HackUSF 2025 is the University of South Florida’s premier 24-hour in-person hackathon focused on artificial intelligence and innovation. Whether you are an experienced hacker or a first-time participant, this event provides an opportunity to collaborate, learn, and build something amazing.

Expect an exciting experience with:

• Exciting Challenges & Prizes – Compete for prizes
• Workshops & Mentorship – Learn from industry experts
• Networking Opportunities – Meet fellow hackers, mentors, and sponsors
• Food, Swag, and Fun Activities – Enjoy great food, exclusive swag, and interactive activities

Website: www.hackusf.com 

Communication: Join our Discord!

Sponsors: Google, Microsoft and Moffitt

Partnerships/Collabs: SCP, IEEE USF, and USF SASE!

Location & Logistics

• Venue: Engineering Building II (ENB) at University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
• Check-in: April 5, 9 AM - April 6, 9AM at ENB Hall of Flags
• Hacking Areas: Enginnering Building II Only** It would consist of dedicated workspaces, quiet zones, and a sleep area for overnight participants
• • Workshops & Talks: We'd be hosting the following workshops:

  1.   AI Image Processing by Women in Computer Science and Engineering (WiCSE) - ENB 116

  2.  AI and ML since the 1950s by Microsoft - ENB 118

  3.  Introduction to Git/Github by Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) - ENB 116

  4.  Moffit AI in Healthcare - ENB 118

  5.  Canvas API by USF IT - ENB 118

  Worried about help? Don’t! There would be dedicated mentors for each workshops helping individuals with difficulties

• Discord: Don't forget to join our Discord!

• Originality
  Innovation Criteria: Problem Selection – Is it emerging or uniquely tackled? Concept Innovation – Does it merge ideas creatively? Solution Uniqueness – Is it novel or disruptive? Rating Scale: 1-10
• Completion (Functionality)
  Functionality Assessment: Working Prototype – Does it showcase core features? Is it end-to-end or partial? Stability – Does it run smoothly without major bugs? User Interaction – Is the experience intuitive and well-structured? Rating Scale: 1-4
• Design (User Experience & Visual Appeal)
  Visual Quality – Is the design modern and well-structured? User Experience – Is it intuitive and easy to navigate? Interactivity – Are elements responsive? Attention to Detail – Are icons, spacing, and animations polished? Rating Scale: 1-10
• Complexity
  Problem Complexity – Is the challenge inherently complex with multiple facets? Technical Depth – Does it use advanced algorithms or innovative solutions? Implementation Challenge – Did the team handle hurdles within time limits? Rating Scale: 1-10
• Relevance / Practicality
  Alignment – Does it directly address the hackathon theme? User Impact – Does it provide clear value to users? Feasibility – Is it practical for real-world use and scalable? Rating Scale: 1-10