About the challenge
Hit the Road with HackBeanpot!
HackBeanpot 2025 is rolling out, and this road trip is gonna be legendary! We’re taking detours into uncharted technologies, making unexpected pit stops for creativity, and rolling down the windows to let innovation flow. (Oh, and did we mention our trunk is overflowing with free food, road trip souvenirs, and enough caffeine to keep your coding fuel gauge full the whole ride?)
Whether you’re a highway hacker with miles of experience, a total road trip rookie, or somewhere in between, there’s a place for you in our caravan. Along the way, you’ll tackle creative challenges, share stories with fellow travelers, and cruise through a weekend of discovery and fun!
So grab the wheel, pack your ideas, and let’s make HackBeanpot 2025 a road trip to remember!
Get started
February 7-9, 2025 @Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Requirements
Please review the submission requirements here. All hacker submissions must meet requirements detailed in the document.
Prizes
Detour Dreams - Most creative / goofy
For the hackers that take the most unexpected turns. Just like the random roadside attractions or unique travel games, these projects embrace out-of-the-box thinking and bring the fun to the forefront. Whether it’s solving a problem no one thought existed or creating the ultimate goofy road trip companion, this is your chance to let your imagination run wild!
Leave No Trace - Social impact / sustainability
Inspired by the principles of sustainable travel, this category challenges hackers to create projects that reduce environmental impact or promote social good. Whether it’s optimizing eco-friendly routes, reducing waste, or encouraging greener habits, these solutions ensure the journey leaves behind nothing but inspiration!
First Pit Stop - Best Beginner
New hackers, welcome to the journey! Though this is just the start of your journey, we encourage you to step headfirst into new tools, embrace challenges, and soak up knowledge. This category is for those just starting their tech road trip. Make your mark as you explore and learn!
Canyon Climbers - Most Technically Challenging
For those who tackle steep, daunting challenges in tech, rising to the occasion like climbing a canyon wall.
Scenic Route - Best UI/UX
For those who understand that the journey is just as important as the destination, this prize challenges you to create a hack that has a beautiful, intuitive, and usable front-end. Your UI/UX should feel like cruising down a scenic route with stunning views and smooth navigation.
The Road Trip of a Lifetime - Best Overall
For the hack that makes the best memories—combining creativity, innovation, and functionality into a perfect adventure.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Anika Rabenhorst
Melody Liu
Sreya Katabathuni
Ranadeep Singh
Dhivas Sugumar
Devina Raithatha
David Yan
Naresh Kumar Miryala
Jenn Der
Devan Gross
Ifteda A.
Frank Kulak
Akshay Dupuguntla
Devan Gross
Wei He
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
How creative is the project? How imaginative is the project? How unique/different is it from the rest? -
Impact
How much social impact does the project make? -
Learning and Growth
How much did they learn and challenge themselves? Did they have to learn a new language or a tech stack? -
Technical Difficulty
The project must be functional for it to be considered technically difficult. How challenging are the technical problems they solve in their project (and do they do so cleanly/efficiently)? -
UI/UX
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