KTP Hack is a philanthropic hackathon that provides students a way design, build, and present creative solutions. 100% of proceeds raised from ticket and merch sales will go to our philanthropy, The Franklin Zhang Initiative. More information can be found at our website here. 

Requirements

Projects must be built during the official hacking period (8:00 PM Friday – 8:00 PM Saturday).

All submissions must include:

  • A GitHub repository containing the full source code.

  • A 3-minute demo video showcasing the project and its functionality.

  • A brief Devpost submission description explaining what the project does, the technology used, and how it relates to the theme.

Submissions are due by Saturday, November 15th at 8:00 PM on Devpost. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$150 in prizes
Grand Champion
$100 in cash
1 winner

Most Creative
$25 in cash
1 winner

Best Technical Implementation
$25 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

David McPherson

Caleb Bradberry

Caleb Bradberry

Randy Marchany

Jasmine Varma

Judging Criteria

  • Relevance to Theme
    1-2 Points : Weak or unclear connection to safety. 3-4 Points : Addresses safety but in a limited or indirect way. 5 Points : Strongly aligns with safety and clearly improves it.
  • Impact & Usefulness
    1-2 Points : Minimal real-world value or impractical. 3-4 Points : Some real-world use; moderate impact. 5 Points : Highly impactful, practical, and scalable solution.
  • Technical Implementation
    1-2 Points : Basic prototype; little depth or incomplete. 3-4 Points : Functional with moderate complexity and reliability. 5 Points : Technically impressive, well-structured, and robust.
  • Creativity & Innovation
    1-2 Points : Generic idea; little innovation. 3-4 Points : Some unique aspects or clever implementation. 5 Points : Distinctly original and innovative.
  • Presentation & Polish
    1-2 Points : Disorganized or unclear presentation. 3-4 Points : Clear explanation; minor polish issues. 5 Points : Polished, professional, and engaging presentation.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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