HackUMass XII

Best Use of Terraform

HashiCorp Terraform is a source available infrastructure as code (IaC) tool that makes building, deploying, and managing your projects even easier! Whether you’re working in the cloud or using local resources, Terraform can make managing and configuring your application simple and organized. From deploying Machine Learning models to spinning up virtual containers for your web applications, Terraform supports a wide array of cloud providers and services, taking the guesswork out of your next hackathon project. <a target="_blank" href="https://mlh.link/terraform-docs">Dive into the documentation</a> and discover all the ways Terraform can take the way you hack to the next level! <br><br><a target="_blank" href="https://mlh.link/hashicorp-signup">Terraform’s community edition</a> is free to use with no credit card required! Utilize Terraform in your hackathon project this weekend for a chance to win some awesome Hashicorp prizes for you and each of your teammates! <br>

Best Use of Midnight

<p>Midnight is a data protection blockchain that offers programmable data protection capabilities powered by zero-knowledge technology to address the delicate balance between data protection, ownership, and utilization. This ensures that developers can leverage blockchain technology without exposing confidential information or losing control over their data.<br></p><br><p>To build on Midnight, all you need is familiarity with TypeScript or a similar JavaScript based library. The service is free to use and their developer documentation has all the information you need to get started. Build a DApp using Midnight this weekend for a chance to win wireless headphones for you and each of your team mates!<br></p><br>

Best AI Project with Databricks Open Source

<p>Databricks is an open analytics platform that helps you build, deploy, and maintain large scale data &amp; AI solutions! Whether you’re working with large language models using <a href="https://mlh.link/databricks-mosaicai" target="_blank">Mosaic AI</a>, storing data with <a href="https://mlh.link/databricks-datalakes" target="_blank">Databricks Data Lakes</a>, or deploying GenAI powered applications using <a href="https://mlh.link/databricks-mlflow" target="_blank">MLflow</a>, Databricks Open Source software has the tools you need to make your hackathon project state of the art. <br></p><p><br>Build an AI powered project utilizing Databricks Open Source projects like the ones mentioned, or Databricks friendly Open Source projects like LanceDB and Llama Index, for a chance to win some amazing prizes for you and your teammates! Check out the following link to see all <a href="https://mlh.link/databricks" target="_blank">qualifying Databricks' Open Source technologies</a>. </p><br><br>

[MLH] Best .Tech Domain Name

[MLH] Best AI Project with Databricks Open Source

Grand Prize

[MLH] Best Use of MongoDB Atlas

[MLH] Best Use of Terraform

Wolfram Award

[MLH] Best Use of Midnight

[HACKUMASS] Best Mechanical Hack

[HACKUMASS] Best Security Hack

Third Prize

Imported Challenge from Devpost Prize Winner

Second Prize

Imported Challenge from Devpost Prize Winner

[HACKUMASS] Best Use of GenAI

If you used any generative AI (Text, Image, Video, Audio), you should be applying for this category. Prize - 4 X Drone

[HACKUMASS] Best AR/VR Hack

Description - We want you to beat Meta at the AR/VR Game!! Prize - Projector

[HACKUMASS] Best Android/IOS

Description - Built a mobile app to track calories or to reserve tables at Dining, apply to this category! Prize - Anker Power Bank

[HACKUMASS] Best UI/UX

Description - Do you think you have the nicest looking design for your hack?? Best looking Figma template? Prize - Kodak Film Camera

[HACKUMASS] Best Use of ML/AI

Description - Developed intelligent systems that leverage machine learning algorithms to solve real-world problems, such as predictive analytics, or computer vision applications. Prize - $50 Visa Gift Card

[HACKUMASS] Best Smart Home Hack

Description - Automate your home, make your lives easier, AI home assistant?? Prize - Smart Desk Lamp

[HACKUMASS] Best Embedded System

Description - Projects that combine hardware and software through leveraging embedded computers. Prize - Amazon Fire TV Stick

[HACKUMASS] Best UMass-Related Hack

Description - Does your project help UMass students, and add to our campus? Prize - iFixit Moray Driver Kit

[HACKUMASS] Best Novel Hack

Description - How is your project at being comfy, creative, or entertaining? Prize - Pac-Man Mini Game

Nord Security Add-On

Imported Challenge from Devpost Prize Winner