InnovateHer is a 36-hour hackathon with a mission to create a welcoming and inclusive space for students of marginalized identities in technology! We are dedicated to encouraging everyone to recognize and create solutions for issues faced by women, as well as celebrating their remarkable contributions to technology.
We aim to spotlight the challenges faced by women and non-binary people in technology. It’s evident that contemporary tech landscapes harbor gender-related challenges, especially regarding bias and underrepresentation. through this event, we hope to encourage all students and promote active participation toward closing the gender gap in STEM.
Check out our website: https://innovateherhacks.org/
Requirements
Please upload a public github link and any other links (canva/figma/website) you see appropriate. We strongly recommend uploading a demo video of your project!
Prizes
First Place Prize - Overall
Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet
Second Place Prize - Overall
KODAK Printomatic Full-Color Instant Print Digital Camera
Third Place Prize - Overall
Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
Sustainability Track
First Place Prize - Sustainability
Upgraded 3 in 1 Wireless Charger
Second Place Prize - Sustainability
Solar Charger Power Bank
Purdue Track
First Place Prize - Purdue
YouTheFan NCAA Classic Series Playing Cards | Late for the Sky Purdue University -Purdueopoly
Second Place Prize - Purdue
SOAR NCAA Unisex Shockbox LED Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Geo Connection Track
First Place Prize - Geo Connection
1080P FPV Camera Drone
Second Place Prize - Geo Connection
Apple AirTag
Finance and Literacy Track
First Place Prize - Finance and Literacy
Amazon Echo Dot
Second Place Prize - Finance and Literacy
Texas Instruments Financial Calculator
Health and Fitness Track
First Place Prize - Health and Fitness
Fitbit Inspire 3
Second Place Prize - Health and Fitness
Pink 30oz Stanley
Best Use of GROQ API
Groq Challenge: Multimodal App Challenge
Build a creative and interactive multimodal app powered by Groq. Projects are judged based on the number of modalities powered by Groq (text, vision, audio), how innovative it is to solve a real world problem, UX, and design.
Best Use of Auth0
Auth0 wants your applications to be secure! Why spend hours building features like social sign-in, Multi-Factor Authentication, and passwordless log-in when you can enable them through Auth0 straight out of the box? Auth0 is free to try, doesn’t require a credit card, and allows for up to 7,000 free active users and unlimited log-ins. Make your new account today and use any of the Auth0 APIs for a chance to win a pair of wireless headphones for you and each member of your team!
Best AI Application Built with Cloudfare
Cloudflare is one of the world’s largest networks enabling hackers like you to build, deploy, and deliver trusted applications, no matter where you are! With Cloudflare, you’ll have all the building blocks to create a full-stack application; from C3 (create Cloudflare command line) instance deployment to object storage. You can even run GenAI (LLMs, text to image, Voice to text etc..) in the cloud and leverage your AI functionality via API requests using Cloudlfare’s Workers AI! Enjoy Cloudflare’s generous free tier to get started at no cost! This weekend, we want you to build an AI Application utilizing Cloudflare’s numerous services for a chance to win Arduino Kits for you and your team!
Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team.
Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry
GoDaddy Registry is giving you everything you need to be the best hacker no matter where you are. Register your domain name with GoDaddy Registry for a chance to win some amazing prizes!
Best Use of Gen AI
Generative AI is rapidly changing the landscape of software development. This category challenges you to build novel applications that leverage the power of Generative AI APIs. Think outside the box and integrate cutting-edge AI models to create innovative solutions with real-world impact.
To participate, utilize publicly available Generative AI APIs (like those from OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, Llama, IBM Watson, or Google Gemini) to develop a unique and functional application. This could include:
AI-powered creative tools: Design an app that allows users to generate unique marketing copy, translate languages in real-time, or create personalized learning experiences.
Intelligent assistants and automation: Build a chatbot that can provide insightful customer support, or a system that automates complex tasks using natural language processing.
Next-generation content creation platforms: Develop a platform that empowers users to generate high-quality images, write different kinds of creative text formats, or compose original music with AI assistance.
This is your chance to get hands on with cutting edge tech, put your skills on display, and of course, win some awesome prizes!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
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Judging Criteria
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TECH STACK
Engineering Skill Used, Demonstrated Code Knowledge -
BUSINESS
Meets a customer need, Potential to be a business -
DESIGN
Attention to aesthetics, User interface and interactivity -
PRESENTATION
Clarity of oral and visual presentation
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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