Code for Change is SHPE UF’s annual, now 24-hour hackathon!
The mission of this event is to empower students to foster positive community change using creative software and design solutions. Through workshops and mentorship, teams will work to create projects that can contribute to the betterment of society.

Requirements

Judging will hapen in person this year but the following is still required.

** A draft submission is due at midnight on Saturday February 7th **

Project submissions must include:

  • Description about what your project does
  • What technology you used
  • (optional) what each person did
  • Make a 1-2 minute demo video
  • Link your Github Repo

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

9 non-cash prizes
3rd Place
1 winner

Each person in the team will receive a Phone/Tablet holder.

2nd Place
1 winner

Each person in the team will receive an Anker Portable Power Bank.

1st Place
1 winner

Each person in the team will receive an Anker Bluetooth Speaker

[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 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 MongoDB Atlas
1 winner

*M5Stack IoT Kit* MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5Stack IoT Kit for you and each member of your team.

[MLH] Best Use of Vultr
1 winner

*Portable Screens and Vultr Plushies* Vultr empowers hackers to bring their high-performance projects to life instantly; providing everything from the speed of one-click deployment and scalable cloud compute, to specialized Vultr Cloud GPUs that can power AI-driven applications. We want you to push the limits of what can be built when infrastructure is no longer the bottleneck! Sign up for a Vultr account today and claim your free cloud credits! Take your next hack to the cloud with Vultr for a chance to win some awesome portable screens for you and your team!

[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 AI powered by Reach Capital
1 winner

Logitech Webcam and a chance to meet with the Reach Capital investors!

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Maria Isabel Herreros

Maria Isabel Herreros
Code for Change Lead / SHPE UF

Jorge Ramirez

Jorge Ramirez
VP Tech / SHPE UF

Lucas Giron

Lucas Giron
Aerospace Engineering Major / SHPE UF

Isabella Roman Ramirez

Isabella Roman Ramirez
Senior Ultra Cool Judge / SHPE UF

David Denis

David Denis
Tech Events Lead / SHPE UF

Judging Criteria

  • Complexity
    How difficult was the problem tackled with this project?
  • End-Product
    How well was this effort executed?
  • Vision
    How valuable is this project towards its category?
  • Creativity
    How creative is this project?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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