Join us for Colorado College’s first ever interdisciplinary hackathon, Tiger HaCCs 1.0. Over 24 hours, students from all majors and class years will team up to tackle a real world challenge from the City of Colorado Springs, using creativity, collaboration, and technology to make an impact. Whether you are a coder, designer, or problem solver, this is your chance to innovate, learn, and have fun. Enjoy great food, snacks, and exciting prizes while building something meaningful together. No experience necessary.    

Requirements

Thanks for participating in Tiger HaCCs 1.0!
For submission, a GitHub repository and a presentation slide deck are required. Any other supplemental materials are also welcome.

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Prizes

3 non-cash prizes
Top Overall Prize
1 winner

Overall prizes to be announced at the Closing Ceremony!

Second Overall Prize
1 winner

Overall prizes to be announced at the Closing Ceremony!

Third Overall Prize
1 winner

Overall prizes to be announced at the Closing Ceremony!

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Lilly Chen

Lilly Chen
CEO, FSH Technologies

Robin Lovewell

Robin Lovewell
Workforce Administrator, City of Colorado Springs

Shakanah Tedder

Shakanah Tedder
Small Business Development Administrator, City of Colorado Springs

Jon-Michael Horst

Jon-Michael Horst
Director of Marketing and Outreach, Exponential Impact

Coral Laski

Coral Laski
Director of Programs, Exponential Impact

Celeste Diaz Ferraro

Celeste Diaz Ferraro
Faculty, Dept of Economics & Business, Colorado College

Lizzie Blaschke

Lizzie Blaschke
Health Analyst, Cognizant

Judging Criteria

  • Impact & Relevance
    Clear problem definition, identification of specific users, and alignment with Colorado Springs’ revitalization priorities.
  • Innovation & Creativity
    Originality, reframing assumptions, and creative interdisciplinary thinking.
  • Technical Execution & Feasibility
    A working prototype, clear tech choices, and realistic potential for implementation.
  • Design & User Experience
    Clear user needs, intuitive interaction, and accessible design choices.
  • Collaboration & Presentation
    Clear roles, cohesive teamwork, and a compelling final presentation.

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