About the challenge

ACMHacks is a weekend-long hackathon where students from UCSC and various other institutions come together to collaborate on software projects. This year, the event returns online in October. Throughout the weekend, participants will immerse themselves in building, learning, and creating technology from the ground up. Whether it’s websites, mobile apps, or any other innovative tech project, the possibilities are endless! Alongside the hands-on hacking experience, participants will have the chance to explore new topics, enhance their skills, and connect with like-minded peers.

The hackathon will be held remotely, with the exceptions of the opening and award ceremony. Hacking will begin Friday October 10th at 7pm, and end on Sunday October 12th at 11am.

The only in-person aspects of it will be the opening ceremony on Friday from 5-7pm (with a keynote speaker) and the closing/award ceremony on Sunday from 5-6pm.

Get started

Register: https://forms.gle/gY9bAyfssEir8TW48

Requirements

What to Submit

Participants should submit their project on Devpost. This should include: 

  1. A brief project description explaining the solution and its alignment with the theme.
  2. A link to the project’s public GitHub repository, including source code and any supporting materials.
  3. A breif 2-5 minute video presentation expalaining the project
  4. Documentation (optional but encouraged) outlining any technical details, installation instructions, or future plans for the project.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

7 non-cash prizes
Best Overall - 1st Place
1 winner

Prize of the winner's choosing w/ total equivalent of $600

Best Overall - 2nd Place
1 winner

Prize of the winner's choosing w/ total equivalent of $300

Best Overall - 3rd Place
1 winner

Prize of the winner's choosing w/ total equivalent of $200

Best AI/ML Project
1 winner

Prize of the winner's choosing w/ total equivalent of $100

Best Bioinformatics/Health Projects
1 winner

Prize of the winner's choosing w/ total equivalent of $100

Best Beginner Project
1 winner

Prize of the winner's choosing w/ total equivalent of $100

Best Community/Environment Impact
1 winner

Prize of the winner's choosing w/ total equivalent of $100

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

MJ Ramos

MJ Ramos
Product @ Google

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation
    How novel and creative is the project idea?
  • Technical Complexity
    How challenging was the project to implement?
  • Execution
    How well was the project executed? Is it functional and user-friendly?
  • Beginner-Friendly
    (If applicable) Does the project show promise and achievement from a beginner team?
  • Impact
    What is the potential impact of the project? How well does it address real-world problems?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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