Who we are
HackNC is an annual, student-run hackathon hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Every fall, hundreds of students arrive at UNC to spend the weekend inventing something amazing. We’re one of the largest hackathons in the southeastern United States.
This year, HackNC will take place on October 12th & 13th in Woollen Gym at UNC-Chapel Hill!
Meet the Directors
Director
Web Development Lead
Logistics Co-Lead
Logistics Co-Lead
Graphics Lead
Sponsorship Lead
Marketing Lead
Senior Advisor
Senior Advisor
FAQ
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What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is a weekend of fun and learning. You'll become a better programmer, meet awesome people, and make cool stuff. There will also be opportunities to win cool prizes and network with our sponsors.
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What if I'm in high school?
As long as you'll be 18 by the start of the event, we would love for you to come to HackNC. Unfortunately (because of the incredible amount of paperwork involved) we won't be able to accept anyone under the age of 18.
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Can I hack?
High schoolers over 18, undergraduates, and graduate students are welcome to participate as hackers. Professionals should check out mentorship.
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How do I get in?
Anyone can attend HackNC. Our admission criteria doesn't include your level of experience. Go here to register now!
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Got any hardware?
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How do teams work?
Teams can be organized prior to HackNC and during the event itself. At HackNC, we will host team building and pitch events before hacking begins. We don’t hold a strict limit on your team size, but we strongly recommend around 3-4 members. Prizes will be limited to a maximum of 4 members. A gentle reminder that prior work cannot be submitted at HackNC; this includes past projects and any team work done prior to the official start of hacking.
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How can I mentor?
Professionals are welcome to join as mentors, sponsors, or lecturers. If you want to come as a mentor, contact us!
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Will I fit in?
Definitely! HackNC and the UNC Computer Science Department are committed to making computer science a more diverse field. Inclusiveness is a top priority for us, and we've been beginner-friendly from the start.
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What if I make an application mistake?
If you need to change something in your application, please just submit a new application, we only work with the latest version of duplicates. However, if the thing you need to change is your name or date of birth, please email registration@hacknc.com or hello@hacknc.com.
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Can I use old code?
You may use all the publicly available code and APIs that you want, but the code you will be judged on at the end of the hackathon must be new.
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What about sleep?
You should do it! Bring your own pillow and sleeping bag or blankets. There will be a sleeping space available Friday and Saturday nights. More info available on our travel page.
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Are there any costs?
Nope! HackNC is absolutely free for all participants. Travel-wise, we will have a limited number of reimbursements for carpooling; you can find more details down below.
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Will there be food?
Don’t worry - we’ll provide six full meals throughout the hackathon and there will be plenty of snacks in between. You won’t be hungry.
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How can I volunteer?
Please sign up here to be a volunteer! Thanks!
Schedule*
Hackers, please plan to arrive before 9am Saturday.
Overnight accommodation is provided on Friday for those traveling long distances.
*Schedule is subject to change.
Travel
Parking
Free parking is available over the weekend everywhere on campus, but we recommend the following decks:
Carpools
A carpool consists of 3 or more students intending to participate in HackNC. If you were accepted, your carpool is automatically eligible for reimbursement of the value detailed below, which roughly corresponds to the round trip cost of gas. Limit one per carpool. Qualifications for carpool grants are as follows:
- RSVP via the link in your email
- Drive yourself and at least 2 passengers to HackNC.
- Submit a project at the end of HackNC.
- Submit a copy of gas receipts.
Carpool Amounts
| One-way distance | Grant Amount |
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| 0 - 50 miles | $0 |
| 51 - 100 miles | $20 |
| 101 - 200 miles | $40 |
| 201 - 300 miles | $60 |
| 301 - 400 miles | $80 |
| 401+ miles | $100 |
We cannot make exceptions to this policy. Grants will be distributed after the event by mail.
Travel Vouchers
HackNC has a limited number of grants available to supplement the cost of bus/train tickets. These vouchers may be available after all carpool requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Note that travel grants are only available to hackers traveling from OUTSIDE the NC Triangle (UNC / NC State / Duke / etc.). Unfortunately, we will not be able to reimburse air travel this year.
Prizes
HackNC
3rd Place
Logitech G900 Wireless Mouse (Mice)
HackNC
Mystery Prize
Shhhhh... it's a secret
CoStar
Best Use of Machine Learning in Commercial Real Estate
Wireless Bluetooth Speaker & Selfie Drone
Winner: Real State
Allscripts
Best Health Hack
Levitating Wireless Speaker (x2), Amazon Echo Auto (x2)
Winner: RxTranslate
See all of the amazing submissions for 2019 on our DevPost
