About the challenge
Syracuse University's 24-hour in-person hackathon October 25th - October 26th is open to all students!
Develop apps, websites, tools, games, or multimedia either solo or in teams. Present your project on Sunday for a shot at winning!
Get started
Saturday:
10:00 AM - Check-in Begins
11:30 AM - Opening Ceremony
12:00 PM - Hacking Begins/Lunch
6:00 PM - Dinner
Sunday:
7:30 AM - Breakfast
12:00 PM - Hacking Ends
12:30 PM - Lunch/Smash Bros Tournament
1:30 PM - Judging Begins
4:00 PM - Closing Ceremony
Requirements
Competition Tracks
Track 1: Social Impact
"Hacking for Good"
Projects that address real-world problems and create positive change in communities. This includes solutions for public health, emergency response, community safety, education, healthcare access, environmental sustainability, accessibility, social justice, or community building.
Track 2: Technical Innovation
"Pushing the Boundaries"
Projects that showcase cutting-edge technology, complex technical implementation, or novel use of emerging tools. This rewards teams that take technical risks and demonstrate advanced engineering skills while still aligning with our "Code For Good" mission.
Track 3: Business/Entrepreneurial Potential
"Ready to Launch"
Projects with clear market viability, strong business models, and real potential to become startups or sustainable products. This celebrates teams that not only build something technically sound but also think about users, scalability, and long-term impact.
Submission Guidelines:
All submissions will automatically be considered for "Best Overall," "Best Use of AI," and "Best Design" awards. To be considered for specific tracks (Social Impact, Technical Innovation, or Business/Entrepreneurial Potential), you must select them upon submission.
How to submit: Submit your code on Devpost, and have a presentation ready for the judging process!
Prizes
Raspberry Pi
Airpods
JBL Speaker
Solar Power Bank
Pocket Projector
Logitech Gaming Mouse
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Andrea Shen
Assistant Teaching Professor at Syracuse University
Jason Scharf
Web Development Instructor at Syracuse University
Anthony Mazzacane
Syracuse University Alum, and previous ISC President
Jeff Passetti
Lead Artistic Designer at Syracuse University
Collin Capano
Research Associate Professor at Syracuse University
Judging Criteria
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Project Concept and Idea
Clearly explain the overall concept of the project, how it fits within the category chosen (e.g., Health, Civic Engagement, etc.), and real-world problems it aims to address. -
Development Process
Walk through the steps taken during development. Highlight the key decisions, challenges faced, and how your team overcame them. -
Functionality / Implementation
Demonstrate how the project works. Judges will evaluate both the technical and practical aspects of the solution.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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