Projects will be evaluated by the judging panel based on a combination of the following criteria:

• Idea and potential: the ambition, originality, usefulness, and long-term potential of the project.
• Execution: what the team was able to build during the hackathon and how well it works.
• Problem-solving process: how the team approached challenges, made decisions, and iterated throughout the day.
• Interaction with mentors: how the team used feedback, communicated their progress, and engaged with mentors.
• Final presentation: the clarity, quality, and persuasiveness of the final demo or pitch.

The judging process will consider both the final submission and the team’s work during the day.

Winners will be selected by the judging panel and announced during the closing ceremony.

All judging decisions are final.