Start with something you notice on an ordinary day.
A confusing bus transfer. A game you wish existed. A community space that could be easier to find. Peninsula Innovation Hackathon is an online student event inspired by the places and people of the Bay Area Peninsula. Bring a problem from your own community or use the build window to try an idea you have been sketching for months.
Apps, games, hardware, creative tools, and research prototypes are all welcome. Pick one interaction worth getting right and make it easy for someone else to see what changed.
Requirements
What to submit
- A project title and a short description of the problem or creative goal.
- A demo, screenshots, or a walkthrough of the core feature.
- A viewable project link when available, plus the tools and materials you used.
- Team roles and a brief note on what you built during the event.
Prizes
1st Place
Awarded to the top-ranked project at Peninsula Innovation Hackathon.
2nd Place
Awarded to the project that finishes second overall.
3rd Place
Awarded to the project that finishes third overall.
4th Place
Awarded to the project that finishes fourth overall.
5th Place
Awarded to the project that finishes fifth overall.
Judges
Our Team
Judging Criteria
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Originality
How thoughtfully does the project approach its problem or creative goal? -
Execution
How well does the demo show the core feature working? -
Usefulness and experience
How well does the project serve its intended audience? -
Clarity and iteration
Does the submission explain what was built, tested, and improved?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager