Tracks

  • Greenprint (Sustainability)
    • Innovate for a greener tomorrow. Build solutions that rethink energy, climate, and resource systems for lasting impact on our planet.
  • Lifeline (Healthcare)
    • Push the boundaries of well-being. From diagnostics to accessibility, create tools that make health more personal, equitable, and resilient.
  • Overdrive (Optimization)
    • Efficiency meets creativity. Explore algorithms, automation, and design strategies that make processes faster, smarter, and more seamless.
  • Portal (Frontier Interfaces)
    • Push beyond the keyboard and screen. Experiment with voice, gesture, brain-computer links, or immersive experiences that redefine how humans connect with tech.

Rules

Use common judgment. But to be extra clear...

  • How many people per team?
    • Four (4) people per team. You can also participate solo.
  • Can I crosspost to other hackathons on the same weekend?
    • No
  • Do I have to submit code?
    • Yes, please send a GitHub repo, repl.it, Google Drive link, etc. You will be able to submit this in your DevPost submission.
  • Can I use publicly available frameworks?
    • Yes, you may also use ChatGPT/LLM/AI.
  • Can I make multiple projects?
    • No
  • Can I submit to multiple tracks?
    • No, but you may submit to as many sponsor tracks/prizes as you'd like.
  • Deadline for submissions
    • 9/28/25 at 12:00 PM EST
  • How will judging work?
    • It will be in-person science fair style. We ask that you remain at the table number you indicated while submitting on DevPost.
  • Who is allowed to participate
    • Students over the age of 18. Mentors/volunteers/organizers are not permitted to submit on DevPost.
  • Any categories that require me to be a specific demographic?
    • No

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Innovation

  • Originality and uniqueness of the idea or solution.
  • Creative problem-solving and novel approaches to challenges.
  • Demonstrated innovation in addressing real-world issues or needs.

Technical Complexity

  • Depth of technical implementation and sophistication.
  • Effective utilization of advanced technologies, tools, and programming languages.
  • Robustness and scalability of the technical solution.

Usability

  • Intuitiveness and user-friendliness of the project.
  • Accessibility and inclusivity in design and functionality.
  • Consideration of the end-user experience and potential impact on a broader audience.

Adherence to Theme

  • Alignment with the specified hackathon theme or challenge.
  • Clear demonstration of how the project addresses and contributes to the theme.
  • Creativity in interpreting and incorporating the theme into the project.