The city of Hoboken has been directly impacted by rising sea levels, and will only continue to worsen. The city is in immediate need of advancing local infrastructure to halt this progression. We are organizing a climate-change focused Hackathon with the goal of creating solutions for alleviating city flooding, bettering public transportation, promoting education on climate change, and improving emissions tracking.
Requirements
To submit your project to this Hackathon, you are required to submit the below deliverables. Participants should think of their submision as an "elevator pitch", a concise, but comprehensive overview of the project and its significance.
- One (1) three minute max video pitch describing and/or demoing the solution created by the individual or team
- Any code or mockups that are critical to the project
- Can be uploaded altogether in a zipped file, or as a GitHub link
- Any research material critical to the project (optional)
Prizes
$3,000 in prizes
1st Place
$1000+ in cash and consulting time prizes for the winners of this years hackathon
2nd Place
$1000+ in cash and consulting time prizes for the winners of this years hackathon
3rd Place
$1000+ in cash and consulting time prizes for the winners of this years hackathon
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Kevin Lu
Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology
Grant Sahag
Olivia Fussell
City of Hoboken
Judging Criteria
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Approach and Idea
- Clearly addresses the stated need - Is feasible from a technical and regulatory standpoint - Is creative and innovative - Is commercially viable and scalable -
Product
- Is technically sound - Utilizes technology in an interesting or innovative way - Is demonstrable - Exudes a sense of simplicity and intuitiveness in design and function - Looks appealing and professional - Is designed keeping the end user in mind -
Elevator Pitch
- Is described in a succinct and clear manner - Is presented in a way that’s engaging to the audience - Is well-thought out with a defined purpose -
Bonus
- Is there anything you find extraordinary about the project?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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