Mindfulness Hacks is a hackathon by the Student Code Alliance that’s open to everyone, uniting students, coders, and mindfulness enthusiasts in a unique challenge to innovate for mental well-being. This event isn’t just for experienced developers; it’s designed to welcome all backgrounds and skill levels, making it an inclusive space for anyone passionate about technology and mental health.
Participants from the Student Code Alliance community and beyond will collaborate to build apps, tools, and platforms that promote calm, focus, and resilience in today’s fast-paced world. Through workshops led by mental health professionals and tech mentors, everyone will have the chance to grow both their technical abilities and mindfulness practices.
By joining Mindfulness Hacks, participants become part of a larger mission to create technology that truly supports well-being. It’s a powerful opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, explore the impact of mindfulness in tech, and help inspire a mindful tech culture for all.
Requirements
This event invites participants to create any type of program, app, or code of any kind that supports mental wellness. From apps that encourage mindfulness practices to programs that help manage stress, anxiety, or focus, your project can be anything that promotes a healthier, more balanced life.
Participants can work individually or in teams to design solutions that make a real impact on mental health. Whether you’re an experienced developer or a newcomer, this hackathon is your chance to blend innovation with compassion, building technology that truly makes a difference. Throughout the event, workshops and resources will be available to guide and inspire your project.
A detailed rubric will be provided below to help you understand what we’re looking for in the judging process. Projects will be evaluated on criteria such as originality, technical execution, potential impact on mental health, and overall user experience.
Prizes
Certopus Verifed Ceritifcates
Offering Certificate Credits, which you can use to issue lifelong verifiable certificates to your participants, product demo, winners, speakers, volunteers, etc, at no cost.
Interview Cake Licenses
Offering coding prep for individuals to ace software engineering job questions and learn more about the field!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Viraj Kope
Rishit Rana
Srividya Mudaliar
Arjun Pendharkar
Student Code Alliance
Siddharth Santhosh
Student Code Alliance
Judging Criteria
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Technical Achievement (10 Points)
What to Look For: How well did you code your project? Did you use any cool technology in a smart way? Great projects will show that you know advanced coding skills and have organized your work well. -
Creativity/Innovation (10 Points)
What to Look For: How original is your project? Does it have special features or ideas that make it different from others? Super creative projects will make people think in new ways! -
Technical Execution (10 Points)
What to Look For: How well did you put your project together? Check if it runs smoothly and has no big mistakes. A well-executed project works well and doesn’t have many errors. -
Impact (10 Points)
What to Look For: Can your project help people with mental health? Does it tackle important issues and show how it can make things better for users? High-impact projects will have clear benefits for others. -
Relevance to Mental Health (10 Points)
What to Look For: How well does your project relate to real mental health problems? Does it focus on important concerns that people face today? Projects that are very relevant will connect with real-life challenges. -
Presentation (10 Points)
What to Look For: How clearly did you explain your project? Did you communicate your ideas in a way that’s easy to understand? A strong presentation will catch the audience’s attention and explain why your project is valuable.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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