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About the challenge
HackIT is a school-wide hackathon hosted by Overflow, Engineering Interest Group (EIG) and AI Special Interest Group (AISIG) that challenges YOU to turn what you’ve learnt into real-world solutions. From NOW till 15 September, form teams of 3–4 and tackle one of three problem statements. We’ll lend you hardware and offer you guidance through consults and weekly workshops in various topics!
Get started
Sign up with our form: https://go.np-overflow.club/HackIT-Signup
Requirements
What to Build
A software or hardware solution, or a solution that incorporates both elements, that solves one of the problem statements well.
Problem statements:
- How might we use artificial intelligence to improve the learning experiences of students?
- How might we make the retail production lifecycle (such as resource extraction and manufacturing to transportation, distribution, and end-of-life management) more eco-friendly and efficient?
- How might we help students balance screen time and schoolwork to improve digital wellbeing?
What to Submit
All project submissions must be made via Devpost on this site before 15 September, 1:00 PM.
- Project Name
- Project Description and details
- 3-5 pictures or screenshots of your solution
- GitHub Project Link (Must be open sourced)
Key events
23 July, 5.30PM - 6:30PM: Online Opening Ceremony
Workshops
All teams doing hardware must attend at least one of these hardware workshops.
1 August, 5.30PM - 7:30PM: 3D Modelling (by EIG)
8 August, 5.30PM - 7:30PM: IoT with Arduino (by EIG and Overflow)
Milestone checks
All milestone checks are mandatory.
Milestone Check 1: 4 - 8 August
You will be required to present your selected problem statement, your planned solution and a plan for how your team will be implementing the solution (including what technologies your team will be using).
Milestone Check 2: 1 - 5 September
You will be required to show significant progress in the development of your solution, including but not limited to designs or a partially working prototype.
15 September 9:00AM - 6:00PM: Judging Day (in-person)
Prizes
Best Overall Hack - Problem Statement 1
A mystery tech product!
Best Overall Hack - Problem Statement 2
A mystery tech product!
Best Overall Hack - Problem Statement 3
A mystery tech product!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
TBC
Judging Criteria
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Innovation & Creativity (25%)
Is the idea original or a fresh take on an existing problem? -
Technical Implementation (25%)
Are the software and/or hardware components well-developed, functional, and technically sound? Does the solution demonstrate solid technical skills or engineering thinking? -
Value & Usability (20%)
Does the solution provide real-world value and is it user-friendly? -
Problem-Solution Fit (20%)
How well does the solution address the chosen problem statement? -
Pitch & Communication (10%)
Was the idea clearly and confidently presented? Did the team explain it well? Were the judges able to resonate with the solution developed?
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