Dates
• Hackathon Kick-Off: November 25th 5:00 PM
This session will cover an introduction to the event, rules, and an overview of the theme.
• Submission Deadline: December 25th 5:00 PM
All projects must be submitted through [submission platform, e.g., Devpost] by this time.
• Winners Announcement: December 28th
Winners will be announced on discord shortly after judging.
Eligibility
• Open to: All members of the Student Code Alliance community, including current students, recent graduates, and anyone passionate about tech and mental wellness.
• Team Size: Participants can work individually or in teams of up to 4 members.
• Age Requirement: All ages are allowed to participate.
Project and Submission Requirements
• Theme: Projects must align with the theme of mindfulness and mental health. Any app, program, or tool that promotes mental wellness is welcome.
• Code & Documentation: Submissions must include the codebase, any relevant files, and any other relevant documentation.
• Demo: A short demo video (1-3 minutes) showcasing the project, its features, and how it addresses the theme is required.
• Platform: Projects can be web-based, mobile apps, desktop applications, or hardware integrations as long as they address the theme.
Submissions should be made on Devpost by the deadline, with all materials uploaded, including code, demo, and any relevant documentation.
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection
Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1.Technical Achievement (10 Points)
○ What to Look For: How well did you code your project? Did you use any cool
technology in a smart way? Great projects will show that you know advanced
coding skills and have organized your work well.
2. Creativity/Innovation (10 Points)
○ What to Look For: How original is your project? Does it have special features or
ideas that make it different from others? Super creative projects will make people
think in new ways!
3. Technical Execution (10 Points)
○ What to Look For: How well did you put your project together? Check if it runs
smoothly and has no big mistakes. A well-executed project works well and
doesn’t have many errors.
4. Impact (10 Points)
○ What to Look For: Can your project help people with mental health? Does it
tackle important issues and show how it can make things better for users?
High-impact projects will have clear benefits for others.
5. Relevance to Mental Health (10 Points)
○ What to Look For: How well does your project relate to real mental health
problems? Does it focus on important concerns that people face today? Projects
that are very relevant will connect with real-life challenges.
6. Presentation (10 Points)
○ What to Look For: How clearly did you explain your project? Did you
communicate your ideas in a way that’s easy to understand? A strong
presentation will catch the audience’s attention and explain why your project is
valuable.
Each project will be evaluated by a panel of judges with experience in technology and mental wellness. Winners will be selected based on overall scores, and awards will be announced during the closing ceremony.