Join us for an exciting Hackathon presented by EducateHacks! 

Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PvSwfbtHDY

RSVP to pitch live: https://forms.gle/Umn3deUpHZGWdG726 

We are encouraging all teams to attend this live pitching session to get the most out of the hackathon experience! - Details on this LIVE session will be posted to our discord, as well as sent to all participants via email. 

Guest Speakers: 

  • Danielle Strachman - 1517 Fund
  • Lillian Nosé - Postman
  • Shefik Macauley - Technical Lead, NBC Sports & Radio Host

Hackers of all skill levels/ages (13+) are welcome to join. 

You may code in any language you want! Both web apps, mobile apps, prototypes/designs/complete projects are accepted! 

We would love to see what wonderful ideas students come up with!

Please view our information packet for requirements!

Project Gallery will be availible after the deadline has passed.

**PRIZES/AMOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

Restrictions apply to participants outside the United States

Access the information packet (click here)

Access the event schedule (click here)

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Email: admin@educatehacks.com for questions, comments, feedback and help

Requirements

See EducateHacks 2023 (past hackathon) for general ideas and topics: https://educatehacks-2023.devpost.com/

Please view the Hackathon information packet using the link below, the packet includes detailed instruction on the expectations for this program.
Join our discord for support: https://discord.gg/PvSwfbtHDY
Access the information packet (click here)
Previously Created Projects/designs ARE accepted, as long as you can provide proof of creation. 
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General topic/project guide information:
This year, our focus is on creativity, productivity, and effectiveness. However, hackers are free to build all types of ideas, as this is an extremely open-ended event. 
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Build and submit your prototype/solution on Devpost 

When submitting your project to devpost, please include the following:

  1. Any files you would like to upload including valuable information about your project

  2. Any links/urls you would like to include (working demo, video, github page, figma share) 

  3. Contact email address you check regularly

  4. Country location (This will help us determine eligibility for shipping prizes)

  5. Please also include a description of your project & the issue(s) it helps solve.

Essentially, include anything else in the project description you would like the judges to see

 

You need to show proof of a solution or a prototype for this hackathon. The prototype can be anything you want it to be, as long as it succeeds in showing what your product goal is (e.g. design, clickable prototype, mobile app, web app, video of an app on a simulator, mockup..)

To show proof of your prototype, you must upload it on Devpost to the submission form. 

Please also add proof of coding/programming (if applicable)

You may use any programming language, framework, library you want! - whatever tools you feel comfortable with.

 

Project Pitching Options:

We offer 2 different pitching options for project submissions. Choose whatever is best for your team.

 

Option 1 -  (Recommended) LIVE Pitching session in front of the judging panel 

  • Zoom conference details for the live pitching session will be posted to the devpost page, our website & communicated to participants via email prior to the event start date. 

The LIVE pitching session requires at least one of your team members to speak about your product in front of the judging panel/other hackers.This is definitely a better pitching option if you are looking to get your judges attention and receive proper comments. Here are a few suggestions and recommendations on what your pitch could include:

1.      Slideshow with information about your project to screen share during your pitch.

2.      Prototype or a figma design of your project. 

3.      Live working demonstration of your program running. (you can use emulator/simulator)

 

 

Option 2 - Submit a 2-3-min pitch video explaining your solution on DevPost. 

  • Video will be reviewed by our judges after all live pitching has concluded.

The video submission requires you to have at least one of your team members speak about your product. That means that your video presentation needs to have a voice over. You are welcome to show your faces, but it is not required. You need to submit the video presentation through DevPost. The format of your video is for you to decide. Here are some suggestions: 

1.      Screen Recording of your program with voiceover 

2.      PowerPoint with voice over 

3.      Video of your program running on an emulator/simulator with voice over

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$10,034 in prizes
First Place Project - Prize
1 winner

$500 USD Cash Prize

Second Place Project - Prize
1 winner

$300 USD Cash Prize

Third Place Project - Prize
1 winner

$200 USD Cash Prize

Fourth Place Project
1 winner

Fifth Place Project
1 winner

Certificate of Participation
1,200 winners

All teams will receive a participation certificate via email after the event.

Best Non-Technical Beginner Project
1 winner

$50 Cash Prize

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Amogh Ganjikunta
EducateHacks President/Judge

Keevan Leech

Keevan Leech
EducateHacks Organizer/Judge

Arpit Chaudhary
Guest Judge

Vinod Kumar
Guest Judge

Anand Ganjikunta

Anand Ganjikunta
Guest Judge

Namratha Peddisetty

Namratha Peddisetty
Dell - Guest Judge

David Wolf

David Wolf
Guest Judge

Judging Criteria

  • Quality of the idea
  • Execution of the idea
  • Potential for impact
  • Presentation/Video Quality & Strength
  • Extra Points NEEDS TO BE SCORED (1=NO POINTS)

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