Howdy, friends!

With the ever-growing landscape of data points, from structured to unstructured, we invite you to use it to build your favorite hacks!

Whether you build something on the theme or not, focus on having fun. While we'd love to have you build something on the theme, our themes are only here for inspiration. Please build whatever you'd like!

Requirements

  • We require all teams to submit a 2 minute or less demo video.
  • Your code must be available in some sort of public repository. 
  • Your code and video must remain public post event if you want to continue being eligible for prizes. If your repo and video are not public we will select new winners. 
  • Your demo video must state the name of the hackathon at the beginning of the video. 
    • Ex. "Hey I'm Sam and this is my demo for AI Hackfest."
  • You must have completed all the registration steps on Devpost. 
    • Note that Hosted by MLH events require registration and check-in on MLH's event page.
    • Your email on all check in and registration platforms (Devpost, check-in form & MLH's event page) must match.
  • Your video must be created the weekend of the hackathon. 
  • We don't allow you to submit your project to other hackathons.
  • You can no longer submit projects that include prior work.
  • There is no maximum or minimum team size, but we've noticed that teams perform best when they have a maximum of 4 hackers.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

3 non-cash prizes
Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry
1 winner

GoDaddy Registry is giving you everything you need to be the best hacker no matter where you are. Register your domain name with GoDaddy Registry for a chance to win a Hack from Home Kit! Each Kit contains wireless earbuds, blue light glasses, selfie ring light and a pouch for easy transport.

Build with GoDaddy Registry -> http://hackp.ac/godaddyregistry

Best Use of Open Data
1 winner

Honoring the project that effectively utilizes publicly available open datasets to address a real-world problem or challenge, promoting transparency and collaboration. Winners take home laptop stands or gift cards!

Database Explorer Award
1 winner

Learn and use a non-traditional database (relational database) solution this weekend and stand a chance to win travel bags or gift cards!

Make sure to mention which database you used on your project's devpost page.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Major League Hacking

Major League Hacking

Judging Criteria

  • Learning
    Did the team stretch themselves? Did they try to learn something new? What kind of projects have they worked on before?
  • Adherence to Theme
    Does the hack adhere to the event's theme? Does it implement that theme fully or just partially?
  • Design
    Did the team put thought into the user experience? How well designed is the interface?
  • Technology
    How technically impressive was the hack? Was the technical problem the team tackled difficult? Did it use a particularly clever technique or did it use many different components? Did the technology involved make you go "Wow"?
  • Originality
    Has this project been done before at hackathons in the past? How creative is their project in solving the problem at hand?
  • Completion
    Does the hack work? Did the team achieve everything they wanted?

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