Dates

Tue Oct 7, 2025

4:30-9:00pm

Eligibility

Current student 

Project and Submission Requirements

What to Enter

  • A project link (GitHub or other code repository strongly encouraged).

  • A written description of the project’s function and development process, including screenshots.

Video (Required)

  • A demo video (YouTube, Vimeo, or Youku) is required.

  • The video must include a demonstration of the project in use.

  • Suggested length: 1–3 minutes (enough to show functionality and creativity without being too long).

File Upload (Encouraged)

  • Uploads are encouraged if they are either:

    • Immediately executable files, or

    • Bundled with clear run/setup instructions.

  • Files should be combined into a single ZIP if necessary.

Other

  • Contestants must provide an entry name and a short description on the Devpost submission page.

  • Description should include

  • Custom fields (if added later) must also be completed.

Multiple Submissions

 

  • Each team may submit only one project.

Prizes

1st Place: $100 UNCP Bookstore gift card

2nd Place: $50 UNCP Bookstore gift card

3rd Place: $25 UNCP Bookstore gift card

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Function (Baseline Requirements)

  • Handles the four basic functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

  • Works across a reasonable range of inputs and outputs (within defined limits).

Creativity (Judge-Weighted)

 

  • Novelty: Unique, surprising, or intentionally absurd approaches are rewarded.

  • Impact/Entertainment: Does it amuse, impress, or make a strong impression (good or bad)?

  • Practical Ingenuity: Calculators that bring a fresh, useful, or elegant twist on practicality are also valued — innovation doesn’t have to be absurd to score well.

  • Wildcard: Judges have full discretion to award points for anything that stands out — whether it’s brilliantly useful, hilariously bad, or wildly unconventional.

Winners will be selected by vote of the judges