About the challenge
Join us for a 2 day hackathon where teams of 4 will design and build a project judged on pitch, software implementation, and UX. No coding experience needed!
📅 Date: April 3rd–4th, 2026 📍 Location: Space City (Room 214), Student Center South, University of Houston Main Campus, Houston, TX 77204
Schedule
- Day 1: Check-in by 9:00–9:30AM | Prompt given & optional workshops
- Day 2: Check in between 9:00AM-1:30PM & continue hacking until 2:45PM | Presentations & judging at 3:00PM
No team? No problem. Registrants will be added to the Microsoft Teams channel before the event to connect with other participants and form a team ahead of time.
Requirements
What to Build
Build a website or software project with your team that solves a real problem or presents a creative idea. Your project will be judged based on your pitch, technical implementation, and user experience, so aim for a balanced and thoughtful solution. No prior coding experience is required, so focus on learning, collaboration, and execution.
What to Submit
Submit a link to your project’s code repository (such as GitHub) along with a short summary of your project. The summary should briefly explain what your project does, the problem it addresses, and any key features or technologies used. Note that you will primarily be judged on your presentation rather than your repo or devpost submission.
Prizes
1st Prize
backpack, power bank, and tumbler
2nd Prize
cooler lunch bag, water bottle, and mini power bank
3rd Prize
tote bag, notepad, charging cables
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Saalihah Latiff
UH Alum, SWE
Saloni Sharma
UH Alum, SWE
Judging Criteria
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Design
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Software Implementation
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Pitching
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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