About the challenge

Welcome to the Apple Hacks Digital Learnathon! This 72-hour learnathon is dedicated to empowering new hackers by providing an immersive educational experience. Participants will learn new skills, collaborate with peers, and create impactful projects that promote mental well-being. Join us from September 6th to September 8th and be part of an inspiring event designed to foster innovation and community.

Get started

  • Register: Sign up on Devpost and join our Discord server for event updates and communications.
  • Attend Workshops: Participate in our series of workshops on Zoom to gain the skills needed for your project.
  • Form Teams: Network with other participants on Discord to form teams or work individually.
  • Build Your Project: Apply what you've learned to create a project that addresses the prompt.
  • Submit Your Project: Submit your final project on Devpost by 5 PM on September 8th!

Requirements

What to Build

Create a project that helps increase mental well-being. This could be an app, a website, or any digital solution that promotes mental health. Your project should be innovative, impactful, and well-implemented.

What to Submit

  • Project Link: A link to your working project (e.g., GitHub repo, live demo).
  • Video: A 2-3 minute video explaining your project, its purpose, and how it works.
  • Description: A detailed description of your project, including the technologies used, challenges faced, and future improvements.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$CAD 5,100 in prizes
1-year subscription license of Axure RP Team Edition
1 winner

Interview Buddy Vouchers
1 winner

1-year free of 1Password Families
8 winners

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Kaustubh Prabhakar

Kaustubh Prabhakar

Stepan Mikhailiuk

Stepan Mikhailiuk

Manasi Sharma

Manasi Sharma

Georgiy Nefedov

Georgiy Nefedov

Qihang Yu

Qihang Yu

Sai Kumar Arava

Sai Kumar Arava

Sri Bhargav krishna Adusumilli

Sri Bhargav krishna Adusumilli

Jiaxi Yang

Jiaxi Yang

Ayushi

Ayushi

Meghana Puvvadi

Meghana Puvvadi

Sumit Ranjan

Sumit Ranjan

Kaushik Sathupadi

Kaushik Sathupadi

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation and Creativity
    Originality: How unique and innovative is the solution? Creativity: Does the project demonstrate creative problem-solving?
  • Technical Complexity
    Functionality: How well does the project function technically? Technical Challenge: What level of technical difficulty does the project tackle? Use of Technologies: How effectively are different technologies integrated?
  • Implementation and Design
    User Interface: Is the interface user-friendly and visually appealing? User Experience: How intuitive and accessible is the project? Design Consistency: Is there a consistent and professional design throughout?
  • Impact and Feasibility
    Real-World Impact: Does the project address a real-world problem or need? Feasibility: How practical and feasible is the project for real-world application? Scalability: Can the project be scaled up or extended further?

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