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Everything you need for the hackathon, all in one place.

Track Details

Everything you need to know about your chosen track

BCI & Human Enhancement Track

Prompt

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Rules & Requirements

  • Minimum team size: 5 members
  • Must use provided Emotiv hardware (Insights/Mn8 & Pro Licenses)
  • No hardware modifications allowed
  • Projects must demonstrate real-time BCI functionality
  • Focus on practical applications and user experience

Special Notes

Hardware Access: Each team will receive Emotiv Insights headsets, Mn8 headphones, and Emotiv Pro software licenses. Training sessions will be provided at 9:45 AM.

GenAI for Humans Track

Prompt

Coming Soon!

Rules & Requirements

  • Team size: 2-6 members
  • Must integrate at least one AI/ML service or API
  • Projects should solve real human problems
  • Focus on user experience and accessibility
  • Can use any programming language or framework

Special Notes

API Access: OpenAI API keys will be provided. Demo project will be showcased at 9:45 AM. Hacking starts at 10:00 AM.

Resources & Documentation

All the tools and guides you need to succeed

BCI Setup Guide

Complete guide to setting up and using Emotiv headsets, including software installation, calibration, and basic operations.

Node Red Documentation

Comprehensive API reference, code examples, and integration guides for the Emotiv-BCI Node-RED Toolbox.

OpenAI API Guide

Getting started with OpenAI APIs, best practices, rate limits, and example implementations for your GenAI projects.

Judging Criteria

Detailed breakdown of how projects will be evaluated, including scoring rubrics and what judges are looking for.

Submissions

Step-by-step instructions for submitting your project on Devpost

Need Help?

If you need assistance with technical issues, have questions about your track, or need any other support during the hackathon, please flag any organizer wearing a blue lanyard. They're here to help!

Organizers can be found throughout the venue
Support available throughout the entire event
Technical experts available for each track