About the challenge

Welcome to ViHACKS, a dynamic weekend-long hackathon organized by ViSTEM, where creativity, innovation, and collaboration take center stage. Whether you're looking to strengthen your programming skills or solve real-world problems, ViHACKS provides a platform for high school and college students to unleash their potential. With a focus on learning, innovation, and fun, this is your chance to build something that matters and take your skills to the next level. So what are you waiting for?

Start Hacking!

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[MANDATORY] Register using this google form as well: https://forms.gle/VxkDv95yTJoBNAFT8

[MANDATORY] Also join our discord server at https://discord.gg/tUyQhX2g for communications and finding teammates as well!

 

Requirements

A 3-5 minute video explaining and showing what your project is and how it solves a problem and a link to your github codebase for all the code you have written during the course of the hackathon.

All code must be written during the hackathon. Code written before the hackathon will result in disqualification.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

6 non-cash prizes
1st Place Overall
1 winner

2nd Place Overall
1 winner

3rd Place Overall
1 winner

Best Beginner Hack
1 winner

Most Innovative Hack
1 winner

Honorable Mention
3 winners

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Shervin Antony

Shervin Antony
Founder @ ViSTEM & FocoKidz

Aryaman Sinha
Co-Founder @ ViSTEM

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation
    Originality of the idea and how it addresses a specific problem or need.
  • Technical Implementation
    Quality of the coding, architecture, and use of technology. Projects should demonstrate strong technical skills and creativity.
  • Scalability
    The feasibility of expanding the project or adapting it for larger audiences or different contexts.
  • Presentation
    Clarity and effectiveness of the final pitch. This includes the ability to communicate the project’s value and technical aspects.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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