FidHacks Rules & Requirements:

  • Rule #1 - have FUN! This is a time to learn from one another, grow and expand your network and create something fun and impactful along the way! 

Team Requirements: 

  • Teams are limited to no more than 4 people/team. 

Submission Rules (any violation of these rules will result in disqualification): 

Your project must be submitted by 1pm on Friday, May 17th. No edits should be made to your project after this time. Your entry should have the following: 

  • Project Title and Description 
  • Demo Video is recommended, but not required. If you opt to create a video, it should be no more than 3 minutes long.
  • Project entry must be original to FidHacks. Any projects that have been submitted to other hackathons will be disqualified. 
  • All code must be uploaded BEFORE the deadline and linked to Devpost. 
  • Public frameworks and libraries are permitted. 

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection:

  • Anything presented for judging must be worked on DURING FidHacks. 
  • Judging will be in-person and you must be present at the judging to be eligible for prizes.
  • IMPORTANT: Teams will have a maximum of 5 minutes to present their submission with judges and should plan accordingly. 

Prizes: 

  • 1st place team = prizes equivalent to $250/team member
  • 2nd place team =prizes equiavelent to $150/team member
  • 3rd place team = pirzes equivalent to $75/team member