Code, Compete, Conquer: Join the GeeksforGeeks x Vultr Hackathon

Get ready to showcase your cloud computing prowess and compete with top developers globally at the Vultr Cloud Innovate Hackathon, powered by Vultr in collaboration with GeeksforGeeks! This premier online event invites developers, students, and professionals to dive into cutting-edge cloud technologies and craft innovative solutions with advanced cloud infrastructure from Vultr. Whether your passion lies in optimizing cloud deployments, boosting cloud security, or creating AI-driven solutions, this hackathon is your chance to shine!

GeeksforGeeks, renowned for orchestrating exceptional hackathons, offers unparalleled mentorship, engaging workshops, and a dynamic competitive environment to help you build and scale your projects. And that's not all—prizes worth over ₹5 lakhs await the brightest minds. So, gather your team, unleash your creativity, and elevate your cloud skills for a chance to win big and make your mark in the cloud computing world!

GeeksforGeeks Hackathons

GeeksforGeeks (GFG) leads the charge in fostering creativity and innovation through its top-notch hackathons. Designed for beginners and seasoned coders, GFG's events offer a platform to collaborate, learn, and tackle real-world challenges. From online coding contests to specialized hackathons in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, each event is equipped with expert mentoring, workshops, and robust support. Participants gain valuable exposure, network with industry leaders, and compete for exciting awards, all while engaging with a vibrant tech community.

Why You Need to Attend the Hackathons?

Events like hackathons present an opportunity to hone your coding skills, think out of the box, and work in teams. Here's why you should participate:

• Skill Improvement: The hackathon compels you to find solutions to complex problems and does so in constrained time. This shields and refines your technical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Networking: Events provide the avenue to interact with similar interests, experienced professionals, and employers who can introduce you to collaborations and career opportunities.
  
• Hands-on Learning: You work on real-life problems which enable you to apply the theoretical knowledge gained in a practical context.
  
• Innovation: Bringing your idea to life using hackathons. Whatever relates specifically to your passion, from AI to cloud to app development, there's room to explore and innovate.
  
• Recognition & Rewards: Besides the personal satisfaction of winning in a hackathon, there is an opportunity to present one's work in front of industry leaders for possible internships, jobs, or even funding for startups.

Vultr: Powering Innovation in the Cloud

Since its founding in 2014, Vultr has been dedicated to empowering developers and businesses with a streamlined cloud infrastructure. With 32 strategically located data centers worldwide, Vultr offers seamless provisioning of public cloud, storage, and single-tenant bare metal solutions. They prioritize delivering a consistently reliable and high-performance cloud environment across all our global locations. Setting up your cloud server has never been easier with Vultr's expansive reach and advanced technology.

Vultr Cloud Innovate Hackathon

Welcome to the Vultr Hackathon, where your creativity meets the power of Vultr’s cutting-edge cloud services to shape the future of technology! This hackathon invites top minds to leverage Vultr’s robust cloud platform to drive innovation in areas such as scalable web applications, advanced data storage, and AI-powered solutions. Demonstrate your skills, address real-world challenges, and help unlock new possibilities in cloud technology. Winners will not only receive exciting rewards but also get the chance to showcase their projects on a global stage. Plus, standout participants will have the unique opportunity to secure an interview for technical writing positions, with their cloud-based solutions featured on docs.vultr.com

Don’t miss this chance to be part of something big. Register now and take your cloud skills to the next level!.

Event Details

Start Date - Aug 22, 2024, 12:00 PM 

End Date - Nov 19, 2024, 09:00 PM

Rounds

• Round 1: Idea Submission - Elimination Based
• Round 2: Project Building - Elimination Based
• Round 3: Grand Finale (Online)

Hackathon Themes

• FinTech and Financial Inclusion
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Sustainability and Environmental Impact
• Health and Wellbeing

Exciting Prizes and Opportunities

• 1st Prize - INR 200,000 + An opportunity to interview with Vultr’s global team
• 2nd Prize - INR 150,000
• 3rd Prize - INR 100,000
• 4th Prize - INR 50,000
• GeeksforGeeks Premium Subscriptions worth INR 6,000 as rewards to 50 participants

Rules

• A team can consist of 1-4 members, one of whom will be the team leader
• The team needs to choose one theme out of four given themes.
• All members of the team have to register with their WhatsApp number
• Cross-year and cross-specialization teams are allowed
• One student cannot be a part of more than one team.

