CIU Hackathon 2024 Event
Calling All CIU Students!
Here’s your opportunity to make a real impact on campus and showcase your creativity and innovation! Join the CIU Hackathon 2024, proudly hosted by the Software Development Office and the School of Applied Sciences.
Work in teams—your own or one assigned to you—and tackle a meaningful challenge rooted in real-world issues at CIU. With guidance from academic mentors and university professionals, you'll develop valuable skills, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate in an energetic and creative environment.
Be a part of this exciting event, unleash your potential, and see where your ideas can lead!
Event Schedule
- 10.12.2024: Postgraduate Participants
- 11.12.2024: Undergraduate Participants
- 12.12.2024: Award Ceremony
CIU Hackathon 2024 - FAQ
The CIU Hackathon is focused on solving a real-world challenge that directly impacts the CIU campus. You’ll work on a meaningful project, applying your creativity and problem-solving skills to make a difference. The specific challenge will be revealed at the start of the event.
All registered CIU students are welcome! Whether you’re studying computer science, engineering, or another field, if you’re passionate about technology, innovation, and making a difference, this event is for you.
Not at all! This hackathon is open to students from any background. Whether you have skills in coding, no-code/low-code platforms, or creative problem-solving, your talents are welcome here.
Programming skills can help, but they’re not required. We’re looking for innovative thinkers and creative minds. Whether you’re an experienced coder or skilled in no-code/low-code tools, there’s a place for you.
Sign up through the CIU Hackathon 2024 - Application Form. Fill out the form carefully, highlighting any relevant skills or projects to boost your chances of selection.
The application form is all you need to complete—no extra documents are required!
You must complete your application by 3:00 PM on December 6, 2024.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and asked to confirm their participation. Make sure your contact details are accurate!
The Hackathon will run from December 10 to 12, 2024. Selected participants will be informed of their assigned date and location.
The Hackathon spans three days:
- Day 1: Postgraduate Participants
- Day 2: Undergraduate Participants
- Day 3: Award Ceremony
You can join as an individual or with a team of up to three people. If you apply solo and are selected, we’ll pair you with other talented participants to form a team.
Bring your essentials: laptop, tablet, or any other device you’ll need for creation and collaboration.
You’ll have access to academic mentors and CIU professionals who will guide and support you throughout the event.
Projects will be evaluated based on creativity, feasibility, and impact. Detailed judging criteria will be shared by the jury during the event.
Absolutely! Prizes include:
- Certificates of participation.
- Opportunities to work as a research or student assistant at the UKU Software Development Office.
- Special gifts.
- Scholarship opportunities to be utilized in the upcoming academic term