Dates
Hackathon Timeline
• Registration Opens: November 14th
• HackFest Weekend: November 14–16, 2025
• Team Formation Deadline: November 14th @ 3 for check in
• Project Submissions Due: November 16th @ 1:00pm
• Winners Announced: TBD
All eligible projects will be evaluated across the following dimensions:
Alignment with Theme
(https://github.com/cloudgoesfrazier/RUN-Hackfest-2025#alignment-with-theme) • Does the project clearly function as a Smart Campus Wallet or a meaningful component of one?
• Does it address financial, payment, or campus-life aspects in a relevant way?
Impact on Student Experience
(https://github.com/cloudgoesfrazier/RUN-Hackfest-2025#impact-on-student-experience) • Does the solution solve a real problem or pain point for students?
• Would this meaningfully improve daily student life, decision-making, or financial awareness?
Functionality and Technical Execution
(https://github.com/cloudgoesfrazier/RUN-Hackfest-2025#functionality-and-technical-execution) • Does the prototype work as demonstrated?
• Are core features implemented or convincingly simulated?
• Is the technical approach coherent and appropriate for a hackathon?
Design and User Experience
(https://github.com/cloudgoesfrazier/RUN-Hackfest-2025#design-and-user-experience) • Is the interface intuitive, clear, and easy to navigate?
• Would a typical student quickly understand how to use it?
• Is the experience cohesive and thoughtfully designed?
Innovation and Creativity
(https://github.com/cloudgoesfrazier/RUN-Hackfest-2025#innovation-and-creativity) • Does the solution introduce a novel or imaginative idea?
• Does it apply creative design, product thinking, or technical approaches?
AI and FinTech Integration (Optional Consideration)
(https://github.com/cloudgoesfrazier/RUN-Hackfest-2025#ai-and-fintech-integration-optional-consideration) • If AI is used, does it genuinely enhance the experience?
• If FinTech elements are included, are they applied thoughtfully and clearly connected to the user problem?