

Best Beginner Hack
1 winner

All the team members must be in their first year of programming.

Fannie Mae: Blockchain Challenge
1 winner

Phone2Action: Civic Technology, Politics and Digital Advocacy
1 winner

Phone2Action Runner Up
2 winners

Capital One: Best Financial Hack
1 winner

Yext: Best Use of Conversational UI
1 winner

MLH: Best IoT Hack Using a Qualcomm Device
1 winner

MLH: Best Domain Name
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

How to enter

Devpost is the record of your hackathon, so write with details, upload pictures/videos, and anything else you would want to explain your project to the viewer.

However, judging will be conducted in-person, not on Devpost, so don't worry about uploading code or making your submission perfect – this is just so we know your project exists and would like to it be considered for prizes.

Judges

HackTJ Mentors

HackTJ Mentors

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation
    We're looking to see that your hack is unique and different – something we haven't seen before. This also includes the technical difficulty of the project, and the implementation of something new and interesting with technology.
  • Creativity
    We're looking to see a creative approach to solving a problem with your hack. This includes (but is not limited to) a unique or fun UI design, an outside-of-the box solution, or a fun theme/vision for your hack.
  • Impact
    We're looking for hacks that solve a real problem – things that you or I would appreciate using in our daily lives.
  • Presentation
    It's important to develop an interesting and engaging "pitch" for your app, one that easily explains what it does without boring the listener.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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