HackUCI is the largest collegiate hackathon in Orange County, and we continue expanding and improving our event every year. Our focus? – Enhance the community around us by giving students the platform to unleash their creativity in an environment of forward thinking individuals.
For HackUCI 2021, we plan to unite an even more diverse and talented group of developers to build the technology of tomorrow!
In light of current events, HackUCI 2021 has had to make many changes to accommodate every Hacker virtually. We are in the process of making many changes to ensure that all attendees can experience the excitement and joy of HackUCI from the comfort of your home!
Eligibility
If you applied to HackUCI 2021, received an offer to attend and went on to confirm that you will do so, you are eligible to attend HackUCI 2021. If you attended and hacked at HackUCI 2021, then you are eligible to make a submission.
Requirements
Submission must be linked with a git repository or .zip file of the project along with a video demo that emphasizes the three main judging criteria of technology, design, and purpose. A full rubric is available at: https://tinyurl.com/hackuci2021-rubric. Videos must be 5 minutes or less.
Prizes
$45,991 in prizes
Stay Home / Social Distancing Hack
Year subscription of Disney+ or Netflix, Boba Guys Matcha Boba Kit, and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Social Good Hack
Mini projector, $100 to a non-profit of choice, and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Sustainability Hack
32oz Hydro Flask, Boba Guys Stay Vibrant Limited Edition Boba Kit, and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Shop Small Hack
$100 Doordash Gift Card, $50 Etsy Gift Card, and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Education Hack
$100 Grubhub Gift Card (sponsored by ZyBooks), Piazza Tumbler (sponsored by Piazza), CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Kit, and and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Best UI/UX
Nanoleaf Panels, Figma Swag (sponsored by Figma), and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Health Hack
Air Fryer, VOID RGB Elite Wireless Headset (sponsored by CORSAIR), and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Most Polished Game (CORSAIR)
RGB Plat Keyboard, Scimitar RGB Elite Mouse, and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Funniest Hack
26.6" x 18.9" "This is Fine" Dog Metal Print by Displate and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Hacker's Choice [Runner-Up]
$50 Amazon Gift Card and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Hacker's Choice
Apple iPad (10.2 inch, Wi-Fi, 128GB) and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Security Hack (CrowdStrike)
$75 Amazon Gift Card and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Best Use of Sketch
Sketch Software License, private workshop with Sketch designers, and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Female Empowerment Hack (WICS)
Amazon Fire 7 Tablet and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Best Use of Twilio
Logitech Webcam and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
AI Hack (AI@UCI)
Beats Flex Wireless Earphones and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Google Cloud Platform Hack
(2)
Google Backpack and Water Bottle (1st Place) or 1:1 Resume Review with a Googler (Runner-Up) and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Best Use of VoiceFlow
Amazon Echo Dot or Google Home Mini, VoiceFlow swag, and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Entrepreneurial Hack (MAISS)
$25 Amazon Gift Card and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Best Overall Hack [Runner-Up]
$200 Amazon Gift Card and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Best Overall Hack
Samsung Smart Monitor, Sony XM3 Headphones, Logitech MX Master, All Expenses Paid Ticket to Pinnacle - the Olympics of Hackathons, and Wolfram subscription for each team member.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
HackUCI Sponsors and Partners
Misc. Companies and Organizations
ICS Faulty and Staff
University of California, Irvine
HackUCI Directors, Organizers, and Sponsors
Hack at UCI
Judging Criteria
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Technology
The hack is a full-bodied, seamless unison of technologies that utilizes a comprehensive full-stack without any major bugs that hinder the project. -
Design
The hack is designed with scalability and longevity in mind and tames the potential complexity of the system while allowing users of the project to do its purpose efficiently. -
Purpose
The hack is a realistic solution, and hackers are able to articulate the problem and demonstrate how their solution can create a beneficial impact.
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