🔥 MAIN DESCRIPTION

About the challenge

🚀 This mini hackathon is designed as a preparation for Hack Košice 2026, helping participants gain experience, build confidence, and get familiar with the hackathon environment.

Hack Košice is one of the largest student hackathons in Central Europe, bringing together hundreds of students to collaborate, build innovative projects, and connect with mentors and companies.

During this mini hack, you’ll experience a simplified version of a real hackathon — from brainstorming ideas to building a prototype and presenting your solution.

💡 Expect a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment where ideas matter more than perfection.

Get started

⚡ Here’s how to begin:

         👥 Form a team (or join one at the event)

        💡 Come up with an idea (or create one on the spot)

        🤖 Build using Google AI Studio

        🛠️ Create a draft or simple prototype

        🎤 Present your idea at the end

 

Requirements

What to Build

Since this is a short, 4-hour mini hackathon, the goal is not to build a fully finished product, but to focus on exploring ideas and creating a solid  or prototype.

Participants should:

     💡 Brainstorm and draft project ideas

     ⚙️ Focus on the core concept or prototype

     🚀 Build a simple proof of concept

🤖The primary focus is on using Google AI Studio to quickly experiment and bring your ideas to life.

If you already have an idea, try to shape it into a clear concept or early prototype. If not, use this opportunity to explore new ideas and build something simple using AI tools.

 

What to Submit

Each team must submit:

     📝 A short project description

     💻 Source code (GitHub or similar)

     🧰 List of technologies used

(Optional: a simple demo or short presentation is welcome, but not required due to time constraints.)

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Prizes

3 non-cash prizes
1st Place
1 winner

Winners will receive physical prizes.

2nd Place
1 winner

Winners will receive physical prizes.

3rd Place
1 winner

Winners will receive physical prizes.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Kiara Koščová

Kiara Koščová
Hack Kosice

Hugo Halász

Hugo Halász
Hack Kosice

Štefan Puci

Štefan Puci
UPJS

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity of the Idea
    How original, innovative, and interesting the idea is. Does the project stand out and bring a fresh perspective?
  • Use of Google AI Studio
    How effectively and creatively the team used Google AI Studio. Did they leverage AI in a meaningful way?
  • Execution of the Concept
    How clearly the team demonstrated their idea through a draft, prototype, or proof of concept.
  • Problem Thinking
    How well the team identified a problem or use case and approached solving it.

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