HackOrange is a hackathon for students in Orange County to broaden their horizons in computer science to solve real-world problems. For this hackathon, students will be able to learn fascinating new skills through our interactive workshops such as OpenVPN with Linux, and intro to AWS and the Cloud! Like-minded students can network, and everyone regardless of experience can join.

Requirements

All participants MUST submit a video.

Requirements for the video submission:

- Must be 5 minutes or shorter

- Must include a demonstration of the application (if creating an app)

Tips for the video submission:

- Make sure to include an elevator pitch! It will make your app/idea seem more appealing and hook the audience

- Outline the main idea or the big picture. Why is your app/idea necessary?

- (For coding category) Add a demonstration of your app!

Coding category only: Please submit a link or the source code to your app as well.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

3 non-cash prizes
1st Place
1 winner

2nd Place
2 winners

3rd Place
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Allen Stubblefield

Karen Alarcon

Ayushi Mehrotra

Judging Criteria

  • Originality
    Creativity and uniqueness of the idea
  • Design
    The extent to which the Application is polished and visually appealing
  • Utility and Impact
    The uniqueness of the integration and the extent to which the application impacts users
  • Presentation
    Overall presentation skills, clarity of work, and engagement
  • Connection to theme
    How related to the theme was the project?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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