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Capital Hacks 5.0

  • 6000 J St. (Library 1520), Sacramento, CA, United States, California 95819 · Sacramento
Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Sac State Publisher / Host Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Sac State
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Capital Hacks 5.0
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3-Day Event
Capital Hacks (formerly Hornet Hacks) is a collaborative initiative organized by the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, ACM Sac State, and Capital Hacks to foster innovation and exploration in the fields of Construction + SustainabilityTech, Health + AccessibilityTech, Tech, Civic/GovTech and Open Tech (Wildcard).
​This competitive event is designed to bring together students with a passion for hacking, building, AI, and making an impact. Participants can choose one of the four tracks to build in and generate a solution to a real-world problem in the industry. Teams are encouraged to explore creative approaches and cutting-edge tools to bring their ideas to life, but how they innovate is completely up to them. The competition is open to teams with a minimum of two members and a maximum of six, allowing for diverse collaborative efforts. Each team will showcase their projects to a panel of judges, who will evaluate them based on innovation, applicability, technical proficiency, and potential impact. We will have $500 in cash prizes per track, a $1500 cash grand prize, and additional in-kind rewards.
​Capital Hacks aims to provide a platform for students to demonstrate their skills, creativity, and vision, while also promoting a culture of learning, exploration, and knowledge-sharing among peers.
​Day 1: Nov. 6th - 9 am to 10 pm
​During Day 1 of the hackathon, you will be oriented to the competition and the guidelines for building and competing. If you do not have a team there will be time and space for team formation.
​The Carlsen Center will be open to be used as workspace as well as scheduled meals with guest speakers from the industry.
​Day 2: Nov. 7th - 9 am to 10 pm
​The second day of the hackathon will be a full day of hacking at the Carlsen Center. We will have mentors and subject matter experts attending in-person and virtually to provide content and establish connections with you.
​Day 3: Nov. 8th - 9 am to 2 pm
​The third day and final day of the hackathon will be final touches on solutions and pitching for prizes. We will have $3,000 in cash prizes amongst in-kind awards.
​Sponsors and Partners of the Event: Carlsen Center, Hornet Hacks, and ACM Sac State
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​Find team members, brainstorm what industry is of most interest to you, what problems do you see in the industry, come ready to BUILD!
​Accessibility: If any special accommodations are needed please let us know at least two weeks in advance to secure the needed accommodations.
​Note: You must be 18 years or older to participate.
​There will be tons of fun, food, and guidance from our mentors
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6000 J St. (Library 1520), Sacramento, CA, United States, California 95819

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