For the sixth time, UCLA IEEE and UCLA Chapter of Theta Tau are pleased to present IDEA Hacks, one of the few college hackathons that provides an emphasis in hardware and the largest of its kind on the West Coast. We provide you with tools, such as 3D printers, soldering stations, and other equipment free of charge. IDEA Hacks is a platform for you to experiment, collaborate, and develop tangible products from scratch in 36 hours.

This year our theme is “College Lifestyle”. This means you will be challenged to create something that focuses on enhancing students’ daily routines, whether that means increased sustainability, comfort, and more. Spend the weekend with us to innovate and create.

Eligibility

Participants: University and community college students (ages 18 and over)

Team Size: 4-5 members recommended, 5 max

 

 

Requirements

Project submissions must integrate at least two hardware components for submission. Don't forget a short description of your project, a list of components used, and the names of all team members!

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$2,450 in prizes
IDEA Hacks 1st Place Grand Prize
5 winners

IDEA Hacks 2nd Place Prize
5 winners

IDEA Hacks 3rd Place Prize
5 winners

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

IEEE

IEEE

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation/Creativity
    Is the hack a creative solution to an existing problem? Does it contribute something entirely new?
  • Technological Achievement
    Is the implementation of the technologies clever or complex? The team should demonstrate a developed understanding of the technologies utilized in their hack.
  • Product Potential
    We love it when the hack is aesthetically pleasing and novel, but we also look for practicality. Is the hack generally functional and bug-free? How feasible is the hack as a real-life application?
  • Strength of Pitch
    Is the approach of your hack well defined? Why is the hack something people should care about? The team should deliver their pitch with confidence in a thorough and concise manner.
  • Environmentally Friendly Evaluation (Optional)
    Projects will be evaluated with one additional metric: potential environmental impact.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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