CIU Hackathon 2025
The CIU Hackathon 2025 was a dynamic event organized by the Software Development Office in collaboration with the School of Applied Sciences at Cyprus International University (CIU). Held on May 8, 2025, the hackathon brought together university students from across Cyprus to develop innovative digital solutions for tracking student attendance. Participants were tasked with creating smart, tech-driven approaches to streamline attendance processes, resulting in a variety of inventive solutions such as mobile-based scanning tools, biometric integrations, and smart web portals. The event fostered creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving, culminating in a celebratory award ceremony that recognized outstanding projects and celebrated the innovative spirit of the participants.
Prizes
The CIU Hackathon 2025, held on May 8 at Cyprus International University, concluded with a celebratory award ceremony recognizing the most outstanding projects. The winning team, Hacknetic, was honored for their innovative and practical solution to digital student attendance tracking. Their project demonstrated both technical expertise and a strong understanding of user needs, earning them a special prize that celebrated their creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit. While the specific details of additional awards or prizes are not publicly disclosed, all participants were applauded for their hard work and innovative contributions. The event highlighted not only technical talent but also the collaborative and innovative spirit that defines CIU Hackathon
Rules
Team Composition: Participants formed teams to collaborate on the challenge.
Development Phase: Teams engaged in brainstorming, coding, and prototyping throughout the day.
Mentorship: Experienced mentors provided guidance and support during the event.
Presentation: Teams presented their solutions to a panel of judges in the afternoon.
Judging Criteria: Solutions were evaluated based on creativity, technical execution, user experience, and relevance to the challenge.
Team Size: 3–5 participants
Start Date:
08.05.2025 03:00
End Date:
08.05.2025 03:00
Registration Opened:
till 01.05.2025 03:00
Language: en
Cost: free
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