About the challenge

Our challenge is launch! Build a project inspired by this word.

You could for example:

  • Launch yourself into a new coding language or technique, and create a project using what you learn,
  • Launch a minimum viable product for a new tech product or service, or
  • Create a space themed game!

Requirements

What to Submit

Judging will happen in person, so you will have a chance to pitch your project Sunday afternoon. Please submit a summary of your project, as this can help judges and will be a nice addition for your portfolio, and submit a GitHub link if you have one.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

7 non-cash prizes
Cosmic breakthrough
1 winner

Our first prize

Prize: Robot Car Kits with Arduino IDEs and Ultrasonic Sensors

Lunar Orbit
1 winner

Our second prize

Prize: Wireless compact keyboard and mouse

Best Use of Gemini API
1 winner

It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project?

Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice

Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers

Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more

Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend?

Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
1 winner

M5GO IoT Starter Kit
MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team.

Best Use of Auth0
1 winner

Wireless Headphones

Auth0 wants your applications to be secure! Why spend hours building features like social sign-in, Multi-Factor Authentication, and passwordless log-in when you can enable them through Auth0 straight out of the box? Auth0 is free to try, doesn’t require a credit card, and allows for up to 7,000 free active users and unlimited log-ins. Make your new account today and use any of the Auth0 APIs for a chance to win a pair of wireless headphones for you and each member of your team!

Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry
1 winner

GoDaddy Registry is giving you everything you need to be the best hacker no matter where you are. Register your domain name with GoDaddy Registry for a chance to win some amazing prizes!

Reach for the stars
1 winner

Prize for the most ambitious hack

Prize: Galaxy Projector

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

DUWiT

DUWiT

Major League Hacking

Major League Hacking

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity
    How creative is your project, in terms of idea, implementation, and presentation?
  • Idea
    The calibre of the idea
  • Impact
    What impact can the project have?
  • Technical Implementation
    How much have you managed to implement of your project? How well has it been implemented?
  • Learning
    What did you learn during the hackathon?
  • Theme
    How closely does your project link to the theme?
  • Presentation
    How well have you communicated your project?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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