Dates

November 7th, 2026

Eligibility

  • Participants must be currently enrolled university students.
  • All participants must be at least 18 years of age.

Project and Submission Requirements

  • All projects must be appropriate for the hackathon environment and comply with the Code of Conduct.
  • Each submission must include:
    • A project demonstration or presentation video.
    • A slide deck presenting the problem, prototype, and proposed solution.
    • A link to the project's code repository, even if the repository is empty or the project does not include code.
  • All submissions must be completed before the event's submission deadline.

Prizes

Biotech: 1× g.tec Unicorn Hybrid Black — 8-channel EEG headset.

Recreation: 1× Emotiv MN8 Headset — 2-channel EEG headset, including a one-year software license from Emotiv.

All winning teams will receive a certificate of accomplishment.

Prize distribution among team members is the responsibility of the winning team. The organizers will not determine how prizes are divided or shared among team members.

 

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be evaluated across three equally weighted categories: Problem, Prototype, and Solution.

Problem

  • Novelty: Originality and uniqueness of the identified problem.
  • Presentation: Clarity and effectiveness in communicating the problem.
  • Justification: Significance of the problem and reasoning behind addressing it.

Prototype

  • Completeness: Extent to which the prototype demonstrates the proposed concept.
  • Technical Strength: Technical quality, plausibility, and implementation of the prototype.
  • Note: Incomplete implementations still count if explanation of plan is offered.

Solution

  • Novelty: Originality and creativity of the proposed or implemented solution.
  • Presentation: Clarity and effectiveness in communicating the solution.Justification: Reasoning behind the proposed approach and its potential impact.

Each category contributes equally to the final score, with a maximum possible score of 12 points. Teams with the highest scores will be selected as winners in their respective prize categories.

In the event of a tie, judges will review and discuss the tied teams' submitted project videos to determine the winner.

All judging decisions made by the judging panel are final.

Code of Conduct

Our hackathon is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, inclusive, and harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of:

  • Gender

  • Gender identity and expression

  • Age

  • Sexual orientation

  • Disability

  • Physical appearance

  • Body size

  • Race

  • Ethnicity

  • Nationality

  • Religion

  • Political views

  • Previous hackathon attendance or lack thereof

  • Computing experience or lack thereof

  • Chosen programming language or technology stack

We do not tolerate harassment of hackathon participants in any form.

Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate at any hackathon venue or in any hackathon-related activity. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Hacks and project demonstrations

  • Talks, presentations, and demos

  • Workshops

  • Parties and social events associated with the hackathon

  • Social media

  • Any other online or digital media associated with the event

Photography & Recording

Photography and video recording are encouraged, but participants must be given a reasonable opportunity to opt out. If someone objects to being photographed or recorded, their request must be respected. Photography and recording are not permitted in locations where individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as bathrooms or sleeping areas.

Reporting Harassment

If you experience or witness harassment, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the hackathon organizing team immediately. Organizers will be available to assist affected participants, including helping them contact local security or law enforcement when necessary.

Consequences

Participants who violate this Code of Conduct may be sanctioned or expelled from the hackathon without a refund (if applicable), at the discretion of the hackathon organizers.

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

Scope

This Code of Conduct applies to all participants, organizers, sponsors, volunteers, and guests. It applies throughout the hackathon, including hackathon and workshop venues, project submissions, presentations, and hackathon-related social events and online activities.

By registering for and participating in this hackathon, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.