About the challenge
Hack OKState is an annual 24-hour hackathon hosted by students at Oklahoma State University. Our goal is to create a collaborative environment for students of all backgrounds, experience levels, and majors to express their creative and innovative visions. We are excited to host our first event in an in-person-only fashion this year. We are happy to provide a safe and fun experience for hackers.
Get started
Check out our website for more information: https://hackokstate.com
Requirements
Submission Rules:
- 4 hackers maxium per team
- All code must be uploaded BEFORE the deadline and linked to Devpost
- Public frameworks and libraries are allowed. However, submitting only copied code will result in disqualification
Prizes
1st Place - Gaming Monitor
Each member of the team will receive a ASUS ROG 165Hz Gaming Monitor
2nd Place - Keychron K8 Keyboard
Each member of the team will receive a Keychron K8 Keyboard
3rd Place - AKG Pro Microphone
Each member of the team will receive a AKG Pro Microphone
Best Theme - Tile Mate
Each member of the team will receive a Tile Mate
Best New Team - 10,000mAh Power Bank
Each member of the team will receive a Anker 10k Power Bank
Best Use of AI - $500
MLH - Best AI Application Built with Cloudflare
Prize: Arduino Starter Kit,
Cloudflare is one of the world’s largest networks enabling hackers like you to build, deploy, and deliver trusted applications, no matter where you are! With Cloudflare, you’ll have all the building blocks to create a full-stack application; from C3 (create Cloudflare command line) instance deployment to object storage. You can even run GenAI (LLMs, text to image, Voice to text etc..) in the cloud and leverage your AI functionality via API requests using Cloudlfare’s Workers AI! Enjoy Cloudflare’s generous free tier to get started at no cost! This weekend, we want you to build an AI Application utilizing Cloudflare’s numerous services for a chance to win Arduino Kits for you and your team.
MLH - Best Use of ElevenLabs
Prize: 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 wireless earbuds!
MLH - Best Use of Gemini API
Prize: Google Swag Bag,
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 Snowflake
Prize: Arduino Tiny Machine Learning Kit,
Play with industry-leading LLMs on a single account using the Snowflake APIs. Adding AI capabilities into your application can be as simple as a single CURL command to Snowflake's REST API.
Build customized applications, RAG powered chat bots, or embed AI-powered features into your app in half the time with half the hassle. Get started for free with a special, student 120-day Snowflake trial and check out this repository for an example of the Snowflake REST API in action.
MLH - Best Use of Solana
Prize: M5Stack Development Kit,
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 Vultr Cloud
Prize: Portable Screens,
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 with your exclusive MLH promo code and claim your free cloud credits! Take your next hack to the cloud with Vultr for a chance to win some awesome prizes!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Nate Lannan
Thomas Kidd
Zach Wilson
Katy Wagner
Ricardo Mulino
Mailler
Christopher Crick
Tim Brown
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
How is your project unique to you? How does it stand out from other projects that are at Hacklahoma, or already out in the world? -
Technical Difficulty
Does it seem feasible that the project was able to be completed in 24 hours? Does the project seem like it was too difficult, too simple? -
Learning
Did you push yourself or minimize your skills and effort? Did you overcome any challenges or did you do it with your eyes closed? The risks you took play a big role here. -
Overall Execution
Overall, how does your project compare to the other projects given the above criteria? -
Code Submission
Did you submit your source code? -
Presentation
Did you display a presentation or explanation that clearly demonstrates your project, its features, and how well you meet the above criteria?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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