@NSBEHacks_UofT is back for a 4th time with a 24-hour, virtual hackathon! And this year, we're MLH affiliated!
You will have 24 hours to design, code, or build a software/hardware project while competing against other teams to win awesome prizes provided by our sponsors!
There will also be a career fair, networking opportunities and technical workshops! Come out to gain experience, diversify your portfolio and access job opportunities
Your idea must have been started and completed between March 5th 12:00 PM - March 6th 11:00 AM to be eligible for consideration at NSBEHacks 2022 you and your team must have been registered into this hackathon prior to March 5th.
Visit the link in @nsbehacks_uoft ‘s bio or https://www.nsbehacksuoft.ca to apply!
Email [email protected] for any questions.
Requirements
Your idea must have been started and completed between March 5th 12:00 PM - March 6th 11:00 AM to be eligible for consideration at NSBEHacks 2022 you and your team must have been registered into this hackathon prior to March 5th.
It is up to you how the judging criteria below is incorporated into your final video presentation! You decide the best format for your video presentation using these criteria:
- Wow factor
How creative has the group been in solving the challenge? Did they come up with a new idea, or did they follow existing patterns and solutions? Does it seem remarkable that someone could achieve this hack in just a day? - Execution
Does the hack work? Is the hack testable? The hack does not have to be perfect or production ready, but does the idea come to life with their demo? - Design
Did the group consider the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX)? How well designed is the demo? How are the graphics, or how is the human-computer interaction? Is it easy to use or does it require a lot of training to master the demo? - The Pitch
Hackers will also be judged on their pitch. Were they convincing enough, was it short and concise, and were they passionate about their project? The pitch can be a maximum of 3 minutes.
Prizes
Best Black Hack — AirPods Pro
Awarded to the team with the best hack that addresses an issue in the Black community. This challenge is open-ended - think outside of the box
First Place — New AirPods
Second Place — Blue Yeti X USB Microphone
Third Place — JBL Flip 5 Portable Speaker
Google Cloud — Google Branded Backpack
Build your hackathon project with a suite of secure storage, powerful compute, and integrated data analytics products provided by Google Cloud. See full list of products here: g.co/cloud.
Domain.com — PowerSquare Qi Wireless Phone Charge
Register a .tech domain name using Domain.com during the weekend. Each team may submit one entry per person on the team. Each winning team member will receive a PowerSquare Qi wireless phone charger.
GitHub — GitHub Octocat Statue, Plushy & Sticker bundle
GitHub is one of the best ways to collaborate, push code, get feedback, and show the world what you’ve built during a hackathon. To take it a step further, GitHub is now offering you access to industry tools, events & learning resources through something called GitHub Global Campus. Win this weekend’s Best Use of GitHub prize category, first by signing up for GitHub Global Campus and second by using a GitHub repository to host your hackathon project’s code! Make sure your use of GitHub stands out with a detailed ReadMe page, meaningful pull requests and collaboration history, and even a GitHub pages deployment!
Twilio — Twilio Swag Box GameGo Console
Twilio allows you to incorporate mobile messaging, phone calls and a ton of other awesome communication features right into your hackathon project using web service APIs. Are you building an e-commerce website and want to send text notifications or email confirmations once an order is completed? Or maybe your application needs to verify users based on their mobile numbers? Twilio makes all this possible and more. Build a hack that simplifies your life using any one of Twilio’s APIs for a chance to win a Twilio Swag Box and GameGo Console for you and each of your teammates!
AB InBev — Anker Wireless Charger Bundle
AB InBev is all about bringing people together and creating more cheers for a better world! Using whatever tools, hardware and/or software at your disposal, build a hack that leads us into a brighter future for a chance to win some amazing prizes for you and your team. Remember, AB inBev is looking for innovative projects that can possibly change the world in a positive way!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Adriana Williams
Temisan Iwere
Adebayo Adesanya
Guy Julien
Tawanda Chirenda
Olugbenga Olubanjo
Oti Ageyegbe
Deborah Chima
Judging Criteria
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Best Black Hack
Awarded to the team with the best hack that addresses an issue in the Black community. This challenge is open-ended - think outside of the box
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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