HackDFW is a fast-paced innovation marathon for the creatives, the learners, the quick thinkers, the innovators, and those who make their dreams as big as Texas. It’s the ultimate experience to create something new within 36 hours of late nights, groggy mornings, frustrating bug fixes, a lifetime of new friends, and unlimited* energy drinks.

Join your friends, or make some new ones, and be a part of one of Texas’s largest celebrations of tech! Meet employers, network, build your skills, and more over a weekend of learning, creating, and more while making a prototype of your own ideas.

In partnership with Say Yes to Dallas, we want to welcome you to CityPlace Tower - a central location for all the things you might want to do in Dallas. Surrounded by amazing restaurants, nightlife, and more, and located right on top of Texas’s only subway station, we’re excited to bring you a hackathon in the clouds. Try to enjoy the views between builds!

Requirements

Build anything your heart desires! There's no general theme for the event, but check out one of our many sponsor challenges if you'd like guidance on a specific direction. For your submission please provide us the following:

(i) Title + Text Description: The text description should explain the features and functionality of the Application. Minimum 50 words.

(ii) Images + Video: The content should be photographs, screenshots, or screen capture of the working Application.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$84,200 in prizes
1st Place - Grand Prize
1 winner

Latest generation iPad Air (64GB)

2nd Place - Grand Prize
1 winner

Nintendo Switch OLED

3rd Place - Grand Prize
1 winner

Nanoleaf Shapes Triangle Wall Accent Light Starter Kit

Google Sponsor Challenge
3 winners

1st place – MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop
2nd place – Google Pixel Buds Pro
3rd place – Google Pixel Buds Pro

PepsiCo Sponsor Challenge
2 winners

1st - AirPods Pro 2nd Gen + PepsiCo Swag
2nd - $100 Amazon Gift Card + PepsiCo Swag

McKesson Sponsor Challenge
3 winners

1st place – McKesson gift box (includes Ember mug, device sanitizer, Ring type light, etc.) + $200 VISA gift card for each team member
2nd place – McKesson gift box (same as above) + $100 VISA gift card for each team member
3rd place – McKesson gift box (same as above)

Carmax Sponsor Challenge
1 winner

$400 Cash Gift Card per team member (up to 5)

State Farm Sponsor Challenge
3 winners

1st - Oculus Quest 2 (128 GB)
2nd - Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Buds
3rd - Steel Series Apex 7 Wired Mechanical Keyboard

Tyler Technologies Sponsor Challenge
2 winners

1st - Dell 34” Ultrawide monitor
2nd - HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset
All 1st and 2nd place winners also receive a $50 gift card

EssilorLuxottica Sponsor Challenge
2 winners

1st - Rayban Stories
2nd - Oakley gear

Digit7 Sponsor Challenge
1 winner

Latest generation iPads

Lockheed Martin Sponsor Challenge
2 winners

1st – iPad Minis
2nd – Beats Fit headphones

Children's Health Sponsor Challenge
3 winners

Innovation Award: Best idea that doesn't already exist in the market - Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset (128 GB) (up to 5)

Best use of React Native: Most impressive application and use of React Native - $300 Amazon Gift Card (up to 5)

Healthcare Quick Win Award: Solution that's easiest to implement at Children's Health - $300 Amazon Gift Card (up to 5)

TIAA Sponsor Challenge
3 winners

1st - Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker
2nd - Anker Soundcore In-Ear Headphones
3rd - $25 Best Buy gift card

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Hope Shimabuku

Hope Shimabuku
Regional Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office

Nancy Flores

Nancy Flores
EVP/CIO/CTO at McKesson and Chair of the Dallas Regional Chamber Innovation Taskforce

Robert Atkins

Robert Atkins
CEO of Balance Media

Bob Pragada

Bob Pragada
President and COO of Jacobs, and the Chair of the Dallas Regional Chamber Board of Directors for 2022

James Harding

James Harding
AI/ML Specialist for North America and with the HackDFW 2022 presenting sponsor

Judging Criteria

  • Use of Technology
    Did the team integrate technology into their solution?
  • Functionality
    Was a working, functional prototype demonstrated? How well does the solution perform and meet the purpose described?
  • Scalability
    Does this solution have the potential to have an impact at scale, globally?
  • Creativity
    How creative was the team in developing a unique and innovative solution for the challenge?
  • Potential Impact
    Does the solution have the potential to have an impact at scale?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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