Join us for an exciting Hackathon presented by EducateHacks!

Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PvSwfbtHDY

RSVP to pitch live: https://forms.gle/Umn3deUpHZGWdG726

We are encouraging all teams to attend this live pitching session to get the most out of the hackathon experience! - Details on this LIVE session will be posted to our discord, as well as sent to all participants via email.

Guest Speakers:

Vinay Hiremath - The founder of Loom, a 1.5 billion dollar video sharing company employing hundreds of people which has raised nearly 200 million dollar, there will be allotted time to ask questions. More information will be communicated to participants closer to the event!
Chris Murphy - US senator representing the state of Connecticut, previously a member of the Connecticut state senate as well as US house of representatives. He will be leaving us a message on social media and its effects on teenagers, and how to build mental health focused products
Ruby Sattar - Senior Developer Advocate at Postman who puts on livestreams, events, and workshops to spread API knowledge and literacy. She transitioned into a technical career from elementary school teaching and organizes gatherings for her local community of developers through Rhode Island Codes. She'll be joining us to help folks get comfortable with API fundamentals so that they can get developing and collaborating on software projects right away

Some of our Guest Judges:

Michael Staton - Co-Founder and CEO at CoLearn, a learning startup which has raised 3.3 million dollars. In addition, he is also a Venture Capitalist, and has made investments in famous companies like Photomath.
Shefik Macauley - Technical Lead, NBC Sports

Hackers of all skill levels/ages (13+) are welcome to join.

You may code in any language you want! Both web apps, mobile apps, prototypes/designs/complete projects are accepted!

We would love to see what wonderful ideas students come up with!

Please view our information packet for requirements!

Project Gallery will be availible after the deadline has passed.

**PRIZES/AMOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

Restrictions apply to participants outside the United States

Access the information packet (click here)

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Requirements

Please view the Hackathon information packet using the link below, the packet includes detailed instruction on the expectations for this program.

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Access the information packet (click here)

Previously Created Projects/designs ARE accepted, as long as you can provide proof of creation.

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General topic/project guide information:

This year, our focus is on creativity, productivity, and effectiveness. However, hackers are free to build all types of ideas, as this is an extremely open-ended event.

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Build and submit your prototype/solution on Devpost

When submitting your project to devpost, please include the following:

Any files you would like to upload including valuable information about your project
Any links/urls you would like to include (working demo, video, github page, figma share)
Contact email address you check regularly
Country location (This will help us determine eligibility for shipping prizes)
Please also include a description of your project & the issue(s) it helps solve.

Essentially, include anything else in the project description you would like the judges to see

You need to show proof of a solution or a prototype for this hackathon. The prototype can be anything you want it to be, as long as it succeeds in showing what your product goal is (e.g. design, clickable prototype, mobile app, web app, video of an app on a simulator, mockup..)

To show proof of your prototype, you must upload it on Devpost to the submission form.

Please also add proof of coding/programming (if applicable)

You may use any programming language, framework, library you want! - whatever tools you feel comfortable with.

Project Pitching Options:

We offer 2 different pitching options for project submissions. Choose whatever is best for your team.

Option 1 - (Recommended) LIVE Pitching session in front of the judging panel

Zoom conference details for the live pitching session will be posted to the devpost page, our website & communicated to participants via email prior to the event start date.

The LIVE pitching session requires at least one of your team members to speak about your product in front of the judging panel/other hackers.This is definitely a better pitching option if you are looking to get your judges attention and receive proper comments. Here are a few suggestions and recommendations on what your pitch could include:

1. Slideshow with information about your project to screen share during your pitch.

2. Prototype or a figma design of your project.

3. Live working demonstration of your program running. (you can use emulator/simulator)

Option 2 - Submit a 2-3-min pitch video explaining your solution on DevPost.

Video will be reviewed by our judges after all live pitching has concluded.

The video submission requires you to have at least one of your team members speak about your product. That means that your video presentation needs to have a voice over. You are welcome to show your faces, but it is not required. You need to submit the video presentation through DevPost. The format of your video is for you to decide. Here are some suggestions:

1. Screen Recording of your program with voiceover

2. PowerPoint with voice over

3. Video of your program running on an emulator/simulator with voice over