मुंबई Hackathon

General

• All code must be written during the event. You cannot use existing code that you have written and finish it during the event.
• Participants cannot use any external APIs as a part of their core functionality. (Using Google Maps API for an app that tracks a delivery is fine, but using Google Maps API to build a navigation app is not allowed)
• You can apply as an individual or a team. Teams can consist of up to a maximum of 5 members.
• The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the event program.
• The prize pool will be split among the winners.

Prerequisites

• Download all the necessary files (IDE, SDK, etc) before the event.
• Internet connection will be provided, but it is best to have your 4G dongle or mobile hotspot.
• All participants must bring their own laptops.

Schedule

• Be present at the venue on 9th April at 9 AM.
• Submit your idea at the registration desk.
• There will be two sessions for coding:
  • 9 AM - 6 PM on 9th April
  • 9 AM - 12 PM on 10th April
• You CAN code between the two sessions when you're not at the venue.
• During the event, the Hackathon judges will visit every team, ask some questions and make evaluations. There will be three kinds of evaluations:
  • 2 PM on 9th April for project concept and usability
  • 10 AM on 10th April for core readiness
  • 2 PM on 10th April for final presentation
• Your project is eligible for submission only if it's in working condition and has minimum quality standards
• Maximum 10 teams will qualify for presenting their final work in round 3.
• You are supposed to push your code on GitHub by 12 PM on 10th April.
• Include a brief description of your project in the README and mention the installation steps along with screenshots. Projects submitted without a proper README will not be considered.
• Once your project is submitted, DO NOT make any changes. We will keep an eye on the commits made on GitHub.

Project

• All code, design, art, music, SFX, and assets must be created during the duration of the Hackathon. You are however permitted to use any publicly available open-source resources (images, datasets, etc.) in your project.
• Participants are free to make plans, create wireframes, and brainstorm prior to the event.
• All projects submitted for consideration for a prize will be subject to a full code and asset review in order to determine whether the work originated during the hackathon or not.
• The project must be developed in public repositories on GitHub and should have a valid Open Source License. You can read about open source licenses here.
• All projects must be uploaded to GitHub before 12PM on 10th April.
• If you’re new to Github, read this guide.

Ownership

• All teams retain full ownership of what they have created during the Hackathon.