Welcome to Codestorm Hackathon!
CodeStorm Hackathon is your opportunity to showcase your innovation, skills, and creativity in software development! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, CodeStorm offers multiple tracks designed to challenge your abilities, foster collaboration, and allow you to build practical solutions using the latest technologies.
Why Participate?
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a rising star in tech, this is your chance to work on cutting-edge projects, meet like-minded innovators, and potentially land a full-time role with FIYGE!
Why You Should Join:
- CAD $10,000 prize for each track winner! (2 tracks in total)
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Work on real-world tech challenges: from workflow automation to data migration and more!
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Full-time career opportunities—impress us, and we’ll fast-track your application!
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Food, fun, and swag - because what’s a hackathon without them?!
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On-site support from FIYGE engineers to guide you through the challenges!
Special Incentive: The first 50 participants to register in person at our kickoff event will receive a special participation incentive.
Don’t miss out—spaces are filling fast! Come hack, network, and create your way to the top at the CodeStorm Hackathon.
Will you be the one to claim the crown?
Hackathon Tracks:
Track 1 - FIYGE:
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Form Builder: Design a form generator that integrates seamlessly into FIYGE's ERP system.
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Rule Engine: Develop a no-code rule engine to automate business logic visually.
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Custom Dashboards: Create customizable dashboards with real-time data visualizations.
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Third-Party Integrations/Migrations: Connect FIYGE with services like Clio, Lawlogix, Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, etc.
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AI Services: Build an AI app that adds value to FIYGE's ecosystem, using FIYGE as the backend
Futher documentation and instructions will be provided on kickoff day.
Track 2 - Tacenda:
Build & Design amazing features of AI in 22 Days — And Win Big!
Are you ready to transform industries with AI? Join us for an exhilarating and extended hackathon where your creativity and technical skills will be unleashed to build something truly groundbreaking. Whether it’s AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, or an entirely new concept, the stage is yours to innovate!
This is more than just a hackathon—this is an opportunity to build a start-up from scratch in just 22 days and pitch to top-tier investors at York Angels Investors - Canada’s second largest Angel Group- for a chance to raise $500K to $3 million. It’s a race to create the future of AI, and the rewards are huge!
What’s in it?
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Create Impact: Use your tech skills and creativity to develop an AI-powered app or product that could transform industries. The potential is limitless!
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Raise Major Capital: The winning team will have the unique opportunity to secure up to $3 million in investment through York Angel Investors
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This is in addition to CAD $10,000 winning amount.
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Build a Business: This isn’t just about building an app—it’s about building a market-ready company. You’ll learn how to turn your idea into a viable product, backed by a solid business plan and investor-ready pitch.
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Expert Mentorship: You won’t be alone. Along the way, you’ll receive guidance from seasoned mentors who will help you refine your product, your business model, and your pitch.
What You’ll Do:
In this 22-day journey, you’ll move from concept to company. Whether your vision involves revolutionizing healthcare, optimizing business processes, or crafting new consumer experiences, we’ll guide you through a structured process to bring your ideas to life.
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Innovate and build: Start with an idea, and turn it into an AI-powered app or product that has the potential to transform industries.
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Develop your business: Create a business plan, forecast financials, and prepare a pitch that will attract real investors.
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Pitch for success: The grand finale is your chance to present your company to a panel of investors and experts, competing for up to $3 million in funding.
Guided Build and Demo Days:
Throughout the hackathon, you’ll follow a guided build structure designed to help you reach key milestones and refine your product and pitch along the way. At each stage, you’ll be required to submit your progress and receive feedback to keep you on track and ensure you’re always improving.
As you progress, you’ll participate in demo days designed to help you perfect your pitch. Each demo day is an opportunity to refine your messaging, improve your delivery, and sharpen your focus. You’ll get real-time feedback from mentors to ensure your pitch resonates with investors.
