This Hackathon is for BOTH EXPERIENCED & NEW hackers to create a sustainable world for all.
At Minerva Hackathon, we believe that you can think and create bigger than most Hackathons expect of you. You will learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) side by side with talented peers and outstanding mentors. Meet programmers, designers, and problem solvers to build projects that matter for communities all over the world. Join us in a weekend-long problem-solving experience at GitHub HQ.
Eligibility
Hackers whose application has been accepted
- Must be 18+ for an overnight stay
Requirements
Hacking teams must submit their project by Sunday, April 7th, 2019 11:00 AM, PST.
Prizes
$600 in prizes
1st Place Winner
Google Home Mini for each team member
2nd Place Winner
Boba Guys tile hoodies + tea for the entire team
3rd Place Winner
Boba Guys totes for the entire team
Best Use of Paperspace
$100 Paperspace credit per team member.
Best use of Google Cloud Platform
Google Home Minis for each team member
Best Domain Name from Domain.com
Raspberry Pi & PiHut Essential Kit for each team member
Best IoT Hack Using a Qualcomm Device
410C Dragonboard for each team member
Snap Kit Prize
Use Snap Kit's web or mobile SDK in your hack. Each winning team member will receive a pair of Spectacles by Snapchat or another awesome prize.
Best use of Blockstack
Use the Blockstack Platform in your web or mobile hacks. Each winning team member will receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
TBA
Judging Criteria
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SDG Relevance
Is the solution related to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals? -
Demo / Pitch
Did the demo and the pitch appropriately complement the concept? -
Impact
How impactful is the solution in regards to solving the right problem, scalability, creativity, and disruptiveness?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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