RevolutionUC is a 24-hour student hackathon where students from around the world come together for a weekend of learning, coding, community, and fun. Join us in our passion to create amazing things with technology!

Please register on our website first to participate in our hackathon. To register and learn more about RevolutionUC visit https://revolutionuc.com/

Requirements

All submissions must include a video.

  • Include in your Devpost submission
  • All videos must be 3 minutes or less, no exceptions

You will have to present your projects to the judges. Also don't forget to fill out the other details about your project on Devpost. 

When you're creating your video and submission, don't forget to:

  • Demo the project you've been working on for the past 24 hours
  • Be proud of what you've created!
  • Tell us what you've learned while hacking
  • Check out the judging criteria (projects are judged based on learning, execution, and originality)
  • Tell us if you're going for an opt-in or sponsor prize category

Devpost submissions close at 11:00 AM on Sunday, March 29th.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$5,250+ in prizes
+ other prizes
1st Place Overall
1 winner

This prize goes to the best overall project.

Winners may choose one (1) of the following prizes per teammate:
- Arduino Official Starter Kit Deluxe
- Cana Kit RasPi 5 (8GB) Starter Kit
- Samsung 24inch 180Hz Gaming Monitor
- Logitech Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone for Gaming
- Monopoly Luxury Edition

Additionally, the team will receive $300 in Featherless credits, split among members.

MLH Winner Pins

2nd Place Overall
1 winner

This prize goes to the second best overall project.

Winners may choose one (1) of the following prizes per teammate:
- Raspberry Pi 5 16GB
- Apple AirPods 4
- Anker Laptop Power Bank
- Jenga GIANT
- Edifier Bookshelf Speakers

Additionally, the team will receive $150 in Featherless credits, split among members.

MLH Winner Pins

3rd Place Overall
1 winner

This prize goes to the third best overall project.

Winners may choose one (1) of the following prizes per teammate:
- Logitech MX Master 3s Wireless Mouse
- Shargeek Transparent Power Bank
- LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat
- Razer Basilisk V3 Pro
- Mini Fridge

Additionally, the team will receive $75 in Featherless credits, split among members.

MLH Winner Pins

Most Technically Impressive
1 winner

Recognizes the project demonstrating exceptional technical innovation, complexity, and skill. This prize celebrates engineering excellence and cutting-edge technology.

Winners may choose one (1) of the following prizes per teammate:
- Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard
- JBL Tune 510BT - Bluetooth headphones
- Amazon Echo Dot (newest model)
- EMEET C960 4K Webcam for PC
- TMY 1080P Full HD Portable Mini Projector

Best Business Plan
1 winner

Awarded to the project with the most well-thought-out and feasible business strategy. Judges will evaluate the potential for real-world implementation, scalability, and market impact.

Winners may choose one (1) of the following prizes per teammate:
- Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard
- JBL Tune 510BT - Bluetooth headphones
- Amazon Echo Dot (newest model)
- EMEET C960 4K Webcam for PC
- TMY 1080P Full HD Portable Mini Projector

Best Social Impact
1 winner

Given to the project that makes the greatest positive impact on society. Judges will look for solutions addressing pressing social, environmental, or humanitarian challenges.

Winners may choose one (1) of the following prizes per teammate:
- Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard
- JBL Tune 510BT - Bluetooth headphones
- Amazon Echo Dot (newest model)
- EMEET C960 4K Webcam for PC
- TMY 1080P Full HD Portable Mini Projector

Best Use of Augmented Reality (AR)
1 winner

Awarded to the project that best utilizes augmented reality in its solution.

Winners may choose one (1) of the following prizes per teammate:
- Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard
- JBL Tune 510BT - Bluetooth headphones
- Amazon Echo Dot (newest model)
- EMEET C960 4K Webcam for PC
- TMY 1080P Full HD Portable Mini Projector

Best Hardware Hack
1 winner

Awarded to the project that showcases creativity and technical skill in hardware. Judges will consider functionality, complexity, and real-world applicability.

