The Howard University Center for Digital Business is proud to present the 9th Annual #BISONHACKS Hackathon beginning on Friday, March 15, 2024.
#BISONHACKS Hackathon is a 24hr competition that encourages students to develop applications and ideas that automate, alert, organize, encourage, and educate. The hackathon is an opportunity for students to work together and bring their innovative ideas to life. In less than 24 hours, students working in teams of three to five can create applications on whatever platform they desire.
This year’s theme underscores two pivotal areas shaping the future of Black communities. ‘Health’ emphasized the imperative to address mental well-being, leveraging tech to craft solutions attuned to the layered challenges our community faces. ‘Wealth’ spotlights the need to uplift Black creatives, ensuring their narratives, artistry and innovations are not only heard but celebrated and resourced. Together this theme encapsulates our mission to harness technology as a tool for profound societal impact.
No coding experience? No problem - BisonHacks is open to all undergraduates of any major.
Event Schedule:
Friday, March 15th
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Time |
Activity |
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9:45am |
Student Check-in Opens |
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10:00am |
Sponsor Tables Open |
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11:00am |
Opening Ceremony & Keynotes |
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12:00pm |
Team Formation Session |
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1:30pm |
Competition Begins |
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2:00pm |
Lunch |
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7:30pm |
Dinner |
Saturday, March 16th
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Time |
Activity |
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12:00am |
Midnight Energizer Break |
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7:30am |
Breakfast |
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12:00pm |
1-Hour Warning |
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1:00pm |
Project Submission Deadline |
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2:00pm |
Team Presentations Begin |
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5:00pm |
Winners Announced |
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5:30pm |
Farewell |
Requirements
Submissions
Presentations should be submitted by Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 1 PM.
In order to submit, all files must be uploaded to GitHub by the designated time.
All submissions must include a 3 minute (MAX) demonstration (e.g. PowerPoint, a walkthrough of the software/solution, etc.) with an additional 1 minute allotted for questions.
Prizes
First Place
Each person on the winning team will receive a Black MacBook Pro!
The team will also get a cash prize of $2,500, along with access to OpenAI credits to continue the development journey, courtesy of Microsoft for Startups Founder's Hub.
Second Place
One DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone for each member of the team. The team will also get a cash prize of $1,500, along with access to OpenAI credits to continue the development journey, courtesy of Microsoft for Startups Founder's Hub.
Third Place
One Google Pixel 128GB Tablet for each member of the team. The team will also get a cash prize of $1,000, along with access to OpenAI credits to continue the development journey, courtesy of Microsoft for Startups Founder's Hub.
Best Innovation
$1,000 in cash for the winning team, plus access to OpenAI credits to continue the development journey, courtesy of Microsoft Founder's Hub.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Kevin Harris
Senior Director of Government Relations & Public Affairs, crypto.com
Artilie Wright
Manager, Business & Corporate Development, Strategy & Ventures, Microsoft
Quake Pletcher
Sr. Director, Digital Health Partnership Management & New Product Planning, Eli Lilly
Adam Lundgren
Director of Analytics, Merkle
Robert E. Williams
Head of Global Channels, SandboxAQ
Judging Criteria
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BisonHacks Criteria
Business Model – Impact – Technical – Design/UX – Presentation –
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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