AI@UCI AWS CloudHacks 2025

Welcome to AI@UCI AWS CloudHacks 2025 — a student-led hackathon focused on building impactful and innovative projects using Amazon Web Services (AWS)! Whether you're deploying serverless apps, exploring AI with Bedrock, or integrating powerful cloud tools into real-world solutions, this is the place to turn your ideas into reality.

This 4-day hybrid event is open to all students looking to level up their cloud development skills while collaborating with passionate peers. You'll gain access to AWS workshops, mentorship, food, prizes, and a platform to showcase your project to AWS professionals — all in a supportive, high-energy environment.

Hackathon Schedule Day 1: Friday, May 9 — Kickoff + Hacking Starts

Location: DBH 6th Floor (DBH 6011)

  • 5:00 PM — Check-in & Wristbands (Bring Student ID)

  • 6:00 PM — Opening Ceremony + Snacks & Water

  • 6:30 PM — AWS Workshop Account Setup

  • 7:00 PM — Hacking Begins!

  • 7:30 PM — Venue Closes
    The Hub will be boothing

Day 2: Saturday, May 10 — Workshops & Cloud Building

Location: Doheny Beach ABCD / Cross Cultural Center

  • 10:30 AM — Check-In + Breakfast
    Cross Cultural Center, Ring Room

  • 10:30 AM — Serverless Application Workshop

  • 1:40 PM — CCC Venue Closes

  • 2:00 PM — Team Lunch

  • 4:00 PM — Venue Reopens at Student Center (Doheny Beach ABCD)

  • 4:00 PM — AWS Bedrock Workshop

  • 6:00 PM — Dinner

  • 8:00 PM — Venue Closes

Day 3: Sunday, May 11 — Final Build + Submissions

Location: Doheny Beach ABCD

  • 11:00 AM — Check-In & Hacking Resumes - Dohney Beach ABCD

  • 12:00 PM — Lunch

  • 5:50 PM — Project Submissions Due

  • 6:00 PM — Dinner

  • 8:00 PM — Venue Closes

Day 4: Monday, May 12 — Virtual Judging

Location: Virtual

  • 5:00 PM — Judging by Mike Glover, AWS Senior Architect

 

Join us to learn, build, and grow — with support from AWS, experienced mentors, and a vibrant community of student builders. Let’s create something amazing together. 💡☁️

Requirements

To officially submit your project for AI@UCI AWS CloudHacks 2025, your team must provide the following on Devpost by 5:50 PM on Sunday, May 11:

Required for Submission:

  1. Project Title and Description
    Clearly explain what your project does, what problem it solves, and how you used AWS services in your solution.

  2. GitHub Repository
    Include a link to your publicly accessible GitHub repository. Make sure your code is well-organized and includes:

    • A README.md with setup instructions

    • Technologies used

    • Team member names and contributions

  3. 3–5 Minute Demo Video
    Upload a video (YouTube, Vimeo, or other unlisted links accepted) that:

    • Demonstrates your working project

    • Explains the problem and how your solution works

    • Highlights your use of AWS tools and any key technical components

  4. Optional: Project Images or Screenshots
    Feel free to upload any pictures, UI mockups, architecture diagrams, or screenshots to help judges visualize your work.

 

Submissions will be judged based on creativity, technical difficulty, usefulness, and how well AWS services were integrated. Good luck, and we can’t wait to see what you build! 🚀

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$450+ in prizes
+ other prizes
First Overall
$450 in cash
1 winner

Second Overall
1 winner

Amazon Echo

Third Overall
1 winner

Echo Dot or Firestick 4K + $15 Amazon Gift Card

Track Prizes
4 winners

$30 Amazon Gift Cards Each

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Vyom Shah

Sriharshini Gubbala

Christian Phan

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation & Creativity
    How original or unique is the idea? Judges look for creative solutions or novel applications that stand out from typical projects
  • Technical Difficulty
    How challenging was the project to build? This includes backend complexity, AWS integration, and use of advanced algorithms or systems.
  • Impact & Usefulness
    Does the project solve a real problem or offer practical value? Judges consider how beneficial or applicable the solution is
  • Effective Use of AWS Services
    How well are AWS tools used? Points for thoughtful, central integration of services like Lambda, Bedrock, or S3 in your project.
  • Clarity & Quality of Presentation
    Is the project clearly explained? Judges value clean demos and READMEs that effectively showcase what the project does and how it works.

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