📅 Important Dates:

• Hackathon Begins: May 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM CST

• Opening Ceremony + Prompt Reveal: May 3, 2025 @ 11:00 AM CST

• Project Submission Deadline: May 4, 2025 @ 11:00 AM CST

• Demos & Judging: May 4, 2025 @ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM CST

• Winners Announced: May 4, 2025 @ 1:30 PM CST during the Awards Ceremony

🎓 Eligibility:

• Open to undergraduate and graduate students 

• Registered beforehand!

• Participants may compete solo or in teams of up to 3 Members

• No prior hackathon experience required—beginner-friendly!

🛠 Project and Submission Requirements:

All submissions must be made via Devpost and include:

• A project description explaining what your project does, how it works, and its relevance to the NeuroHack 2025 theme - please check out your starter kit for further details

• A link to your code (Technical Only) and the Required Files as listed in your starter kit.

• Optional: A 2–3 minute video demo introducing your team and walking through your project

• Submissions are due by May 4 at 11:00 AM CST. Late entries will not be accepted

• All work must be completed during the event window

🏆 Judging Criteria and Winner Selection:

Projects will be evaluated based on:

• Innovation & Creativity – Is the idea original and thoughtfully implemented?

• Relevance to Cognitive Wellness – How well does the project address the theme?

• Technical Execution – Is the solution functional and technically sound?

• User Experience & Design – Is it intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly?

• Presentation – Is the team’s explanation clear and compelling?

Judges will score entries independently and discuss finalists during deliberation. Winners will be announced during the Awards Ceremony on May 4 at 1:30 PM CST.