ABOUT THE HACKATHON

WiCS Hacks is Arizona State University’s student-led hackathon hosted by the Women in Computer Science (WiCS) club. This inclusive, beginner-friendly event is open to all ASU students, with a mission to empower women and non-binary individuals in tech through innovation, collaboration, and community. Whether you're a first-time hacker or a seasoned coder, WiCS Hacks is a safe and supportive space to build impactful projects, learn new skills, and connect with passionate peers and mentors.

 

Get started

Beginner-Friendly Workshops – We’ll kick off the event with guided presentation to help you hit the ground running.

Prizes and Swag – Compete for cool prizes and take home exclusive swag!

Networking Opportunities – Meet recruiters and engineers from our sponsor companies.

Inclusive Vibes – We’re committed to creating a welcoming space for everyone, especially underrepresented folks in STEM.

Requirements

What to Build

Participants are encouraged to build innovative tech solutions that address a real-world problem or align with one of our hackathon’s tracks

Your project can be a:

  • Web or mobile app

  • Hardware prototype

  • Data science/ML model

  • Any creative tech solution!

 

What to Submit

  1. Project Description – What your project does, the problem it solves, and how it works.

  2. Team Members – Add all team members who worked on the project.

  3. Demo Video (1–3 minutes) – Show your project in action! Walk us through the user experience and features.

  4. GitHub Repo or Code Files – Share your source code so judges can see your implementation. (DON'T FORGET to make it public before submission)

  5. Devpost Submission Form – Make sure to answer all required fields and include any track you're submitting to.

✨ Bonus: Clearly explain any APIs, tools, or datasets used, and highlight what you learned during the process!

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$1,305 in prizes
Monitor
$200 in cash
1 winner

1x3, prizes, per team member

Amazon echo
$170 in cash
1 winner

1x3 prizes, per team member

Digital Camera
$170 in cash
1 winner

1x3, prizes, per team member

Projector
$150 in cash
1 winner

1x3 prizes, per team member

Perplexity Merch
$150 in cash
1 winner

1x3, prizes, per team member

Stanley
$120 in cash
1 winner

1x3 prizes, per team member

JBL Headphones
$100 in cash
1 winner

1x3 prizes, per team member

Ring light
$100 in cash
1 winner

1x3, prizes, per team member

Amazon Gift cards
$75 in cash
1 winner

1x3, prizes, per team member

Gaming Mouse
$70 in cash
1 winner

1x3, prizes, per team member

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Sia
ASU

Krisha
ASU

Krisha Waghela

Judging Criteria

  • Functionality
    How scalable and reliable is the application? Are APIs, tools, or datasets used effectively? Can the solution support a variety of users?
  • Purpose
    Does the project address a real-world issue? Would users find value in returning to use it again?
  • Content
    How original and innovative is the idea? How visually appealing and polished is the interface?
  • User Experience
    Is the application intuitive and easy to navigate? How well is the overall experience executed?
  • Technical Execution
    How strong is the implementation? Are the technologies used appropriately, and does the solution demonstrate technical depth?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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