Welcome to COUGARHACKS 2025
At COUGARHACKS, immerse yourself in an electrifying 24-hour hackathon, where you’ll collaborate with passionate builders, coders, and creators. From morning brainstorming sessions to late-night demos and awards, this high-energy event is a sprint of innovation, creativity, and skill-building.
Throughout the event, you'll have access to workshops, one-on-one mentorship, chess tournament, and fun activities to put your strategic thinking to the test. Whether you're coding away, singing karaoke with teammates, or brainstorming fresh ideas, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you're new to hacking or a seasoned developer, COUGARHACKS is the perfect environment to learn, collaborate, and bring your ideas to life. With delicious foods, fun, and focus, you'll leave the event inspired—maybe even with a prize in hand.
Join us at Caldwell University from April 26th to April 27th for 24 hours of innovation, teamwork, and creativity.
Tracks for this year's Hackathon:
EDUCATION
Shape the future of learning by developing innovative solutions that enhance education through technology.
HEALTH
Design groundbreaking projects that improve healthcare systems, promote wellness, and drive positive change in the health sector.
CREATIVE
Let your creativity soar with projects centered around art, design, media, and interactive experiences.
IOT (Internet of Things)
Build next-level solutions by connecting devices, sensors, and automation to address real-world challenges.
Requirements
- GitHub Repository link:
Submit a link to your project's public GitHub repository. Your repository must be created between April 26, 2025, and April 27, 2025.
- Optional Video Demo(highly recommended):
You may submit an optional video demo of your project, no longer than 2 minutes.
- In-Person Demo and Presentation:
Judging will take place on Sunday, April, between 5:00pm -6:00pm. All participants are expected to present their finished project in front of the judges during this time.
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Presentation Length: Your presentation should last no longer than 5 minutes.
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What to Cover: Your presentation should clearly explain:
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The problem your project solves.
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A walkthrough of your project's key features and functionality.
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Prizes
First Position
Second Position
Third Position
Forth Position
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Prof. Vlad Veksler
Dr. Steven Kreutzer
Dr. Bella Veksler
Judging Criteria
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Innovation/Technical Difficulty/Functionality/User Experience/Impact/Presentation/Use of Technology/Teamwork
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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