Engineering is fundamentally about solving the world’s problems with practical solutions. Unfortunately, the current global climate has meant that many Engineers have not had time or access to the facilities required to realise their innovative solutions to the world’s many problems.

Thus we have decided to host the 2021 CUES Hackathon! The theme is about as broad as it gets: Global Solutions. We are excited to see what you can hack, build and scrap together to create a practical solution to any problem that affects anyone, anywhere!

We have partnered with several renowned companies and wonderful Cambridge societies including Impact Through Innovation Cambridge (ITIC) and Cambridge University International Development Society (CUID) to bring you some amazing challenge ideas, workshops and more! 

Timeline
  • 2 March 5:30 PM     ITIC Prototyping Workshop
  • 4 March                    Submit the provisional challenge form
  • 5 March                    DevPost page published (Teams can create project page)
  • 6 March 10:00 AM   Opening ceremony on Teams (Give away £10.00 food voucher)
  • 6 March 8:00 PM     Deadline for DevPost project creation (You can still edit your project afterwards)
  • 7 March 4:30 PM     Deadline for DevPost submission
  • 7 March 5:00 PM     Closing ceremony: Team presentation with Q&A
  • 7 March 6:45 PM     Closing ceremony: Prize announcement

Please check out our reimbursement guideline in the "Rules" section.

Eligibility

Students from all disciplines and years are encouraged to join together and innovate using a variety of skills. The Hackathon is open to all university students. However, each team must at least have one member from the University of Cambridge. Reimbursement is limited to University of Cambridge students only.

Requirements

We welcome all types of projects, not limited to software applications, physical prototypes and models, logistical solutions, computer simulations and even research investigations. There are awards for several categories and even some provided by our partnering companies and societies.  Applicants must submit the project onto DevPost before 4:30 pm GMT on 7 March Sunday. 

Shortlisted groups will have the opportunity to present their projects to the judging panel at the closing ceremony. All awards will be announced during the closing ceremony.

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Prizes

3 non-cash prizes
CUES challenge winner
3 winners

CUiD challenge winner
1 winner

BP challenge winner
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Dr Alexandre J Kabla

Dr Alexandre J Kabla
University of Cambridge, Impact Through Innovation Cambridge guest judge

Archit Sharma

Archit Sharma
Cambridge University International Development Society

Donna Golach

Donna Golach
Start up entrepreneur

Dr Ronan Daly

Dr Ronan Daly
Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge

Judging Criteria

  • Abstract
    Shortlisted teams will have 6 minutes to present their projects (4 Mins presentation + 2 Mins Q&A). Winners are selected by the judging panel.

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