About the Challenge
Welcome to De Anza Hacks — a hackathon bringing together developers, designers, innovators, and problem-solvers to turn creative ideas into real-world solutions!
Whether you're an experienced developer or just getting started, this is your opportunity to experiment with new technologies, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and build something impactful.
The hackathon is open-theme, meaning you're free to explore any problem you're passionate about. From artificial intelligence and web development to sustainability, education, healthcare, productivity, and beyond — the possibilities are endless.
What to Expect:
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Build & Innovate: Transform your ideas into functional prototypes and creative solutions.
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Learn & Explore: Experiment with new technologies, tools, and frameworks.
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Collaborate: Work individually or team up with fellow innovators.
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Get Inspired: Connect with other participants, share ideas, and learn from one another.
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Showcase Your Work: Present your project, receive feedback, and compete for recognition and prizes.
You don't need a perfect idea to get started. Bring your curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm to build something amazing!
Get Started
Ready to turn your ideas into reality? Here's how to participate:
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Register: Sign up for the hackathon on Devpost.
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Find Your Idea: Identify a problem worth solving or explore an exciting new concept.
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Form Your Team: Participate individually or collaborate with a team.
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Start Building: Design, develop, and test your solution during the hackathon.
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Submit Your Project: Upload your completed project and supporting materials before the deadline.
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Celebrate & Connect: Explore other submissions, share your experience, and celebrate everyone's creativity.
The Hacker's Guide contains helpful information to get you started, including submission instructions, technical resources, and useful tips.
Think big. Start small. Build something extraordinary!
Requirements
Participants are challenged to create an innovative, technology-driven project that solves a problem, improves an existing process, or introduces a creative new idea.
There are no restrictions on the type of solution you can develop. Projects may include, but are not limited to:
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Web & Mobile Applications: Interactive platforms, productivity tools, and digital services.
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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Intelligent applications, automation tools, and AI-powered solutions.
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Data Science & Visualization: Projects that uncover insights or communicate information through data.
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Social Impact & Sustainability: Technology addressing challenges in communities, education, accessibility, or the environment.
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Games & Creative Technology: Interactive experiences, games, and experimental applications.
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Hardware & IoT: Smart devices, connected systems, and innovative hardware prototypes.
Projects should demonstrate creativity, technical effort, and a clear purpose. Fully polished applications are not required, but submissions should include a functional prototype or demonstrable proof of concept.
What to SubmitAll projects must be submitted through Devpost before the official submission deadline.
Each submission should include:
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Project Name: A clear and creative title for your project.
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Project Description: Explain the problem you're solving, your proposed solution, key features, and its potential impact.
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Demo Video: A short video (recommended 2–3 minutes) demonstrating your project and explaining how it works.
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Source Code Repository: A link to your GitHub or another publicly accessible code repository containing your project.
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Screenshots: Images showcasing the interface, features, or functionality of your solution.
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Technologies Used: List the programming languages, frameworks, APIs, platforms, and tools used.
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Live Demo: Include a deployed application or interactive demo link, if available.
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Team Information: Include the names of all team members and their contributions.
Important Submission Guidelines:
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Projects must be substantially developed during the hackathon.
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Previously existing code, libraries, and third-party tools may be used, but their use must be clearly acknowledged.
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Ensure that all required links and demonstration materials are accessible to the judges.
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Incomplete or late submissions may not be eligible for judging.
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Each project should be accompanied by a clear explanation of what was built and how it works.
Focus on demonstrating your idea, your creativity, and what you accomplished during the hackathon!
Prizes
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Director's Choice
Mousepad + Tote Bag Merch
Begineer's Choice
Mousepad + Tote Bag Merch
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
To Be Announced
Judging Criteria
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Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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