NOTE: to be eligible for prizes, you must join the discord server: https://discord.gg/4JVAKgK7c
TechCommons Hacks V2: Hacks to Inspire is a student-led hackathon bringing together young innovators to turn ideas into meaningful technology. Participants will identify real-world problems, design creative solutions, and build working projects while developing their skills in programming, design, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Whether you are an experienced coder or building your first project, TechCommons Hacks V2 is an opportunity to experiment, learn, and create alongside other students. You do not need to arrive with the perfect idea. You just need to be ready to build one.
Prizes you can claim just from participating include:
- $299 worth of credits from Tin Computer per team, for up to 100 teams
- 300 MeDo credits per participating team, 600 for the winning team
So why not give it a shot?
Requirements
What to Build
Build a technology-based project that addresses a real problem or creates a meaningful opportunity. Your project can be a website, app, game, AI tool, data project, educational platform, or another creative use of technology.
There is no single required theme. We encourage projects that are original, useful, and designed with a clear purpose. Projects should be developed during the hackathon.
What to Submit
Your final submission should include:
- Project name and short description
- Working prototype or demonstration of your project
- Source code, such as a GitHub repository
- 2–3 minute demo video showing your project in action
- Project description explaining the problem, your solution, how you built it, and its potential impact
- Team member names (as they would like on their certificates) and each member’s contribution
Prizes
Winner
Prizes:
- Certificate of Achievement
- Devpost badge
- Featured and praised on TechCommons' social media channels and on website
Runner Up
Prizes:
- Certificate of Achievement
- Devpost badge
- Featured and praised on TechCommons' social media channels and on website
- any additional sponsor prizes, when available, be announced on our Discord.
Impact Award
Prizes:
- Certificate of Achievement
- Devpost badge
- Featured and praised on TechCommons' social media channels and on website
- any additional sponsor prizes, if/when available, be announced on our Discord.
Best Beginner Project
Prizes:
- Certificate of Achievement
- Devpost badge
- Featured and praised on TechCommons' social media channels and on website
- any additional sponsor prizes, if/when available, be announced on our Discord.
Participation
$299 worth of Tin Computer Credits
$100 worth of MeDo Credits
CASH WORTH
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Serena L
Founder - TechCommons
Zachary T
Founder - TechCommons
Shubham Kumbhalkar
Senior Software Engineer at Amazon
Jakub Krehel
Founding Design Engineer at Interfere
Judging Criteria
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Innovation & Creativity, 25%
How original is the idea? Does the project approach its problem in a creative or distinctive way? -
Impact & Relevance, 25%
Does the project address a genuine problem or need? How useful could the solution be to its intended users or community? -
Technical Execution, 20%
How effectively has the project been built? Judges will consider functionality, technical complexity, and appropriate use of tools and technologies. -
Design & User Experience, 15%
Is the project intuitive, accessible, and thoughtfully designed? Does the interface or overall experience support its intended purpose? -
Presentation & Explanation, 15%
How clearly does the team communicate the problem, solution, development process, and final product? The demonstration should show what was actually achieved.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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