About the challenge
As a club we are focused on giving students development experience, and building platforms that benefit the community.
Continuing with our club principles, the theme of the hackathons is “helping other students.” The event will take place from 9:30am-9:30pm.
Visit our website! https://www.vikelabs.ca/hackathon
NOTE: Registering on Devpost does not give you access to the event, you must have been admitted to VikeLabs Hackathon through our sign up form in order to attend.
Get started
Make sure you have git installed! Here's a good guide: https://github.com/git-guides/install-git
Requirements
What to Build
Anything that fits within the prompt of “helping other students”.
What to Submit
- A link to your github repository
- Any relevant screenshots of your project
- A short presentation (PPTX, PDF)
Prizes
1st Place
$250 cash and an invaluable coffee chat w/ Josh McKenty, CEO of Polyguard.ai.
2nd Place
$150 cash and an invaluable coffee chat w/ Ian Humphreys, partner at EY.
3rd Place
$100 cash
CourseUp Prize
Best use of the CourseUp API. Alternatively, you can win this prize if you get CourseUp updated to the latest semesters.
Sponsored by VikeLabs Alum: Keith and Aomi
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
VikeLabs
Judging Criteria
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Relevance to Theme
Does the project adhere to the hackathon’s theme or solve the problem outlined in the prompt? Points will be awarded based on how well the project aligns with the given guidelines and theme. -
Originality
How unique and original is the idea or solution? Consider whether the project introduces new solutions or ideas. -
Aesthetics
How visually appealing is the project? How intuitive and user-friendly is the project? This includes the ease of navigation, the responsiveness of the interface, and the overall user engagement. -
Technical Difficulty
How technically challenging is the project? Consider the complexity of the code, technologies used, and the problem-solving skills required. -
Implementation Quality
How well is the project executed? This includes code quality, use of best practices, and overall design and architecture. -
Potential Impact
What is the potential impact of the project? Consider the size and significance of the problem it addresses. -
Scalability
How easily can the project be scaled? Consider the feasibility of expanding the project to a wider audience or for broader use. -
Clarity
How clearly do team members present their project? This includes the quality of the presentation and the ability to convey the project’s value and functionality. -
Demonstration
How effectively do team members demonstrate the project’s capabilities and answer questions? -
Public Appeal
Attendees and participants will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite projects. Each project will receive points based on the number of votes it receives relative to others, scaled to a maximum of 10 points
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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