About the challenge
PreHacks, hosted at BU by Spark!, is an annual hackathon specially designed for Boston high school students and aims to empower them with essential fundamental tech skills, overcome any fears they may have about hackathons and coding, and learn more about career paths in STEM. The event's primary mission is to increase diversity and inclusion in the tech community by providing a supportive environment for students to showcase their skills and talents to improve civic disparities using technology.
Requirements
What to Build
Participants are expected to build a web application based on one of three designated tracks. These tracks will be assigned to each team at the start of the hackathon, ensuring a focused challenge. Teams will need to use their creativity and problem-solving skills to develop an innovative solution that addresses the core theme of their track.
What to Submit
Each team should submit a fully functional web app or a comprehensive design prototype of a product that effectively solves a problem within their assigned track. Submissions should include:
- A brief description of the product
- A link to the live app (if applicable) or a prototype
- Source code repository (GitHub, etc.)
- An explanation of how the app addresses the chosen track's theme
Prizes
Pool of $1000 Prizes
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Ziba Cranmer
Judging Criteria
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Presentation
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Impact
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Product Need Fit
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Technical Execution
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Design
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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