The Opportunity to Win Big:
This is your chance to unleash your potential. The next big thing in AI is waiting to be built—and it could be yours. With the right product, a solid business case, and a killer pitch, you could walk away not just with a working MVP, but with a company poised for growth and backed by serious capital.
It’s time to bring your ideas to life. Whether it’s AI automation, predictive models, or something the world hasn’t even imagined yet—the opportunity is here. 22 days to build. 22 days to pitch. 22 days to win.
Are you ready to innovate, create, and win big?
Are you ready to take on the challenge and shape the future of AI?
Join us at CodeStorm, where creativity meets technology, and be part of the movement to transform how businesses operate. Registration is open now, and we can’t wait to see what you build!
Requirements
Each participant is required to submit their project individually. Team submissions will not be accepted. Participants must start their projects after the official hackathon start time, following the kickoff event on November 9th 2024, 10:00 AM
All submissions must meet the following requirements:
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Open Source License: Projects must be submitted under a permissive open-source license such as MIT or Apache 2.0, allowing FIYGE to use the code for both personal and commercial purposes.
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Video Submission: A 3-5 minute video demonstrating the project, including its architecture, design decisions, and test cases.
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Code Submission: The full codebase must be submitted via GitHub or an equivalent platform, along with comprehensive documentation and test cases.
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Project Timeline: All projects must be started and completed within the hackathon timeframe. Pre-existing code or projects are not allowed unless significantly modified for this event.
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Adherence to JSON Schema: Depending on the track, the submission must adhere to the JSON schema and exhibit full functionality in its respective track.
Participants must submit their final projects by December 10th, 2024 11:45 PM from home.
Prizes
There will be a $10,000 cash prize for each track winner, across 2 different tracks. Additionally, the first 50 participants to register for the event (in-person at the kick-off event) will receive a special participation incentive as a token of appreciation for attending the hackathon. Please note that while there are 2 tracks in the hackathon, a winner is not guaranteed for each track. If the judges determine that no submission in a particular track meets the required standards of functionality, creativity, and technical execution, a winner may not be selected for that track.
Track 1 Submission Requirements:
Each submission must include the following deliverables to be considered for judging:
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Source Code: Provide the full source code for your solution, organized and documented clearly. Ensure that your repository is accessible and contains all necessary files to run your project.
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Demo Video: Record a 3-5 minute video showcasing your project. This should include a brief explanation of the problem you're solving, a demonstration of key features, and a walkthrough of the code's architecture.
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Documentation: Include clear, step-by-step instructions on how to run your solution. This should cover any installation steps, dependencies, and integration points with FIYGE's backend or third-party services.
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Sample Data/Examples: Submit sample workflows, forms, rules, or dashboards that demonstrate your solution in action. Use realistic data to show how your project addresses the hackathon’s goals.
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Additional Deliverables (if applicable): For tracks like third-party integration, provide example API credentials file and instructions on how to authenticate and use the external services.
All submissions must be completed and submitted through Devpost by the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted. Make sure your code is clean, well-documented, and follows best practices to ensure smooth judging.
We look forward to seeing your innovative solutions in action. Good luck, and happy coding!
Track 2 Submission Requirements:
Disclosed and discussed during the kickoff meeting.
Prizes
FIYGE Prize
Tacenda Capital Prize
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Tushar Takkar
CEO StormAPI
Emma Fuller
Deputy ED, York Angels Investors
Ajay Malhotra
Chairman, York Angels Investors
Alban Jerome
VC, Tacenda Capital
Ali Hassan
Software Engineer, FIYGE
Judging Criteria
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Functionality
How well does the project meet the specific technical requirements of the track? Does it perform the required functions? -
Presentation
How effectively is the project presented in the demo video? This includes the explanation of the architecture, the design decisions, and the overall clarity of the presentation. -
Creativity
How innovative and user-friendly is the solution? Unique approaches to solving the challenge will be awarded additional points. -
Technical Execution
The quality of the codebase, how well the solution adheres to best practices, and the overall technical completeness of the project.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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