Step 5: Overview Page Text

Your Overview page will be the hackathon’s landing page and should have all the information needed for participants to get interested, compete, and get started. We provide 3 specific text fields to ensure all hackathons display this necessary information. All of these text fields can be found in the Hackathon Site tab under Edit Hackathon on your manager dashboard.

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1. Main Description. Your description should be a brief overview of the hackathon and answer the following questions: 

  • Who is running the hackathon? 
  • What is the goal of the hackathon? 
  • Why should someone join your hackathon?

Note that our user testing sessions indicate that users are more likely to participate in a hackathon when they have a clear understanding and trust in who is sponsoring. Make sure your logo stands out and that you incorporate concise, clear info about who you are as a company! Providing a brief history, company values, or what sets you apart goes a long way!

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2. Eligibility. In this section, you should provide a brief of your eligibility requirements, such as age and country of residence restrictions.

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3. Submission Requirements. In this section, you should outline what you want participants to build and submit in your hackathon. We suggest a What to build or Main Requirement statement and a list of items you want to be sure participants include in their submission.

Regarding What to Build: In order to provide participants with a world class experience, it's important they know exactly what is expected of them. By listing a 1-2 sentence description of what they need to build, they are better prepared for success! Establish a benchmark, inspiring them to aim high. If your tooling necessitates or promotes particular skills or proficiency in specific programming languages, communicate this explicitly to participants before they begin on their projects.

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Please note: eligibility and submission requirements need to be listed in your Rules to be enforceable. These text fields are just a way for you to highlight these important items. 

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