Winners may choose one (1) of the following prizes per teammate:
- Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard
- JBL Tune 510BT - Bluetooth headphones
- Amazon Echo Dot (newest model)
- EMEET C960 4K Webcam for PC
- TMY 1080P Full HD Portable Mini Projector

Medpace Sponsor Challenge
$1,750 in cash
3 winners

1st place - $1000 Amazon gift card
2nd place - $500 Amazon gift card
3rd place - $250 Amazon gift card

Best digital solution to improve or add value to the clinical trial process

Kinetic Vision Sponsor Challenge
1 winner

The winning team will be able to choose between a $50 Microcenter gift card for each member or a Raspberry Pi Zero W starter kit for each team member.

Kinetic Vision’s challenge is to generate synthetic data that can be used to train a computer vision model.

[MLH] Best Use of Gemini API
1 winner

Google Swag Kits
It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project?
Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice
Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers
Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more
Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend?

[MLH] Best Use of ElevenLabs
1 winner

Wireless Earbuds
Deploy natural, human-sounding audio with ElevenLabs. Create realistic, dynamic, and emotionally expressive voices for any project, from interactive AI companions to narrated stories and voice-enabled apps. ElevenLabs will empower you to build rich, immersive experiences without the need for actors or complex audio production, using simply the power of AI.

Integrate fully autonomous audio experiences into your hack with ElevenLabs and give your project a voice, along with giving your team the chance to win some wireless earbuds!

[MLH] Best Use of Solana
1 winner

Ledger Nano S Plus
The world of development is evolving fast and Solana is leading the charge with a network built to handle all of your infrastructure needs. Forget high fees and slow confirmations, it’s time to build applications that are fast, efficient, and scalable.

Harness Solana's core advantages like blazing fast execution and near-zero transaction costs to make your hackathon ideas become real world projects. With Solana, the possibilities are endless.
Create a game, social app, or consumer product that relies on instant, high-frequency transactions.
Design a sophisticated trading, lending, or decentralized exchange (DEX).
Build a prototype for supply chain, identity, or payments that can handle massive, real-world volume.
Show us how you can innovate with Solana for a chance to win some cool prizes for you and each member of your team!

[MLH] Best Use of Presage
1 winner

Fitbit Inspire & Presage Perks
Presage is pioneering the Human Sensing Layer, enabling any application to understand a person’s real-time physical and emotional state. With Presage, you can leverage clinically-proven vital signs, movement, emotion, and/or focus tracking to build a project that gives the standard camera super powers.

Use any of the Presage SDKs to integrate capabilities like real-time heart rate, breathing rate, engagement levels, and facial expressions into your hack with just a few lines of code.
Immersive Gaming & Entertainment: Dynamically change game difficulty or story elements based on a player's excitement or focus levels.
Contactless Wellness & Fitness: Build a non-invasive app that monitors stress, recovery, or fitness performance.
Accessibility & Security: Utilize vital signs for effortless authentication, or to enhance accessibility.
Productivity: Design a tool that tracks focus or stress.
Build your next hack with Presage and show us the future of human-computer interaction! Win awesome prizes along for with the following perks from the Presage team:
Free refills for Presage Development credits to accelerate you through your next three months of building
30% off all Presage usage charges for your first year after going live

[MLH] Best Use of .Tech
1 winner

Desktop Microphone & a Free .Tech Domain Name for up to 10 years!
Make your Team's Achievements timeless: Win a .Tech Domain Name for up to 10 years to Showcase and Expand Your Project, Plus Desktop Mics for Effortless Collaboration on Zoom, empowering you to build even more cool things together!

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

RevolutionUC Judging Panel

RevolutionUC Judging Panel

Judging Criteria

  • Learning
    Did you learn something new? Have you attempted something you haven't before? Did you challenge yourself?
  • Execution
    How well did you achieve what you set out to do? How polished is your project? Are the features you included functional and thorough?
  • Originality
    Did you think outside of the box? If it's been done before, what did you change? How did you improve it?

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