HackKU is an annual 36-hour hackathon at the University of Kansas, where students can have the opportunity to innovate new ideas, discover different paths, and push the boundaries of technology.
Prizes
Nintendo Switch Lite (4)
Best Learning Track Prize
Raspberry SC15184 Pi 4 Model B 2019 Quad Core 64 Bit (4)
Runner-Up Learning Track Prize
Amazon Echo Show 8 + Amazon Fire Stick (4)
Best Smart City Track Prize
Amazon Alexa 3rd Generation (4)
Runner-Up Smart City Track Prize
Sony WH-XB900N Wireless Noise Canceling Extra Bass Headphones (4)
Best Financial Track Prize
Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (4)
Runner-Up Financial Track Prize
Most Promising Startup
The best project(s) to provides the greatest opportunity to be transformed into a start-up.
$1000 can be given to any group(s) 1517 deems worthy!
Digital Ocean Credits
3rd Prize Any Track
Google Home Mini
Best use of Google Cloud Prize: Build your hackathon project with a suite of secure storage, powerful compute, and integrated data analytics products provided by Google Cloud. See full list of products here: g.co/cloud. Each winning team member will receive a Google Home Mini.
Domain.com Backpacks
Best Domain Registered with Domain.com: Domain.com provides all the domain services you need from registration to hosting to SSL certificates and beyond. Each hacker will receive a FREE domain name and year of domain privacy from Domain.com for their project this weekend!
UiPath/MLH Branded Backpack + Intern Opportunity at UiPath
Best UiPath Automation Hack: Build an automation hack using UiPath! Each winning team member will receive a UiPath/MLH Branded Backpack and an opportunity to interview for a UiPath Internship in 2020 with high recommendation!
Tile Sticker Smart Tracker + Chance to be featured in Radar's Blog
Most Creative Radar.io Hack
Accuweather Swag Bag
Best use of Accuweather API
Apple Watch Nike Series 5
Best Use of Xpring Tools Prize
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
<%= name %>
<% if (has_levels) { %> level <%= next_level %> <% } %>Judges
To be announced...
Judging Criteria
-
Theme
Your project should follow within the theme of the Hackathon. -
Technology
Your use of computing and technology should impress our judges. -
Completeness
Your project is in a stable, usable state. -
Presentation
Your team should be able to explain your project to our judges. -
Learning
Your team should learn something new during hacking.