Dates

Runs July 25 - August 15

Eligibility

Free for students 

Prizes

50$ amazon gift card for first place team

recognition for second place team

recognition for third place team

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

• Problem
  Clear problem statement and who it affects Why it matters (severity, frequency, stakes) Potential real-world usefulness 20 points
• AI Usefulness & Appropriateness
  AI is a core part of the solution (not a gimmick) Model/tool choice makes sense for the task Clear explanation of what AI does vs. what code/rules do 20 points
• Technical Execution
  Working prototype/demo System design is coherent (data flow, components, reliability) Handles basic edge cases and failure modes 30 points
• Uniqueness
  Novel approach, unique insight, or strong twist on an existing idea Clear advantage over “simple prompt + UI” solutions 15 points
• User Experience
  Easy to understand and use Clean demo, clear onboarding, and sensible outputs Communicates results in a helpful way 15 points