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Weekend Schedule

10:00 AM Doors Open
10:15 AM Bagels / Coffee
10:30 AM Kick-Off
11:30 AM Coding Begins
12:00 PM Lunch Provided by Ahalogy
2:00 PM Captain Check-In
6:00 PM Dinner Provided by Illumination Works, LLC
9:00 PM Captain Check-In
11:30 PM Pizza and Red Bull Provided by Losant
3:00 AM Captain Check-In
8:00 AM Breakfast
11:30 AM Coding Stops
11:45 AM Final Submission Deadline / Pitch Practice
12:00 PM Lunch
12:30 PM Presentations Begin
2:00 PM Judges Deliberate
2:30 PM Award Ceremony
3:00 PM Hackathon Ends

Prize Tracks

Grand Prize

$5,000

  • Presented By Main Street Ventures
  • Weekend winner based on technical complexity and creativity
  • Decided by the entire judges panel

Honorable Mention

$1,000

  • Runner-up based on technical complexity and creativity
  • Decided by the entire judges panel

Cryptocurrency

$1,000

  • Presented By BitBounce
  • Prize paid out in ETH
  • Requires use of CredoEx API
  • Winner chosen by BitBounce's Marty Bauer

Non-practical

$1,000

  • Presented By Alchemy
  • Submissions must be as wacky and unfit for market as possible
  • Winner chosen by Alchemy's John David Back

Feed the Human Spirit

$1,000

  • Presented By Kroger
  • Submissions should have a useful application to food and/or groceries
  • Judge TBA

Cincinnati

$1,000

Why Another Hackathon?

Because a hackathon is about more than the final presentation. We've seen too many teams win without building anything more than a landing page and a "business model". This goes against the spirit of what a hackathon is, which is raw technical creativity. We want developers of all technical levels to come out and learn something new, break something, maybe even set something on fire (please don't though). The teams that walk away with prizes are those who came out the other side with something working, impressive and a weekend they can be proud of.

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Rules

  • Up to 5 people per team.
  • Must have working project at end of hackathon.
  • All code must have been written during the hackathon. Prepare for your code to be reviewed upon submission.
  • Winning projects will be polished, working and unique. Come prepared to build something!

FAQ

Do I need to come with a team?

No! Many teams will form on Saturday morning at the event. Hackathons are a fun way to make new friends in the industry. Working side-by-side to build something new is a powerful bonding experience.

Do I need to come with a project idea?

No! Some teams do come with a project idea, ready to build. Many do not. Some participants will have a great project but need a team to help them build it. Hackathon organizers can offer direction if your team is struggling to choose.

Do I need to stay the entire 29 hours?

No. Take breaks when you want. Sleep when you want. A lot of teams are so excited to complete their project that they work straight through the night. Other participants prefer to get some rest and take some time to sleep, either at the event or at home.

Do I need to have a lot of development experience?

We welcome participants with any level of experience. Hackathons are a great opportunity to improve and learn new development skills.

What about parking?

There are a number of parking lots in the immediate area of Union Hall. Find options here.
Better yet, take a bus, bike, or e-scooter! 😀

HackCincy Organizers

Chris Ridenour

Chris Ridenour

Taron Foxworth

Taron Foxworth

Aaron Brongersma

Aaron Brongersma

Taylor Edmiston

Taylor Edmiston

Chris Crowell

Chris Crowell

Michael Richardson

Michael Richardson

Robin Bonatesta

Robin Bonatesta

Jake Boyles

Jake Boyles

Contact

E-mail: info@hackcincy.com

Venue

Union Hall
1311 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45202