About the challenge
Hack the Bias is a 36-hour community-powered hackathon created for students, technologists, and activists who want to build solutions that tackle real-world issues. From racial justice to accessibility, our mission is to inspire innovation that amplifies underrepresented voices and drives positive change.
Whether you're a developer, designer, storyteller, or strategist — there's a place for you here. Collaborate, learn, and launch meaningful ideas into the world.
Event schedule
Requirements
What to Build
Project addressing one of the prompts relating to eliminating any kind of systemic bias.
What to Submit
- GitHub repo with all your source code
- Link to a video demo no longer than 4 minutes
- Link to deployed application (optional)
- Writeup
Prizes
Regular Tier 1st Place
Regular Tier 2nd Place
Regular Tier 3rd Place
Beginner Tier 1st Place
Beginner Tier 2nd Place
Beginner Tier 3rd Place
KPMG Custom Challenge
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Bhavjit Kailey
SINE
Judging Criteria
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Impact & Bias Mitigation (30 Points)
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Technical Implementation (20 Points)
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Feasibility and Sustainability (20 Points)
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Creativity & Innovation (20 Points)
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Presentation & Communication (15 Points)
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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