Hack For the World is a 12-hour hackathon for high-schoolers. Students from across the Chicagoland area will come for the weekend, teaming up (or going solo) to build an app, game, or website. We’ll provide free meals & drinks. In the evening, judges will pick the best projects to demo for everyone and win prizes. There'll be raffles and giveaways throughout the event as well! You’ll meet people, create amazing new things, & most importantly, have fun.
This year's theme is based on the UN global goals. Students will pick a goal and build their project around that specific goal. We want to encourage students to make a difference in the world. The UN global goals are a set of 17 goals established by world leaders for a better world by 2030. These goals have the power to end poverty, fight inequality and stop climate change. Guided by the goals, it is now up to all of us: governments, businesses, civil society and the general public to work together to build a better future for everyone.
Eligibility
Any current student grades 9–12 may participate. You must have registered prior to the event via our website in order to submit projects and be considered for prizes.
Prizes
$3,000 in prizes
First Place
First choice of items from the prizes (Raspberry Pi, gaming mouse, power bank, wireless charger, mechanical keyboard, Google home mini, Bluetooth speaker, Raspberry 2GB Pi Model B, Amazong Echo Dot (3rd Gen), 10000mAh portable battery bank)
Second Place
Second choice of items from the prizes (Raspberry Pi, gaming mouse, power bank, wireless charger, mechanical keyboard, Google home mini, Bluetooth speaker, Raspberry 2GB Pi Model B, Amazong Echo Dot (3rd Gen), 10000mAh portable battery bank)
Third Place
Third choice of items from the prizes (Raspberry Pi, gaming mouse, power bank, wireless charger, mechanical keyboard, Google home mini, Bluetooth speaker, Raspberry 2GB Pi Model B, Amazong Echo Dot (3rd Gen), 10000mAh portable battery bank)
Best Design
Fourth choice of items from the prizes (Raspberry Pi, gaming mouse, power bank, wireless charger, mechanical keyboard, Google home mini, Bluetooth speaker, Raspberry 2GB Pi Model B, Amazong Echo Dot (3rd Gen), 10000mAh portable battery bank)
Beginner's Award
Fifth choice of items from the prizes (Raspberry Pi, gaming mouse, power bank, wireless charger, mechanical keyboard, Google home mini, Bluetooth speaker, Raspberry 2GB Pi Model B, Amazong Echo Dot (3rd Gen), 10000mAh portable battery bank)
Judges Award
Sixth choice of items from the prizes (Raspberry Pi, gaming mouse, power bank, wireless charger, mechanical keyboard, Google home mini, Bluetooth speaker, Raspberry 2GB Pi Model B, Amazong Echo Dot (3rd Gen), 10000mAh portable battery bank)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Derek Miller
Naperville North High School
Gracelyn Sizemore
Dealer Inspire
Stephanie Byrne
Dealer Inspire
Ben Myatt
Dealer Inspire
Julie Brown
McDonald's Corporation
Phillip Skentelbery
Gracelyn Sizemore
Dealer Inspire
Stephanie Byrne
Dealer Inspire
Ben Myatt
Dealer Inspire
Julie Brown
McDonald's Corporation
Justin Montgomery
NVISIA
Rob Miroballi
NVISIA
Matt Mariutto
NVISIA
Savina Imrhan
NVISIA
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
Is this project unique in idea or approach to address a problem? Does the project use technology in an innovative way? -
Impact
Does the project effectively address a need from the Global Goals? Is this project adaptable for actual implementation/more users in the future? -
Functionality
Is the submitted project functional? How many of the functionalities work? -
Design
Is the user interface intuitive, user friendly, and engaging? -
Complexity
Is the implementation of the project more than just an API with a good UI? Does the technology used to code the project have a level of complexity?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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