Guidelines

• Ideas submitted in the Google Doc link should be accessible during phase 1: Idea Submission.
• All project submissions must leverage Vultr’s cloud services.
• Source code must be submitted through a public Git repository.
• All submissions must be original and created during the hackathon period.
• Any form of plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
• For the Grand Finale, shortlisted teams will present their projects online.
• Decisions by the organizing team and judges are final and binding.

Judging Criteria

Round 1 - Idea Submission (Elimination)

• Feasibility: Assess the practicality of the project. Can the project be realistically implemented using Vultr’s services? [Evaluation Points: 20]
• Creativity: Evaluate the originality and innovativeness of the idea. [Evaluation Points: 20]
• Technical Complexity: Measure the technical depth and complexity of the project. [Evaluation Points: 20]
• Alignment with Vultr’s Capabilities: Determine how well the project leverages Vultr’s cloud services. [Evaluation Points: 20]
• Impact: Assess the potential impact or usefulness of the project in real-world scenarios. [Evaluation Points: 20]

Total Points: 100

Submission Requirements: Round 1 - Idea Submission

• Project Title: A clear and concise title for the project.
• Team Members: List of team members with their respective roles.
• Abstract: A brief summary of the project idea (150-200 words).
• Problem Statement (Out of 4 themes): Define the problem the project aims to solve.
• Proposed Solution: Describe the solution, including key features and functionalities.
• Use of Vultr Services: Explanation of how Vultr’s cloud services will be used in the project.
• Target Audience: Identify the intended users or beneficiaries of the project.
• Feasibility Analysis: A brief analysis of the project's feasibility, considering technical and resource constraints.
• Preliminary Diagram: UML Diagram or a Figma Design illustrating the proposed plan.
• Expected Outcomes: What the team aims to achieve with this project.
• Format: PDF, Maximum 3 pages

Round 2 -  Project Building (Elimination)

• Implementation and Functionality: Evaluate how well the project has been implemented and whether it functions as intended. [Evaluation Points: 20]
• Technical Complexity: Measure the technical depth and complexity of the project. [Evaluation Points: 20]
• Use of Vultr’s Services (Mandatory): Assess how effectively Vultr’s cloud services are utilized in the project. [Evaluation Points: 40]
• Scalability and Performance: Evaluate the scalability and performance of the project. [Evaluation Points: 10]
• Documentation and Presentation: Assess the quality of technical documentation and the clarity of the project presentation. [Evaluation Points: 10]

Total Points: 100

Submission Requirements: Round 2 - Project Building

1. Detailed Project Plan: A comprehensive plan outlining the project’s goals, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

Contents:

• Project objectives
• Detailed timeline with milestones
• Description of deliverables

2. Architecture Diagrams: Diagrams illustrating the project’s architecture and design.

Contents:

• High-level architecture diagram
• Detailed component diagrams
• Network topology (if applicable)

3. Technical Documentation: Documentation detailing the technical aspects of the project.

Contents:

• System architecture and design
• Explanation of key components and modules
• API documentation (if applicable)
• Setup and usage instructions

Format: PDF, 3-8 pages.

4. Prototype or Initial Codebase: The project's initial development, including a working prototype or the complete codebase.

Format: GitHub repository link.

Contents:

• Source code
• Build and deployment instructions

Round 3 - Grand Finale

The top teams will present their solution to the Vultr leadership through an online conference.

• Powerpoint Presentation: PowerPoint presentation will be used during the final round.
• Format:  10-15 slides.

This Hackathon offers a perfect platform to innovate, learn, and collaborate in cloud technologies, with exciting prizes and global exposure. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something big.

Register Now and take your cloud skills to the next level!

Why You Can't Miss This Hackathon?

The Vultr Cloud Innovate Hackathon is an exciting playground for innovation, collaboration, and especially the growth of skills in the ever-evolving area that cloud computing represents. Whether this is about exploring bleeding-edge technologies, creating something that might move mountains, or even testing personal limits, this hackathon provides it. The exposure, mentorship, and hands-on experience over here will not only hone your skills but also provide you with an opportunity to showcase yourself on the world stage.

Be at the forefront of what innovation means in the cloud, and register now as you continue this exciting journey of coding, creativity, and collaboration.

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