2025 Research Park Hackathon

Innovation In a Day

Welcome to the 2025 Research Park Hackathon! Here are some helpful links:

• Discord
• Kickoff Presentation
• Submission Form

Awards

Award	Project
1st Place	Party Mode
2nd Place	Labyrinth
3rd Place	WristPlay
Most Business Potential	Remaining Useful Life (RUL) Prediction
Most Creative	Duolingo World
Fan Favorite	UniTion

Submissions

Project Name	Company Name(s)	GitHub Repository	YouTube Video
Friendly Fineprint	Brunswick	https://github.com/akhil-boating/terms	https://youtu.be/zlMk5BIRqVg
Command & Quench	Brunswick	https://github.com/VelupallyG/command-and-quench	https://youtu.be/o4Xay_xm6lc
Labyrinth	Mondelez, UI Foundation	https://github.com/axdrewho/labyrinth	https://youtu.be/FDzp6GrEe70
SpotOn	John Deere	https://github.com/wgarrett707/hackathon-research-park/tree/main	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlodKN2SXqU
Chalkboard (Cache Me If You Can)	COUNTRY Financial	https://github.com/Saurav51/chalkboard-uirp-hackathon/tree/main	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXb46VWzm-c
Remaining Useful Life (RUL) Prediction	John Deere, PowerWorld, Singleton Law Firm	https://github.com/eziCode/predictive_maintenance_uirp_hackathon	https://youtu.be/D9VeQEKnJwU
WristPlay	COUNTRY Financial	https://github.com/saiprakashgorti/wrist-play	https://youtu.be/hYlGs88p6MU
Party Mode	COUNTRY Financial	https://github.com/Prach1810/ctrl_aux/tree/minjae-auth	https://youtu.be/FOzD3VdYtFc
MixSpace	Brunswick	https://github.com/sw4th1/MysticalMagical	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zJYAVPSVVz62O1o3HPMqnybDchF_KMyR/view?usp=sharing
UniTion	Mondelez	https://github.com/sutanto5/UIRP_Research_Hackathon/tree/main	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr5gB4RVUuw
Accenlent		https://github.com/liw10456/Accenlent
Duolingo World	Kohler	https://github.com/AkshatBhat/Action-Based-Language-Learning-For-Duolingo-Using-VR	https://youtu.be/9YljTx_-Joc

Hackathon Prompt

Build a new feature or reimagine an existing feature for any digital product of your choosing.

Schedule

Tuesday, July 1st 2025

• 8:30 AM: Hackathon Prompt Instructions @ EnterpriseWorks Atrium
• 9:00 AM: Hacking Begins @ various UIRP locations
• 10:00 PM: Submission Deadline

Wednesday, July 2nd 2025

• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Science Fair - present to judges @ EnterpriseWorks Atrium
• 5:00 PM - 5:45PM: Finalist presentations and awards ceremony

Submissions

When ready, submit projects here.

Requirements

1. GitHub
Each team must submit a public GitHub repository. It must contain the following:

• README.MD
  • Writeup explaing the submission
  • A link to your YouTube Video (see below)
• Code
  • Include all code written
  • Applicable documentation

2. YouTube
Each team must upload a video to YouTube.

• Serves as your "pitch" for your submission
• Video must be between 2-3 minutes in length
• Published on YouTube by submission deadline (unlisted or public)

3. Presentation (Finalists only) Teams selected as finalists (see schedule) will be required to do a live presenation to the judges' panel.

• At most 5 minutes in length
• Some things you may wish to include in your presentation
  • Explanation of your new / reimagined feature
  • Inspiration for your project
  • Demo of any workign prototypes
• You are welcome (but not required) to bring a presentation aid (slides, poster board, etc)

Integrity

• You are encouraged to use all AI tools at your disposal
  • For those using work laptops, be wary of your company’s policy
  • Document any tools that you used in your repository’s README
• Copying code from other Hackathon teams is prohibited

Evaluations

Pillars

Judges will assess submissions by the the following three pillars.

Business Viability

Would implementing this new feature be good for business?

High Score: Makes business sense; keeps users happy

Low Score: Not financially possible, upsets users, contrary to business mission

Creativity

How innovative and craetive is your submission

High Score: A novel idea, fresh take, or otherwise creative solution

Low Score: Submission completely lacks creativity and ingenuity

Execution

How much did your team execute?

High Execution Score: A functioning proof of concept or detailed mockup

Low Execution Score: Just an idea

Awards

• 1st place*
• 2nd place*
• 3rd place*
• Most Creative
• Most Business Potential
• Fan Favorite

*reserved for finalists

James's Tips

• Start small, your development time is very limited
• Prioritize creativity over complexity
• Utilize every team member thoroughly
• Build a product / feature you:
  • understand
  • use frequently
  • find interesting
• Play to your team’s strengths!

Good luck! - James Kabbes | John Deere