305 HackShells Edition September 2026

305 HackShells Edition — September 2026 THE EVENT IS ORGANIZED BY SWIFT CLUB AT FIU & GDG AT FIUAn initiative made possible bySwift Club at FIU, Google Developer Group at Florida International University (GDG at FIU), Code Crunch Worldwide, ColorStack at FIU, CAHSI at FIU, Raspberry Pi Code Crunch, Hack University Worldwide, and Upsilon Phi Epsilon.Official Hackathon Website305 HackShells Edition:305hackshells.vercel.appFull event details, eligibility requirements, tracks, categories, prizes, schedules, judging criteria, and participation information are available on theOfficial Hackathon Website: 305hackshells.vercel.appIn-Person HackathonFriday, September 18, 2026Location:Florida International University — MMCPG6, Room 144Participants must complete alive demoto be eligible for prizes and winner recognition.Projects may be submitted individually or as a team.To qualify as a winner, participants must present aworking prototype or completed project that demonstrates and validates their idea.Project Submission PlatformsEach prize platform represents a separate competition category. Participants must follow the submission requirements for each category they wish to enter.Best Overall — DevpostPlatform:DevpostPrize:Winner CertificateEvery project must be submitted toDevpostto be considered an official 305 HackShells submission and eligible forBest Overall.The winning team or individual will receive an official305 HackShells Winner Certificate.Participants must complete the requiredlive demoto be eligible to win.MLH ChallengeCategory:Major League Hacking (MLH) PrizePlatform:MLHPrize:$50 Gift Card per Winning Team Member, up to 4 MembersParticipants who want to compete for theMLH Challengemust complete the applicable MLH challenge requirements and submission process.The winning team will receive a$50 gift card for each eligible team member, up to four team members, for a maximum total prize value of$200 per winning team.Participants competing for the MLH prize must also complete the requiredDevpost submission.Kaggle ChallengeCategory:Optional / Opt-In ChallengePlatform:KagglePrize:Winner CertificateParticipants who want to compete in theKaggle Challengemust opt in and complete the applicable Kaggle submission requirements.The winning team or individual will receive an official305 HackShells Winner Certificate.Participants competing through Kaggle must also complete the requiredDevpost submission.Important Submission RulesDevpost is required for ALL projects. MLH and Kaggle submissions do not replace the required Devpost submission.Every team or solo participant must:Submit the project to Devpost.This submission isrequired for every participant and team.Complete a live project demo on Friday, September 18, 2026.A live demo is required to be eligible for prizes and winner recognition.Present a working prototype or completed project.The project must demonstrate and validate the idea. A concept or presentation without a developed project is not sufficient.Complete additional submissions when competing for optional prizes.Participants competing for theMLH Challengemust complete the applicable MLH requirements. Participants competing for theKaggle Challengemust complete the applicable Kaggle requirements.A project may compete inBest Overall through Devpostand may additionally opt into theMLH and/or Kaggle challengeswhen eligible.Prize & Recognition SummaryBest Overall — DevpostPrize:Winner CertificateMLH ChallengePrize:$50 Gift Card per Winning Team Member, up to 4 Members ($200 maximum per winning team)Kaggle ChallengePrize:Winner CertificateOne winner may be selected for each eligible competition category.Event ParticipationThe305 HackShells Editionis open to students fromall majors.The hackathon gives participants an opportunity to build a real project, transform an idea into a working prototype, collaborate with other students, develop technical and interdisciplinary skills, gain experience for their portfolios and résumés, and present their work through a live demo.Food and refreshments will be provided during the event.Official InformationFor complete information regardingeligible submissions, tracks, categories, judging criteria, participation requirements, schedules, and prize details, review the Preflight Tasks and Hack Agenda available through the:Official 305 HackShells Website:305hackshells.vercel.appEvent Date:Friday, September 18, 2026Location:FIU MMC — PG6 Room 144