Summer Tech Hackathon 2023
Join our premier hackathon event where you can collaborate with peers, solve real-world challenges, showcase your skills, and win exciting prizes.
Hackathon Theme
This summer's challenge focuses on sustainable technology solutions
Sustainable Tech Solutions
Develop innovative technology solutions that address environmental challenges and promote sustainability. Your project should focus on one of the following areas:
Clean Energy
Solutions that promote renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency, or reduce carbon footprint.
Waste Reduction
Technologies that minimize waste, improve recycling, or promote circular economy principles.
Sustainable Transportation
Innovations that make transportation more environmentally friendly or reduce emissions.
Water Conservation
Solutions that improve water usage efficiency, quality monitoring, or conservation.
How It Works
Your guide to participating in the CareerHaki Hackathon
Register
Sign up individually or with your team. If you don't have a team, we'll help you find teammates with complementary skills.
Ideate & Build
Develop your solution during the 48-hour hackathon period with support from our mentors and resources.
Present
Showcase your solution to our panel of judges through a demo and presentation of your project.
Win Prizes
Top teams will receive recognition, prizes, and potential opportunities to further develop their solutions.
Prizes & Recognition
Exciting rewards for the top performing teams
First Place
- $5,000 Cash Prize
- 3 Months of CareerHaki Mentorship
- Feature in Industry Publications
- Opportunity to Present at Tech Conference
Second Place
- $2,500 Cash Prize
- 2 Months of CareerHaki Mentorship
- Feature on CareerHaki Blog
- Tech Stack Credits ($1,000 value)
Third Place
- $1,000 Cash Prize
- 1 Month of CareerHaki Mentorship
- Tech Stack Credits ($500 value)
Special Recognition Awards
Most Innovative Solution
For the team with the most creative and groundbreaking approach to the challenge.
Best Technical Implementation
For the team demonstrating exceptional technical skill and code quality.
Best User Experience
For the solution with the most intuitive and engaging user interface and experience.
People's Choice
Voted by all hackathon participants for their favorite project.
Mentors & Judges
Industry experts who will guide and evaluate your projects
Sarah Johnson
CTO, TechInnovate
Expert in cloud architecture and sustainable technology solutions with 15+ years of industry experience.
Michael Chen
Lead Developer, GreenTech
Specializes in renewable energy applications and IoT solutions for environmental monitoring.
Priya Sharma
UX Director, EcoSolutions
Expert in creating user-centered designs for sustainability-focused applications and services.
David Kim
Founder, CleanFuture
Serial entrepreneur with multiple successful startups in the clean energy and sustainability space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the hackathon
Who can participate?
The hackathon is open to professionals of all levels, from students to experienced developers. You don't need to be a CareerHaki member to participate.
Do I need to have a team?
You can register individually or with a team. If you register individually, we'll help match you with teammates based on your skills and interests.
What technologies can we use?
You're free to use any programming languages, frameworks, or tools. We encourage you to use technologies that best solve the problem you're addressing.
How will projects be judged?
Projects will be evaluated based on innovation, technical implementation, impact, feasibility, and presentation. Each criterion will be weighted equally.
Is there a registration fee?
No, participation is completely free. We want to make this opportunity accessible to everyone interested in sustainable technology solutions.
Register for the Hackathon
Secure your spot in our Summer Tech Hackathon and get ready to innovate, collaborate, and make an impact.
Past Hackathons
Check out the amazing projects from our previous events
Winter Hackathon 2022
Focused on AI solutions for healthcare challenges, with 200+ participants and 45 projects.
View ProjectsSpring Hackathon 2022
Centered on fintech innovations for financial inclusion, with 180+ participants and 38 projects.
View ProjectsFall Hackathon 2021
Focused on EdTech solutions for remote learning, with 150+ participants and 32 projects.
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