About the challenge

Ramblin' Hacks is a premier opportunity organized by the College of Computing at Georgia Tech for hackers with a wide range of skill levels, from veterans to first-time hackers, to learn and grow, while being exposed to unique networking opportunities with our corporate sponsors. A unique part of the our operation is the way judging is conducted, which places equal weight on the entrepreneurial viability of an idea as its technical brilliance. This underscores our emphasis on technology as a medium for development, echoing Georgia Tech's motto of "Service and Progress".

Participants will choose from one of three tracks: Smart Soccer (sponsored by US Soccer), Healthcare, and Finance. Each track's sponsor will present unique and interesting challenges that hackers will solve with ingenuity and precision to have real-world impact.

• Entrepreneurial - Business Value
  How well does the project address a real problem or need?
• Entrepreneurial - Innovation
  How original is the idea? What is the potential impact of this project if it were to be further developed? Does it address a real-world problem and offer a viable solution?
• Entrepreneurial - Viability
  Can the project be realistically implemented and sustained in the real world?
• Entrepreneurial - Scalability
  Does the team demonstrate a clear understanding of their target audience and scalability? How well can the project handle increased usage, data volume, or number of users?
• Technical - Technical Complexity
  How challenging was the project to develop from a technical standpoint? Did the team overcome significant technical hurdles?
• Technical - Functionality and Completeness
  How well does the project work? Are all the features implemented as intended? Is the project polished and complete?
• Technical - User Experience and Design
  How intuitive and user-friendly is the project? Is the design aesthetically pleasing and functional?
• Technical - Scalability
  Does the team demonstrate a clear understanding of their target audience and scalability? How well can the project handle increased usage, data volume, or number of users?
• Technical - Prototype Demo Presentation
  How well did the team present their project? Was the presentation clear, concise, and engaging? Did they effectively communicate the value and impact of their project?