AngelHack Austin Hackathon 2018

For over 10 years, AngelHack has been a leader in the innovation space; introducing hackathons, virtual competitions, accelerator programs, Meetups and developer-focused initiatives to over 100 cities around the globe.

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Every year, AngelHack adventures across the globe for our yearly Global Hackathon Series.

Capital Factory

Every year, AngelHack adventures across the globe for our yearly Global Hackathon Series. Over the course of Summer 2018, we’ll hit six continents, bridging the gap between Silicon Valley innovation and entrepreneurs all over the world.
This year’s theme? Seamless Technology. Hackathons are built for rapid innovation, and rapid isn’t always pretty. But no matter the roadblock, broken code or bumps, we continue on and push forward, together. There’s no boundary or limit to what we can create.
So join us! Create something cool. Meet great people. Win great prizes. Who knows, your founder journey may begin at Capital Factory in Austin!


We offer our own Grand Prize AND team up with awesome sponsors who have their own challenges and prizes you can go after. Aiming for the HACKcelerator invite? Only in it for some cool hardware? Good news, you can go for as many challenges as you want!

AngelHack Challenge: Challenge yourself and your entrepreneurial spirit. Make something innovative without limits, something that brings positive change to the world, even something that solves a small problem. It’s that simple.
AngelHack Prize: The winning team from each hackathon will receive an <a href="https://medium.com/angelhack/meet-the-hackcelerators-37-new-startups-dbaeede057ad" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">invite into AngelHack’s HACKcelerator program</a>.

Code For A Cause Impact Award Challenge: Build technology that solves a social or environmental problem and positively impacts your local community.
Code For A Cause Impact Award Prize: One Impact Award will be given out at each event. At the end of the Global Hackathon Series, the top Impact Award projects will be chosen by an expert judging panel including; Chan Zuckerberg, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative; and more. These top five teams will receive an official invite into the HACKcelerator.

$100 AWS credits to all attendees: <a href="https://pages.awscloud.com/ahawshacks18.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://pages.awscloud.com/ahawshacks18.html</a>
Challenge: Build an app or Website that connect people and IoT devices. Surprise us with what you can do with the Agora Real-Time-Communications API!

Prize: $1000 in cash prize, plus a chance to win the "Agora.io Developer of the Year" award and a paid trip to Beijing in Sep 2018!

Challenge: Create an app or clock face using the Fitbit OS SDK or Web APIs to empower and inspire users to live a healthier, more active life. Everything you need to get started is here: <a href="https://dev.fitbit.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://dev.fitbit.com</a>
Prize:
Fitbit Ionic for each team member.
For additional help check out Community Forums and Discord server.
Fitbit is also providing 10 Fitbit Ionic’s loaners for attendees to check out and use at the event. First come first serve on the loaners, hardware lab opens up after the opening ceremony.

Challenge: Get ready for Call for Code with this preliminary challenge to improve logistics based on traffic and weather activity. Create an application that helps build resilient communities, and safeguards the health and well-being of individuals and institutions. Use the IBM Code Patterns <a href="http://ibm.biz/AHIBMC4C" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://ibm.biz/AHIBMC4C</a> for inspiration to kickstart your solutions or build your idea and services provided by the IBM Cloud.
Prizes:
<ul>
<li> Virtual: At the end of the AngelHack Global Series, a First and Second Place team will be announced. <a href="https://platform.younoodle.com/admin/entry-rounds/ibm_series/marketing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Submit your project here</a></li>
<li> First Place: $7500 USD to be split amongst the winning team.</li>
<li> Second Place $2500 USD to be split amongst the winning team.</li>
<li> Each submission receives 1000 cloud credits on IBM Cloud</li>
</ul>

Every attendee to Ubidots sponsored events will receive 2,000 free credits. The winning team of each Ubidots sponsored event will receive a complimentary IoT Lab License for 3 months (must be redeemed in the same year the Hackathon took place).
Challege:  To transform, technology must be bold! It must solve problems for all groups of people. The Express Scripts challenge: Create something cool to improve the quality of employment for disabled people through the use of accessible technologies.
Prize: Bose Soundsport Free Wireless Sport Headphones


Prize: Interview Cake will give out free full access to their interview prep course to all attendees of this hackathon. The redemption link will be provided in person at the event.
Stay Tuned for More Prizes to Come!


All ages, genders, and skill levels are welcome. Come solo or in a team of up to five, and spend the weekend learning new skills, meeting your local tech community and tech sponsors, enjoying free food, and more.
Our attendees typically consist of developers looking to improve their skills or expand their horizons, students, designers of all skill-sets, and serious entrepreneurs that can add value to teams. Bring your ideas and let’s go!
Want to get involved in another way? We’re always open to chat with potential sponsors, mentors, and judges! Just email info (at) angelhack.com to get connected.


Day 1 
9:00 AM : Doors Open &amp; Breakfast10:00 AM : Opening Ceremony, Sponsor Welcomes, &amp; Team Building11:00 AM : Coding Kick Off1:00 PM : Lunch2:00 PM : Sponsor Breakout Sessions 7:00 PM : Dinner9:00 PM : Pitch Workshop10:00 PM : Venue Closes
*Venue not open overnight Day 2 8:00 AM : Venue Opens / Breakfast12:00 PM : Lunch1:00 PM : Code Freeze &amp; Submission Deadline on hackathon.io 1:30 PM : A/V Check2:00 PM : Demos 4:00 PM : Winners are Announced / Prizes!


We know some rules are meant to be broken, but you should probably (read: definitely) stick by these:
1. Fresh Code - We all start coding at the same time. It’s cool to work on designs beforehand, digital mockups, open source frameworks, and anything else available to everyone, but keep things within fair limits.
2. Code Review - Winning teams may be subject to a code-review at some point following the event or immediately before winning. This is to ensure that all code used is in fact fresh.
3. Ownership and IP - You own your IP and whatever you create. Simple as that.
4. Team Size - No more than five people.
5. Submissions - Each hackathon has its individual <a href="http://www.hackathon.io/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">hackathon.io</a> page where projects need to be submitted by the designated time. You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to do just that.
6. Demos - You’ll have 2 minutes to demo the functionality of your project and talk through your idea, and 1 minute for Q&amp;A from judges.
7. Be cool to your fellow hackers! Check out our <a href="https://drive.google.com/a/angelhack.com/file/d/0B96JKELGAqzhZzhJRDVJREZmQVU/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Code of Conduct</a>.


How is the hackathon judged?Projects will be judged based on the following criteria, with a total of 5 points per criteria:
<ul>
<li>Fundability: How fundable is this idea? Is there potential for a sustainable business model?</li>
<li>Execution: How well was the project executed and explained? Did it work?</li>
<li>UI/UX: Beyond design, was the end-to-end user experience for the solution considered?</li>
<li>Originality: How original, creative or unique is the idea?</li>
<li>Scalability: How scalable is the solution? Will it make an impact?</li>
</ul>
<h2>Judges</h2>

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Know someone who would make a great judge of awesomeness and innovation? Nominate them (or yourself!) at info@angelhack (dot) com



Curious what it looks like to sponsor awesomeness and innovation? Reach out to us at info@angelhack (dot) com

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