The 11th annual CrimsonCode hackathon is coming to WSU on Feburary 18th - 19th, 2023. We are partnering with Major League Hacking and are sponsored by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, and Brooksource. At CrimsonCode, we aim to cultivate an inclusive environment where participants with diverse backgrounds and perspectives can come to be inspired and innovate. The CrimsonCode hackathon is a 24+ hour event that provides a venue for self-expression and creativity through technology. People with technical and non-technical backgrounds come together, form teams around a problem or idea, and collaboratively code/create a unique solution from scratch.
The event is completely free, fully catered, and no previous coding experience is necessary. We encourage people from all different majors to come and join us. Towards the end of the hackathon, projects will be presented and winners will be chosen. This event is a great opportunity to meet new people and network with different majors, industry professionals, professors, and more!
If you are interested or have any questions regarding the hackathon, please follow us on Facebook for more information!
Dates
Feburary 18th - 19th
Eligibility
Students from colleges and universities that are approved by Major League Hacking are welcome to attend. Teams are 2 - 4 people and all team members must be physically present at CrimsonCode Hackathon on Feburary 18th - 19th 2023.
Register
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Project and Submission Requirements
Projects must be a team's own work and will be checked for copyright. Teams will submit their GitHub repositories along with a demo video of their project. Teams will them get the opportunity to present their project in front of judge(s).
Judging Criteria
- Technical Complexity
- Polish
- "Wow" Factor
- Usefulness
- Originality & Creativity
- Adherence to Theme
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct (v2022.11.03) (mlh.io)
Terms and Conditions
Requirements
At opening ceremony, participants will be presented this year's theme. To participate, students will form teams of 2 - 4 in order to develop an application which will adhere to the theme. By the end of the 24-hours, teams will submite their GitHub repositories along with a demo video of their project.
Prizes
$2,000 in prizes
Tier 1 | 1st Place
(4)
Winners will be able to choose their own prize from our prize pool.
Tier 1 | 2nd Place
(4)
Winners will be able to choose their own prize from our prize pool.
Tier 1 | 3rd Place
(4)
Winners will be able to choose their own prize from our prize pool.
Tier 2 | 1st Place
(4)
Winners will be able to choose their own prize from our prize pool.
Tier 2 | 2nd Place
(4)
Winners will be able to choose their own prize from our prize pool.
Tier 2 | 3rd Place
(4)
Winners will be able to choose their own prize from our prize pool.
Most Creative Use of Twilio
Twilio allows you to incorporate mobile messaging, phone calls and a ton of other awesome communication features right into your hackathon project using a web service API. Are you building an e-commerce website and want to send text notifications or email confirmations once an order is completed? Or maybe you'd like to verify users based on their mobile numbers? Twilio makes all this possible and more. Build a hack that simplifies your life using any Twilio API for a chance to win a Twilio Swag Box & GameGo Console ! Get started with $50 in free credit
Best Domain Name from Domain.com
Register a .Tech domain name using Domain.com during the weekend for your chance to win a Domain.com branded backpack for you and each member of your team! Each team may submit one entry per person on the team. The more creative the domain the better!
Best Use of Auth0
Auth0 wants your applications to be secure! Use any of the Auth0 APIs for a chance to win some exclusive swag, including a Camelbak tumbler, Rubiks Cube, and sticker! 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? Save some time on your hack and set yourself up for a big win. It doesn't take much to get started. Auth0 is free to try with up to 7,000 free active users and unlimited log-ins. Make your new account today!
Best Use of CockroachDB
Build your hackathon project on CockroachDB's open source and indestructible SQL database. Utilize CockroachDB in your hack for a chance to win a 3D printing pen for you and each of your team members. What's more, if you submit a verified project and are a US resident, we'll be sending you a free CockroachDB T-shirt while supplies last!
Best Accessibility Hack sponsored by Fidelity
Fidelity Branded Wireless Charger At Fidelity, accessibility is viewed as a major key to the success of their business, which is why they are challenging you to come up with innovative ways to make tech more accessible! We want you to use your hacking skills to find and build solutions that put opportunities and resources within reach to all communities. The team with the best accessibility hack will win a Fidelity branded wireless charger for each team member!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
To Be Announced
Judging Criteria
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Technical Complexity
Is the project complex? Does it seem like a lot of technical work was done within the work period? -
Polish
Does the hack actually work? Are things such as UI / UX thought out well? -
"Wow" Factor
Is the project something exciting and innovative? Does the project exceed the experience level of its team members? -
Usefulness
Does the project seem to be something practical and viable? How would it be received if it was sold as a product today? -
Originality & Creativity
Is the project original? Is it apparent that a lot of thought was put into the project as a whole? How creative is the solutions approach? -
Adherence to Theme
Does the hack adhere to the theme? Does it implement the theme fully or just partially?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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