THIS HACKATHON IS ONLY OPEN TO HACKERS WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR CMD-F PRIOR. WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY NEW REGISTRATIONS. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS HACKATHON IN-PERSON TO BE ELIGIBLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST FOR CMD-F.
cmd-f is an in-person hackathon focused on addressing gender inequality in technology. Our main purpose is to create a safe, dedicated space for people who face gender inequalities to hack together. We’re trying to create access for people who have historically been excluded. We have encouraged participation from women, trans people, non-binary individuals, and other gender-diverse people.
Thus, cmd-f is only open to individuals that identify as an underrepresented gender in technology. We’re aware that gender is not the only inequality in technology. We appreciate allyship and recognize it is important in the community. We are asking our allies to show their support by not hacking and helping in other forms such as volunteering or mentoring. Please make sure your participation for this event is aligned with the intentions of the event. We ask all participants who attend to trust that everyone else who is attending is meant to be here.
For more information on who is an underrepresented gender in technology, please email us at cmd-f@nwplus.io.
cmd-f is open to:
- high school students
- university/college students
- new graduates
cmd-f is an in-person hackathon and you must be able to come to our venue at Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre located at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver, BC.
If you would like to support cmd-f as an ally, our mentor, media, and volunteer roles are open to all genders! Join us on March 11-12 to:
- Develop new skills
- Explore career opportunities
- Build a supportive community in tech
Whether you're a first-time hacker or a veteran, we have workshops, prizes, and social activities for you! No technical experience needed.
Stay tuned on our socials for updates on what to expect at cmd-f 2023!
Prizes
$CAD34,600 in prizes
cmd-f Podium Prize: Gold
$500 split between the team.
The team will be invited to an exclusive lunch with SAP executives!
cmd-f Podium Prize: Silver
$300 split between the team.
The team will be invited to an exclusive lunch with SAP executives!
cmd-f Podium Prize: Bronze
$200 split between the team.
The team will be invited to an exclusive lunch with SAP executives!
TELUS: Leverage technology to build a more sustainable future
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The presence of the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced many new challenges which have impacted our lives in a multitude of ways. As we move past the pandemic, we’re looking to leverage technology innovation to help us build stronger communities.
Criteria:
Our judges will be looking at the idea and effectiveness of the proposed solution, level of technical and complexity of implementation, and presentation and quality.
Prizes:
1st place: Pair of Beats Headphones per participant
2nd place: $100 Amazon gift card per team member
More information: https://bit.ly/3Ffx9lA
Best Use of Cohere API
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Cohere helps developers generate or analyze text to do things like write and summarize copy, moderate content, classify data and more, all at a massive scale. No matter your level of experience, Cohere's API makes it easy to build machine learning and state-of-the-art language AI into your application.
Build something awesome that showcases the best use of Cohere's API for a chance to win some incredible cash prizes!
Prizes:
1st Place:
$300 cash, per team member
$4,000 Cohere Credits for the winning team (to be shared amongst team)
Cohere-branded swag kit per team member
2nd Place:
$100 cash per member
$3,000 Cohere credits (to be shared amongst team)
3rd Place:
$2,000 Cohere credits (to be shared amongst team)
Iris Labs: Best Design
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We are looking for projects that put thought and care into the user experience. Products that are ‘delightful to use’.
Criteria:
- Intuitive UX and beautiful UI
- Figma prototypes not eligible, designs should be implemented in your hack
- Show us your WIP Figma files so we can see your design process, or designs you didn’t have time to implement
- Bonus points if the project actually works
General Grading Info:
- The Nielsen Norman group published [10 Usability Heuristics for User Interface Design](https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ten-usability-heuristics/). These are helpful guidelines to bring thoughtful UX into your hack! BIG bonus points if you introduce at least two of these principles into your design and let us know where they are in your designs!
- We want to see thought put into your designs. User experience is more than just a ‘pretty app’. Tell us what design choices you made and why
- Show us your moodboards, inspiration boards if you have any
Prizes:
1st place:$250 split between the team.
2nd place: $150 split between the team
More information: https://irislabs.notion.site/cmd-f-Prizes-58b02d531cce4962b6dff14d03e7d35b
Iris Labs: Best Figma Prototype
We want to empower designers to show us their ideas! Have an amazing idea but don’t know how to code? Figma prototypes are a great way to share your vision.
Criteria:
- Unique idea, with at least 3 screens linked in a Figma prototype
- We are looking for Figma prototypes that have easy-to-use user flows, perhaps buttons, animations, or transitions
- Bonus points if designs are implemented in your hack
General Grading Info:
- The Nielsen Norman group published [10 Usability Heuristics for User Interface Design](https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ten-usability-heuristics/). These are helpful guidelines to bring thoughtful UX into your hack! BIG bonus points if you introduce at least two of these principles into your design and let us know where they are in your designs!
- We want to see thought put into your designs. User experience is more than just a ‘pretty app’. Tell us what design choices you made and why
- Show us your moodboards, inspiration boards if you have any
Prize:
$100 split between the team.
More information: https://irislabs.notion.site/cmd-f-Prizes-58b02d531cce4962b6dff14d03e7d35b
Diversity in CS Project Hub
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If you are interested in further developing your project idea, UBC's CS department will be selecting a team they think will benefit from mentorship to continue working on their project. The team will continue their hackathon project during this incubation program with the guidance of industry mentors. The program is only available to UBC students. The CS department will also offer prizes and awards to those teams who manage to bring their ideas to fruition! Make sure to opt-in to this prize category if your team would like to continue working on your project post-hackathon!
Challenge:
Write 3-5 sentences in your Devpost under a heading (Why we want to continue working on our project!) explaining why your team is interested in the incubation program and further developing your idea.
Prize:
Mentorship from industry professionals to continue working on your hackathon project and potential to win prizes/awards if your project idea comes to fruition!
MLH: Most Creative Use of Twilio
Twilio allows you to incorporate mobile messaging, phone calls and a ton of other awesome communication features right into your hackathon project using a web service API. Are you building an e-commerce website and want to send text notifications or email confirmations once an order is completed? Or maybe you'd like to verify users based on their mobile numbers? Twilio makes all this possible and more. Build a hack that simplifies your life using any Twilio API for a chance to win some awesome prizes! Get started with $50 in free credit!
Prize:
Twilio Swag Box & GameGo Console
MLH: Best Accessibility Hack sponsored by Fidelity
At Fidelity, accessibility is viewed as a major key to the success of their business, which is why they are challenging you to come up with innovative ways to make tech more accessible! We want you to use your hacking skills to find and build solutions that put opportunities and resources within reach to all communities. The team with the best accessibility hack will win a Fidelity branded wireless charger for each team member!
Prize:
Fidelity Branded Wireless Charger
cmd-f Honourable Mentions
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Top 5 Team
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Judges
Judging Criteria
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Execution
How well does the project address the team’s selected theme/focus? How much impact will this solution have? -
Innovation
Is the project a creative, original, and suitable solution to the problem? Does the product introduce a new approach or perspective? -
Design
Is the design accessible (e.g. high contrast for good visibility, etc.) and aesthetically pleasing? -
Technical Completion
Does the hack work? Does the team present a clear explanation on the implementation and how it works? Does it seem finished or does it seem rough around the edges? -
Presentation
Is the presentation well-prepared and smooth? Does it make a good business case for the project? Are statistics used when relevant?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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