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Eligibility: Must be a high school student (preparatoria), ages 15–18. If you are 18, bring proof of enrollment (Kardex, SIASE, IRIS, or ID) to check-in.
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Team Size: 3 to 4 members. You can come with a team or form one on Friday. Solo hackers are NOT allowed, teamwork is highly encouraged and required.
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No Pre-building: All hardware assembly and coding must happen during the event. Brainstorming beforehand is fine, but no pre-built projects or pre-written code.
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Hardware Required: Your project must be a physical prototype using microcontrollers and components. Pure software projects are not eligible for main prizes.
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Submission Demos: Your Devpost submission must include a project description, a list of components used, and a demo video (max 2 minutes) showing the hardware working or partially working.
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Code of Conduct: We strictly enforce the MLH & Hack Club Code of Conduct. Harassment or disrespectful behavior will result in immediate disqualification and removal.