About the challenge
The SJSUHacks is a challenge for students to use their skills and creativity to come up with solutions that address pressing issues facing our world. The hackathon is centered around five categories: sustainability, education, health and wellness, entertainment, and social justice. Participants will be encouraged to think outside the box and develop innovative ideas that can make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
The challenge will provide participants with an opportunity to develop valuable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, while also gaining experience in using technology to address real-world problems.
Requirements
What to Build
Participants are required to build a working prototype or solution (such as a website, app, product, etc.) that addresses a specific challenge in one of the following categories:
- Sustainability
- Education
- Health and Wellness
- Social Justice
- Entertainment
Participants should use their skills and creativity to develop innovative solutions that have the potential to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. We encourage participants to think outside the box and push the boundaries of what is possible.
What to Submit
Participants should submit their projects on Devpost, including the following:
- A short video demo of their solution (up to 3 minutes in length) (Optional)
- A written description of the project, including the challenge it addresses, the intended audience, and how the solution was developed. Be sure to include any relevant data.
The submission should be clear, concise and provide a thorough explanation of the solution developed by the team. Participants are also encouraged to include any additional information or resources that may help the judges understand and evaluate their project.
Prizes
First Place
First Place Certificate
Popular project Award
Popular Award Certificate
Second Place
Second Place Certificate
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Jay Bade
Judging Criteria
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Best Overall and Public Voting
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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