About the challenge
Rocket Hacks is the first online hackathon of its kind, encouraging students to build solutions to real-world problems in a 40-hour online format, with workshops, resources, and networking opportunities way before the hackathon actually begins. It's happening July 12 - 14, with the inaugural ceremony at 7:00 pm PDT.
Get started
1. Register at stemplicityedu.com/rocket-hacks before the deadline of July 5. Spots may close before that date.
2. Join the Discord provided after registration.
3. Find your team, look out for our special events, and apply to Future Technology Leaders.
Requirements
What to Build
Will be released at the inaugural ceremony.
What to Submit
A link to your GitHub repository and the reflection/pitch submission.
Prizes
First Place Overall - Advanced Category
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Starter Kit ($95 value) x 4 members,
50% scholarship to Future Technology Leaders 2024 ($675 value) x 4 members
First Place Overall - Beginner Category
Raspberry Pi Zero W ($30 value) x 4 members,
25% scholarship to Future Technology Leaders 2024 ($338 value) x 4 members
Best UI/UX Design
4-month subscription to Figma Professional plan ($60 value),
15% scholarship to Future Technology Leaders ($202.50 value) x 4 members
Best Usage of AI/ML
$50 cash prize,
15% scholarship to Future Technology Leaders ($202.50 value) x 4 members
Participation Prize
$50 scholarship to Future Technology Leaders 2024.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Xipu Li
Jibril Moinuddin
Manil Mehta
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
Submissions will be judged based on their uniqueness. -
Technical Implementation
Submissions will be judged based on their complexity and progress of implementation. -
Venture Potential
Submissions will be judged based on how effectively they can be translated into a real-world venture.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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