DSH Hacks V1

The challenge

DSH Hacks V1 is a global student competition for individuals aged 13+ who will design and develop a meaningful technical product that leverages AI to improve, enhance, or expand STEM education. Projects can range from machine learning tools that personalize learning pathways to computer vision systems for laboratory simulations, to AI-driven platforms that increase accessibility for underrepresented communities. The created tools can be an app, a website, a simulation, a system, or an algorithm.

Tracks / categories

There are no explicit tracks mentioned, but there is a "Special Awards - Edtech" category.

Required tech & constraints

• Ages 13+ only
• Students only
• All countries/territories, excluding standard exceptions.
• Participants are allowed to use AI.

Submission requirements

• Project: Can be a website, app, or other coding prototypes that have user interaction capabilities. Hardware components are allowed if there is a coding component present along with them.
• Demo Video: Explaining the purpose of the project, showcasing project features, and demonstrating how users interact with the prototype.
• One Page Project Description in PDF format: Describing the project purpose and key features.
• Github Repository / Code PDF: PDF document showcasing all code developed towards the creation of the project.

Judging criteria

Creativity, feasibility, technical depth, and real-world impact will be central to evaluation.

Prizes

• 1st Place: $1,290 cash, CodeCrafters 2 Year VIP Membership ($720), Featherless AI Credits ($300), AoPS Coupon ($50), CoCalc License ($120), HRT Merch
• 2nd Place: $670 cash, CodeCrafters 1 Year VIP Membership ($360), Fetherless AI Credits ($150), AoPS Coupon ($25), CoCalc License ($60), HRT Merch
• 3rd Place: $358 cash, CodeCrafters 6 Month VIP Membership ($180), Featherless AI Credits ($75), AoPS Coupon ($25), CoCalc License ($30), HRT Merch
• Participation Prize: Ideavo Pro Plan (50% off), Participation Certificate, Interview Cake License (50 Winners) for 9,999 winners.
• Special Awards - Edtech: $2,778 cash prize pool. Includes Aniko.AI: 2 months premium for 10 awardees ($980) and Crackd.It: 3 months premium for Top 3 winners ($1800).
• Special Prize - Iteration Machine: $299 platform credits to 100 teams.

Bonus / optional points

None explicitly mentioned.