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Challenge Statements

hackmexico 2024 has 3 tracks, each with 1 challenge statement.

Teams can only submit for 1 of the 3 challenge statements, even if your project is applicable across multiple challenge statements. Be sure to frame your project clearly for your selected challenge statement, as the narrative of your pitch is also a key judging component!

The Three Tracks

Prize Breakdown per track

🥇 1st place : 500 “globes” + USD $3,000

🥈 2nd place : 350 “globes”

🥉 3rd place : 200 “globes”

*Note: globes = leaderboard points

Out of the three 1st place teams, 1 will be crowned as the Grand Winner! 🏆

The Grand Winner will be guaranteed a spot at our Grand Finals held in Singapore!

*Terms and conditions apply.

<aside> <img src="/icons/trophy_gray.svg" alt="/icons/trophy_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Be one of the 30 ELITE TEAMS headed to Singapore for our GRAND FINALS!

• Only the top 30 teams on the leaderboard (including our Grand Winners) will be selected for the Grand Finals.
• ALL 30 Grand Finalist teams will get a FREE TRIP to Singapore ✈️ 🇸🇬
• Be one of the 9 Finalists to pitch at the MAIN STAGE during Singapore's Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) in October 2024 - Singapore's flagship innovation event that saw 15,000 live attendees last year !
• Grand Finals Prize Pool : Up to USD $100,000! 💰 </aside>

Judging Criteria

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The extent to which the team built a practical solution for their chosen challenge statement / track.

• Does your project accurately address the chosen challenge statement and effectively contribute to your selected track?
• Is your project demonstrably applicable to real-world business or social contexts?

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The extent to which the solution demonstrates innovative thinking and uniqueness.

• Does your project stand out from existing solutions in terms of originality or innovative application?
• Does your project challenge or change the conventional approach to a problem or need?

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The extent to which the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) was well thought-out, with the end-user in mind.

• How have you tailored the design and functionality of your solution to deliver an intuitive, delightful and accessible experience for your target users?

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How well can the team explain their project, articulate its value-add and frame the narrative of presentation.

• Does the team’s pitch have a good flow and narrative?

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The extent to which the solution is technically impressive or sophisticated.

• Does your project exemplify superior coding practices or technical innovation?
• Can your project be scaled for wider adoption and future improvements?

Submission Artefacts