About the challenge
Build towards REbuilding from COVID-19! It's been a long couple of years, and we're still recovering from it. Why not have a bit of fun trying to solve some of the problems you've encountered because of Covid? If that's not your aim, that's fine. We have another category, environmental preservation/protection. Make the world just a little bit better, by making software that helps keep the environment pristine!
If none of those catch your fancy, then why not build something else? After all, the point of this hackathon is to have fun, and lots of it.
Get started
REGISTER HERE!
Our registration system is no longer through Devpost, and any registered participants on Devpost will need to re-register on our website through the link above.
We'll hand out a swag pack to each hacker at the door! See the "Swag Pack" entry in the prize list below to learn about what you get as a participant!
About the organizers:
HackBackBetter 2023 is organized by a skilled cross-discipline team of local high-school students working in conjunction with CompassPoint Mentorship, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. During the hackathon, we will offer a variety of workshops, activities, and resources to help you, the hackers, grow and succeed.
Travel Stipends/Other Event Details:
At the moment, we do not plan to offer travel stipends due to limited funding. We apologize for the inconvenience.
In addition, this event IS NOT AN OVERNIGHT EVENT AT THIS MOMENT. This may change at some point but the logistical issues this presents right now means that we cannot hold an overnight event.
NOTE: The current judges listed are not the final list. Judges may be added or removed until the day of the hackathon.
Requirements
What to Build
Anything you want! (Websites must NOT be made using a CMS like Wix or Wordpress.)
What to Submit
Your project code (Preferably a GitHub repository link)
A writeup/description of your project (either as a readme file or on a separate document linked to from your readme)
Schedule a project judging interview timeslot.
Prizes
Best in Returning from COVID-19
Each member of the winning team in this category will receive:
Raspberry Pi 400 (Keyboard)
The Wolfram Award, which includes the following:
A one (1) year subscription to Wolfram|One Personal Edition
A one (1) year subscription to Wolfram|Alpha Pro
$125 in DigitalOcean credits
A $200 discount off any X-Camp academy course
A Jane Street t-shirt (dependent on supply availability)
Best in Preserving the Environment
Each member of the winning team in this category will receive:
Raspberry Pi 400 (Keyboard)
The Wolfram Award, which includes the following:
A one (1) year subscription to Wolfram|One Personal Edition
A one (1) year subscription to Wolfram|Alpha Pro
$125 in DigitalOcean credits
A $200 discount off any X-Camp academy course
A Jane Street t-shirt (dependent on supply availability)
Best UI/UX
Each member of the winning team in this category will receive:
Raspberry Pi Pico Programmable Macro Keys
The Wolfram Award, which includes the following:
A one (1) year subscription to Wolfram|One Personal Edition
A one (1) year subscription to Wolfram|Alpha Pro
$100 in DigitalOcean credits
A $150 discount off any X-Camp academy course
A Jane Street t-shirt (dependent on supply availability)
Most Valuable Teammate (MVT) - Individual Award
Each team will nominate one (1) MVT when submitting their project. All MVTs will be entered into a raffle to receive one of the four available MVT prizes. Good Luck!
Each MVT will receive:
The Wolfram Award, which includes the following:
A one (1) year subscription to Wolfram|One Personal Edition
A one (1) year subscription to Wolfram|Alpha Pro
$100 in DigitalOcean credits
A $100 discount off any X-Camp academy course
A GitHub Puzzle Kit
$25 Art of Problem Solving voucher
A Jane Street t-shirt (dependent on supply availability)
Swag Pack
For participating, you get 2x $15 DoorDash coupons to spend on food at the event, a t-shirt, laptop stickers, and various other materials!
In addition, thanks to our sponsor echo3D, you get access to echo3D Premium! Links will be distributed at the event.
Thanks to Porkbun and Identity Digital, you'll have access to a free .live domain for yourself or your project!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Ruien Luo
Lead Organizer, HackBackBetter
Adrian Kao
Organizer, HackBackBetter
Judging Criteria
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Function
How well does the product actually function? Is it just a mockup, half-functional, or mostly/fully functional? Is what the product does actually useful? -
Polish
How polished/refined is your product? How good does it look? How smoothly does it run? -
Presentation
Does your presentation have actual, meaningful content? Are you and your team confident during the presentation? Is your presentation structured?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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