Location:
📍 Darrin Communications Center 📍
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Free Parking
Parking is available at North Hall Parking Lot, 2-minute walk to Darrin Communications Center
Parking Address: North Lot, Troy, NY 12180
Be sure to check-in with our organizers at the organizing team table in the front of the DCC. Participants will be given a wrist band at check-in which will grant access to food, and activities. Check-in is open throughout the event!
Need Help?
MENTORING INFORMATION
Mentors will be available throughout HackRPI to provide invaluable guidance and assistance to participants. Whether you need help with coding, debugging, refining your project idea, or navigating the challenges of a hackathon, our experienced mentors are here to support you every step of the way. With their expertise, you'll be able to overcome obstacles, learn new skills, and maximize your hackathon experience. Don't hesitate to seek out their advice and make the most of the mentorship opportunities available at HackRPI.
EVENT DISCORD
Join the HackRPI 2025 Discord server to stay connected and make the most of your hackathon experience! Have questions for the staff? Want to chat with other participants? Looking for a team? Join the conversation on Discord and get the support you need to succeed at HackRPI.
Project Submission and Judging
JUDGING CRITERIA
After coding ends at noon on Sunday, present your project to our panel of industry professionals, professors, alumni, and fellow students. They'll evaluate your work based on these criteria:
Practicality & Utility
What problem do you want to solve? How applicable is your hack to problems we're facing today? Any future plans?
Creativity
How original is your hack? Is this a novel idea or something that many people have come across?
Technical Difficulty
How technically challenging is it? Which technologies did you use?
Effort
Did the team genuinely commit time and effort to this product?
User Experience
What impression do you get from the hack? Does it provide for a smooth user experience?
Collaboration & Learning
Did the team work well together and split up work? Did they learn from the experience?
PROJECT SUBMISSION
Submit your project through Devpost and showcase your amazing work!
Create Your Account
Sign up for a Devpost account to get started with your submission.
Prepare Your Submission
Include these essential elements:
- ▸Project title and description
- ▸Demo video showcasing your hack
- ▸Technologies used and challenges faced
- ▸Team member information
Submit Before Deadline
📅Submit by 11:00 AM Sunday
✏️Edit until 12:00 PM Sunday
Present Your Project
After noon, no changes allowed. Be ready to give a live demo and explain your project to the judges!
Ready to showcase your amazing project? Click above to start your submission!
