About ImmerseGT
ImmerseGT is the world's largest XR hackathon created by the Georgia Tech Startup Exchange and Georgia Tech Extended Reality to equip students with the skills and community needed to succeed in the extended reality industry. Through community building and learning opportunities, ImmerseGT aims to inspire the next generation of tech entrepreneurs and prepare them for the demands of this rapidly-evolving field.
ImmerseGT focuses on fostering innovation and creativity in the VR/AR/MR industry by providing valuable networking and learning opportunities for students. As the extended reality industry continues to grow, ImmerseGT strives to build a community of like-minded individuals and equip students with the skills needed to succeed in this field, which is increasingly important in traditional tech roles.
Please apply through the website and not devpost.
Schedule
The schedule can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/scheduleXR (Subject to change).
Requirements
Submission Process
Participants must submit their projects by the deadline of Sunday, April 6, 2023 at 8 a.m. EST using the Devpost provided to each team. Submissions must be on Devpost which must include:
1. a description of the project (around 100 words)
2. a demo video
1. 30-60 sec for in-person participants
2. 1-2 min for virtual participants including a full walkthrough of their product
3. a link to their GitHub with MIT License
Prizes
ImmerseGT: Best Overall
Awarded to the team with the most innovative, impactful, and impressive project created during the hackathon.
$1000+ cash value (split among winning team and Automatic admission to Create-X startup launch program
ImmerseGT: Intelligent Immersion Track Winner
Integrate artificial intelligence with XR and redefine the user experience through smart, adaptive applications.
$600+ cash value (split among winning team) & GroKit Steam Keys
ImmerseGT: Gaming, Health & Fitness Track Winner
Revolutionize gaming and fitness by developing XR experiences that improve performance, health, and interactivity.
$600+ cash value (split among winning team) & GroKit Steam Keys
ImmerseGT: Lifestyle Track Winner
Use XR to reimagine the experiences that shape our lives, from how we socialize and express ourselves to how we work and relax
$600+ cash value (split among winning team)
Niantic Track Winner
Build immersive, location-based AR experiences using Niantic’s cutting-edge AR tools and platforms
$600+ cash value (split among winning team)
Meshy: GenAI 3D Excellence Track Winner
Generate stunning 3D assets instantly with Meshy AI to power your XR experiences and creative projects.
1-year Meshy Max memorship (for every winning team member ($576 x 4), 1 best-selling Amazon projector, feature on Meshy’s social media platforms
Snap AR 1st Place Track Winner
Create innovative XR experiences using Snap AR and Snapchat Spectacles to blend digital and real-world interactions.
1st place: 4x Nintendo Switch
Snap AR 2nd Place Track Winner
Create innovative XR experiences using Snap AR and Snapchat Spectacles to blend digital and real-world interactions.
2nd place: 4x Soundview Speaker
Snap AR 3rd Place Track Winner
Create innovative XR experiences using Snap AR and Snapchat Spectacles to blend digital and real-world interactions.
3rd place: 4x Elexa Power Bank (20000mAH)
Snap AR Track Honorable Mention
Create innovative XR experiences using Snap AR and Snapchat Spectacles to blend digital and real-world interactions.
Honorable Mention: 4x Elexa Power Bank (20000mAH)
MLH: Best Use of MongoDB Atlas || M5GO IoT Starter Kit
MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team.
MLH: Best .Tech Domain Name || Blue Snowball Microphone & a Free .Tech Domain Name for up to 10 years!
Make your Team's Achievements timeless: Win a .Tech Domain Name for up to 10 years to Showcase and Expand Your Project, Plus 4 Blue Snowball Mics for Effortless Collaboration on Zoom, empowering you to build even more cool things together!
MLH: Best Use of Gemini API || Google Branded Backpacks
It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project?
Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice
Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers
Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more
Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend?
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
ImmerseGT Judges
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
We want hackers to create a project that makes you say “wow” and tell all your friends about it. We're looking for projects that think so far outside the box that you begin to wonder why there was a box at all in the first place. -
Technical Complexity
In only 36 hours, hackers manage to build projects with remarkably complex infrastructures built on excitingly advanced frameworks. We hope to see projects that are really running some beautiful code or hardware under the hood. -
Social Impact
We're looking for hacks that are the blueprints for change that will impact future generations in humanity's most pressing areas of concern in the coming years.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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