About the challenge

CodeQuantum is a 12-hour hackathon focused on creating a welcoming space for students of all experience levels, especially those from underrepresented groups in tech.

You’ll work in teams to build a project from scratch, attend workshops, and take breaks with side activities throughout the day. Whether it’s your first hackathon or not, the goal is simple—learn something new, build something cool, and have a good time doing it.

Get started
  • Form a team (up to 4 people) or find one during the event
  • Pick a track or just start building whatever interests you
  • Attend workshops if you need help or want to learn something new
  • Ask mentors when you get stuck
  • Submit your project before the deadline

 

 

Requirements

What to Build

 

Build any project you want during the event. You can follow one of our tracks like:

 

  • Beginner (Rookies)
  • Intermediate/Advanced (Champions)
  • Overtake the Data (data-focused)
  • Best Theme (F1-inspired design)
  • Best Pitch (startup-style idea)

 

Or just build something you’re excited about.

 

 

What to Submit

 

  • A working project built during the hackathon
  • A GitHub repo with your code
  • A Devpost submission with:
    • Project description
    • What it does + how you built it
    • Any demo links (if applicable)

 

 

 

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Prizes

5 non-cash prizes
FIFINE Gaming USB Condenser Mic
1 winner

Best Pitch:
Best presentation of an idea—clear, confident, and convincing.

LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari SF-24
1 winner

Best Theme (F1):

Project that best captures the Formula 1 theme visually + creatively.

Arduino Uno Kit
1 winner

Overtake the Data:
Best use of data—insights, visualizations, or anything that tells a strong story.

RK ROYAL KLUDGE R65 Wired Gaming Keyboard
1 winner

Intermediate/Advanced Track (Champions): For more polished, high-effort builds with strong technical work.

Divoom Mini Retro Pixel Speaker
1 winner

Beginner Track (Rookies): Perfect for first-time hackers—just build something cool and working.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Gene Tigner

Gene Tigner
HEB

Joshua Silva

Joshua Silva
ACM Projects Lead

Judging Criteria

  • Completion / Functionality
    How complete is the project? Does it actually run and demonstrate its main features?
  • Design / User Experience
    Is the project easy to use and understand? Does it look clean and feel polished?
  • Creativity
    Is the project unique or does it stand out? Does it approach the problem in a different or interesting way?
  • Technical Execution
    How well was the project built? Does it work as intended? Is there solid use of tools, frameworks, or tech?

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