Two Days · Unlimited Potential · One Stage
Countdown to Hackathon
// About the Event
The flagship innovation event of the GIIS Tech Club. Over two intense days, teams ideate, design, and build real tech solutions to real-world problems.
Coder, designer, or problem-solver — there's a place for you. Compete, create, and connect with the sharpest minds at GIIS.
// Event Schedule
// Seniors Only
Seniors (Grades 9–12) pick one of 2 tracks below. Juniors (Grades 6–8) skip this entirely — no track, build whatever you want.
Build a mobile app or a web app/site. MIT App Inventor, Kodular, any framework, or plain HTML/CSS/JS — external and open-source libraries are fair game; AI assistance permitted but must be disclosed.
Build a game in Scratch. Scratch extensions only — no external code libraries.
// Pick a Challenge
Every team picks one of 3 challenges — kept secret until the opening ceremony. Any track can tackle any challenge.
Revealed at the Opening Ceremony
Revealed at the Opening Ceremony
Revealed at the Opening Ceremony
// How You're Scored
Scored by multiple OT judges across these categories, then averaged — 150 points total.
// Extra Credit
5 bonus challenges, released throughout the event — solve one for extra points on top of your project score. What they are stays secret until the day of.
// How It Works
Sign up solo or as a team of up to 4. Each member gets a unique QR code for event access.
Pick a problem statement and start hacking across five sessions of coding, designing, creating.
Submit your project through the portal — GitHub repo, drive link, and a description.
Demo to the OT judges. Top teams on each leaderboard take home the glory.
// FAQ
All GIIS students are welcome. You can enter solo or as a team of up to 4 members.
Teams can mix skills — coding, design, research, and presentation all contribute to a winning project.
Your laptop, charger, ideas, and your team. Carry your QR code for check-in and food collection.
Seniors (Grades 9–12) pick a track — App/Web Dev or Game Dev (Scratch only) — and tackle one of the three problem statements above. Juniors (Grades 6–8) have no track restriction and can build anything.
Each project is scored by multiple OT judges across the 7 criteria above, then averaged into a live leaderboard. Side Quests add extra points on top.
Yes — meals and snacks throughout the event. Use your QR code for food collection.