UNIHACK 2025 - 14-16 March, 2025
25:40:16
remaining before hacking stops...
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Participate from the Melbourne Hub
at Monash University Clayton
Participate from the Sydney Hub
at UNSW Kensington
Checklist
- Register
Register yourself and your team!
So we know you (and your friends) are competing!
- Buy Merch
Buy some swag!
Registration is free for everyone - but if you're looking for something extra, our swag pack is available to buy.
- Read Now
Read the Participants Handbook!
Find out everything you need to know about the competition here!
- Devpost
Submit your entry on Devpost!
Here is where you'll submit your entries for UNIHACK!
The winners will be announced on March 24.
Main Prize
1st Place
- $5000 cash
- Bose QuietComfort SE headphones for each team member
- Bellroy Tech Kit pouch for each team member
- Logitech MX Keys S Combo + MX Brio 4K Ultra HD Webcam for each team member
2nd Place
- $2400 cash
- Sennheiser HD450BT for each team member
- Logitech MX Anywhere 3 + MX Keys Mini for each team member
3rd Place
- $1200 cash
- Amazon Echo for each team member
- Logitech MX Brio 4K Ultra HD Webcam for each team member
Judging Criteria
✨ Polish, Design, and Execution
What does the project look like? Is it intuitive, aesthetically pleasing, and accessible? And most importantly, does it actually work?
💪 Technical Difficulty
Does the hack look technically interesting or challenging? Is it simply putting a pretty frontend on an existing API or does it do something more?
💡 Originality and Creativity
How unique is the hack? Does it solve a new problem, or have a new take on an existing problem?
😲 Wow Factor
Does it spark joy? Would this be something you use and show to your friends? Yes, this is totally subjective. But that’s what makes it fun.
Is there a theme or challenge for UNIHACK?
No.
As the Imagination Hackathon, we do not set a theme or prompt. Teams must come up with an idea and build a prototype during the weekend.
The important thing is that your prototype works, and that you demonstate that it works in your pitch.
Sponsor Prizes
SponsorSocial Impact Prize
The best idea that addresses an issue in your local community.
- Crumpler Communal Dwelling Bag for each team member
SponsorBest Use of Datastax APIs
The best idea that uses any Datastax technologies (including AstraDB and Langflow)
In your pitch and DevPost submission, you must demonstrate how you use Datastax technologies in your project.
- Keychron K8 mechanical keyboard for each team member
Category Prizes
Best Design
Awarded to the most usable and best looking user interface.
- Blunt Metro Compact Umbrella for each team member
Most Creative Idea
The project that has the most original idea or reinvention.
- Frank Green Essentials Set for each team member
First Timers Prize
The best project created by first-time hackathon participants.
To be eligible, at least 50% of your team must have not attended a hackathon.
- Belkin BoostCharge Pro for each team member
Most Entertaining Pitch
Can you summarise your pitch in in three minutes - whilst also being engaging and entertaining?
- Stanley Cup for each team member
People's Choice Award
The project that wins the hearts and votes of the people.
- Ultimate Ears MINIROLL Speaker for each team member
Best Social Media Prize
Send out the best tweet, message, photo, story or short video that sums up your experience of #UNIHACK2025.
This is an individual prize.
- DJI Osmo Mobile SE Gimbal
Best Meme
Make the best meme during the event and post it on the UNIHACK Discord. I couldn't make it any more obvious.
This is an individual prize.
- Totally a secret
