Dates

Submission due 29th March 2026, 11:00 AM

Prizes

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Video Submission Rubric

Problem Definition

Did the team explain exactly what they are trying to solve and why it matters?

Stakeholder Analysis

Did the team prove they researched what their target audience actually needs instead of just guessing?

Solution Relevance

Does the final design actually fix the specific problem the team identified?

Design Alternatives

Did the team show they explored other ways to solve the problem and explain why they picked this path?

Innovation

Does the idea use technology in a clever, fresh, or unexpected way?

Execution

Are the diagrams, models, and plans detailed, professional, and easy for someone else to follow?

Design Impact

Could this project actually work in real life, and is it scalable and worth the cost?

Video Presentation

The team delivered a clear and well paced video with a compelling story

In Person Presentation Rubric

Collaboration 

Did the team show that each member contributed fairly and was able to speak to their specific part of the project?

Q&A Defense

Did the team answer the judges' questions with confidence and show they deeply understand the "why" behind their design?

Risk Mitigation

Did the team identify potential failure points in their design and explain how they would prevent those issues from happening?

Overall Presentation

Did the team present their vision as confident professionals and keep the judges engaged throughout the pitch?

Core Submission Rules

  • Original Work: All submissions must be your team’s own work. Copying or reusing existing projects without significant modification is not allowed.

  • Deadlines: All submissions must be completed and submitted before the deadline no late entries will be accepted.

  • AI Usage: Use of AI tools is permitted, but participants should understand and be able to explain the code and decisions behind their project.

Our hackathon is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable environment and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of the following:
  • gender
  • gender identity and expression
  • age
  • sexual orientation
  • disability
  • physical appearance
  • body size
  • race
  • ethnicity
  • nationality
  • religion
  • political views
  • previous hackathon attendance or lack of
  • computing experience or lack of
  • chosen programming language or tech stack
We do not tolerate harassment of hackathon participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate at any hackathon venue, this includes the following.
  • hacks
  • talks, presentations, or demos
  • workshops
  • any parties associated to the hackathon
  • social media
  • any other online media
Hackathon participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the hackathon without a refund (if applicable) at the discretion of the hackathon organisers.