Dates

• Event Date: October 25-26, 2024
• Submission Deadline: All projects must be submitted by 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Eligibility

• Participants: HackHERS is open to all students, with a particular focus on women and beginners in tech.
• Team Size: Teams can consist of 3 to 5 members.
• Experience Level: All experience levels are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned hackers.

Project and Submission Requirements

Project Guidelines:

• Projects should aim to improve the lives of women in a creative and impactful way.
• Participants are encouraged to think outside the box and utilize any technology stack they prefer.

What to Submit on Devpost:

1. Project Description: Overview of your project and its impact.
2. Demo/Presentation: Participants will do a live demo
3. Source Code: Link to your code repository (e.g., GitHub).
4. Team Information: Names and roles of all team members.
5. Impact Statement: Explanation of how your project will create positive change.

Prizes

• Best Overall Solution:

  • 1st Place: Alexa Echo Dot + Thermal Cup
  • 2nd Place: Bluetooth Headset

  Best Use of Raspberry Pi:

  • 1st Place: Computer Science Mat
  • 2nd Place: LED Desk Lamp

  Best Creative Solution:

  • 1st Place: Desk Organizer

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Impact: How well does the project address a challenge faced by women?
2. Creativity: Is the solution innovative and unique?
3. Technical Implementation: Quality of the code and technical execution.
4. Presentation: Clarity and effectiveness of the project demo and presentation.
5. Hardware- Category: Integration: How well do the hardware and software components work together? 
6. Software- Catgory: User Experience: How intuitive  and user friendly is the website? 

Winner Selection:

• Judges will review all submissions and presentations.
• Participants need to present their projects live.
• Winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on Saturday evening.