SpartaHack IV is Michigan State University's fourth annual student-run hackathon. On the weekend of January 19th, we're bringing together 500 students of all skill levels and disciplines to get creative with tech, connect with peers and professionals, and forget the words "I can't." We're excited to see what you will create!
Eligibility
- Participation is limited to high school students, university students, or those who have left school within 2017-2018 school year.
- Minors are accepted!
- Teams can have a maximum of 4 members
Prizes
$60,250 in prizes
1st Place
$1000 to split and $3000 in SendGrid Credits + 6 Months of Loader.io + $500 in DigitalOcean Credits to each winner
2nd Place
$750 to split + $1500 in SendGrid credits to each winner + $250 in Digital Ocean Credits to each winner
3rd Place
$500 to split + $125 in DigitalOcean Credits to each winner
Best Android App
$400 to split
Best UX
$400 to split
Best iOS App
$400 to split
Funniest/Most Creative Hack
$400 to split
First-Time Hacker Prize
$400 to split
Most Technically Impressive
$400 to split
Best Hardware Hack
$400 to split
Voice of the Community
$200 to split + Google home Mini
Best Hack That Helps After A Disaster/Loss
$500 to split + cozy sweatshirt-material blanket for each
Best Hack that Improves the Spartan Experience or Brings Spartans Together
Four $50 MSU Tech Store gift cards
Hacking for Improving Access to Legal Services
$500 to split
Best Use of NeoOBD2 Pro
$200 to split
Best Hack to Solve a Business Problem
$200 to split + gift certificate covering four people for an East Lansing area escape room
Best Performance Hack
Tickets to Dynatrace DevOne Detroit Conference in the fall
Best Hack for Sustainability - Bosch
Bosch DREMEL DigiLab 3D40 3D printer for each member
Best Hack for Sustainability - Dow Chemical
Amazon Echo for each team member
Best Hack for Healthcare
$250 to split, interview for DTX Launch Detroit, attendance to Hacking Health Windsor-Detroit IV(April 6-7th, value of up to $10K)
Best Use of an AUtonomous System
$200 to split
Best Use of SendGrid API
$3000 in SendGrid Credits + 6 Months of Free Loader.io
Best Domain Name Registered With Domain.com
Raspberry Pi & PiHut Essential Kit
Best IoT Hack Using A Qualcomm Device
DragonBoard 410C & Power Source
Best Use of Amazon Web Services
$250 Amazon Web Services Credit
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Judging Panel
SpartaHack + Various
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
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Technical Impressiveness
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Implementation
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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