General
- Did I win the contest? When will I receive my prize?
- I submitted my project but it says "Awaiting moderation". Will it affect my eligibility?
- My project is locked and I can't edit it anymore. Why is that?
- Somebody copied my entry! What can I do?
- What are the prizes?
- What is the contest timeline?
- When will winners be announced? Where can I see the list?
If you are a winner, we will contact you directly via email to arrange the shipment of your prize.
As long as you submit your project before the deadline it doesn't matter when it is moderated. Just sit back and enjoy a well deserved break!
All projects entered in the contest are locked after the submission deadline to ensure that they remain the same during the judging process. They are then unlocked after winners are announced.
When judging entries, we take into account the submission date. When an entry is clearly plagiarized from another, we favor the original entry. If you believe the result of the judging is unfair, please email us at help@hackster.io to appeal.
First Place
- $25,000 cash prize, plus up to $5,000 in travel and accommodation to present at World Maker Faire NYC.
- $12,500 cash prize, plus up to $5,000 in travel and accommodation to present at World Maker Faire NYC.
- $6,250 cash prize, plus up to $5,000 in travel and accommodation to present at World Maker Faire NYC.
Contest begins:
May 20, 2016 at 8:00 AM PT
Submissions close:
July 19, 2016 at 11:59 PM PT
Winners announced:
October 1, 2016
Contest winners will be announced on October 1, 2016. The list of winners will be visible on the main page (Contest brief).
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