Dates
- Hackathon Dates: June 15-16, 2024
- Submission Deadline: June 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM
- Judging and Winner Announcement: June 16, 2024, at 7:00 PM
Eligibility
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Participants:
- Open to individuals aged 18 and older.
- Teams can consist of 1-5 members.
- Participants must register individually or as a team by June 10, 2024.
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Team Composition:
- Teams can be formed prior to the event or during the team formation session on June 15, 2024.
- Each participant can only be part of one team.
Project and Submission Requirements
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What to Build:
- Develop a software application, tool, or system that leverages AI to address real-world challenges within the Miami tech ecosystem.
- Projects can be focused on any area, with a special track for HealthTech innovations.
- Use leading AI platforms, models, and APIs provided during the event.
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What to Submit:
- Project Title and Team Name: Clearly state the title of your project and the name of your team.
- Abstract: A brief summary (100-200 words) describing your project, its purpose, and its key features.
- Problem Statement: Outline the problem your project aims to solve and its significance.
- Technical Details: Include an architecture diagram, technology stack, and detailed implementation description.
- Demonstration: Submit a 3-5 minute video demo and be prepared for a live presentation.
- Source Code: Provide a link to your project’s public GitHub repository, including a comprehensive ReadMe file.
- User Documentation: Include a user guide and detailed technical documentation.
- Additional Materials: Submit a pitch deck and any supporting files.
Prizes
- Grand Prize
- Runner-Up
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection
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Criteria:
- Innovation and Creativity (25%): Originality and creativity of the idea.
- Technical Complexity (25%): Complexity and difficulty of the technical implementation.
- Impact and Relevance (20%): Potential impact on the Miami tech ecosystem and relevance to the problem statement.
- Presentation and Demo (20%): Clarity and effectiveness of the project presentation and demo.
- Documentation and Usability (10%): Quality of the project documentation and overall usability of the solution.
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Judging Process:
- Projects will be evaluated by a panel of judges consisting of industry experts, tech leaders, and community stakeholders.
- Each project will be scored based on the judging criteria.
- The top projects will be selected for the final round of presentations and live Q&A.
- Winners will be announced at the closing ceremony on June 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
By participating in HackinMiami, you agree to comply with these rules and any additional guidelines provided by the event organizers. We look forward to seeing your innovative solutions and celebrating the vibrant Miami tech community together!
Feel free to adjust specific details as necessary based on event plans and prize specifics.