Is there a problem that you can solve?
Has someone else solved a problem and you think you can do better?
Maybe you're just making something for fun or you're learning something new. That's great too.
Flex your mind muscles and let's see what you can come up with!
Eligibility
1) All teammates must be registered with HackDFW.
2) Teams can only have a maximum of 5 team members.
3) Students 18 or over are eligible for the trip to Global Hackathon Seoul. Younger students are eligible for all other prizes (including other parts of the grand prize).
4) Hack must be something started at HackDFW. Coming up with an idea prior is fine, but team cannot use preexisting materials.
People NOT ELIGIBLE are:
1) Directors, Organizers, Volunteers, Mentors, Sponsors, Vendors, or anyone affiliated with operating HackDFW.
Requirements
Hacks can be
- Software
- Hardware
- Whatever your wonderful mind comes up with!
Prizes
$87,250 in prizes
Grand Prize
-Invitation to Global Hack Seoul for all your members*
-Choice of 4 prizes from our prize pool
*Invitation valid for competitors aged 18+ (no minors)
2nd prize
-Invitation to Global Hack Seoul for all your members*
-Choice of 3 prizes from our prize pool
*Invitation valid for competitors aged 18+ (no minors)
3rd prize
-Invitation to Global Hack Seoul for all your members*
-Choice of 3 prizes from our prize pool
*Invitation valid for competitors aged 18+ (no minors)
Best use of Sabre APIs
$1500 cash from Sabre!
Best application to mobilize your world
Brought to you by AT&T.
Best use of Drones
Brought to you by StateFarm. Winners take home a drone!
Best use of Intel technology
(2)
Brought to you by Intel Mashery.
3 Parrot Jumping Sumo drones for four members. Optional cash prize ($500) for best use of Weather Channel API.
Best use of Azure
Brought to you by Microsoft.
Winners receive tablets!
Best Use of IBM Bluemix
Brought to you by IBM.
Best use of ilumi Smartblubs
Brought to you by ilumi.
Best hacks take home ilumi Smartbulbs!
Engaging Communities
Strong communities are built on a foundation of aligned purpose, communication, and deliberate action. Create a tool or platform that supports the creation and growth of hyper-local, engaged, communities.
Win a 2-week pass to NoD coworking.
Best use of Pebble
Brought to you by Pebble
DFW Technology Challenge
6 months co-working space at DFW Technovation Center and a mentor to bring your hack to market.
Intuit Challenge
(2)
1st place for both technical and innovation challenges: $500 per team member, plaque, and special event with some of Intuit’s top business and tech leaders.
2nd place for technical and innovation challenges: $300 per team member and recognition plaque.
Mini tech quiz challenge: $350 for individual winner.
Cash prizes will be given as Visa Debit Cards.
iCode Challenge
Build any application using connect2.me platform & use iCode mentors to win the Hackathon.
First team to win using the platform will be $600.
Second team will get $400.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
How to enter
1) Enter name of your hack.
2) Add ALL team members to post.
IMPORTANT: TEAM MEMBERS NOT ADDED TO POST WILL NOT BE ELLIGBLE FOR PRIZES
3) Submit a link to your hack (if applicable).
4) Submit before deadline! No later than 12:30 PM on Sunday, March 1rst! (No Late Entries will be accepted.)
5) Seriously, don't submit late.
Judges
Mark Cuban
Entrepreneur / Owner Dallas Mavs. / Shark
Michelle Miller
President of Verizon Wireless, Central Texas Region
Michael Irvin
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys / Principal , IF Motivated, LLC
Doug Parker
CEO of American Airlines
Mike Rawlings
City Dallas Mayor
Tom Foley
Principal, IF Motivated, LLC, Social Entrepreneur
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
Originality. Is this something unique and special. -
Awesomeness
You can’t explain it, but you always know it when you see it. -
Function
How well does your creation work? -
Aesthetics
Does your creation look as good as it functions? -
Technicality
Did you implement or build complex systems or algorithms, or just use pre existing tech?
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