MetroHacks 2021, is expected to be one of the biggest hackathons ever hosted in the DFW Metroplex.
MetroHacks 2021 will be a beginner-friendly, 24-hour hackathon with a focus on applying cutting-edge technology in real apps, organized by the DFW hackathon team ASR-X and partnered with the DYVA (DFW Youth Volunteer Association). Talented students from across the world will spend 24 hours attending talks, workshops, and of course building incredible, world-changing technology for social good and innovative change.
MetroHacks is the sister-event to MetroCon, one of the largest conventions in the DFW metroplex serving local communities in Science and Technology, Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Investment, and Community Service. Since 2017, MetroCon has attracted thousands of participants each year.
Requirements
2 minute video is required
Link to GitHub repository is required
Any other resources (PDF, Slides, link to site) optional but encouraged.
Prizes
$34,900 in prizes
1st Place
(2)
$1200 cash for the team
2nd Place
(2)
$800 cash for the team
3rd Place
(2)
$400 cash for the team
Participation Perks
(300)
Free $10 Amazon gift card awarded to each participant who submits a reasonable project and attends at least 75% of the workshops.
Free 1-Month access to all echoAR Business Plan features ($89 value)
Best AssemblyAI Project
Best project using the AssemblyAI API - $100 Amazon gift card per team member
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Neil Song
Captain for ASR-X | Executive Director
Anthony Wang
Artificial Intelligence for ASR-X | Head of Technology
Byron Li
Product Manager for ASR-X | Head of Communications
Jerry Chen
Design for ASR-X | Head of Promotions
Jennifer Xiao
IT Manager for Mary Kay Global
Jeffrey Liu
UT Sophomore | Amazon & Roblox Intern
Brandon Wang
Upenn Sophomore | HackMIT 2020 1st Place
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
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Impact
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Technical Difficulty
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Execution
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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