ALCHEMIHACK — Rules & Regulations

Eligibility

  • Open to all ALCHE students
  • Teams must have exactly 5 members
  • Each student can only be part of one team

Registration

  • Teams must register on Devpost before Wednesday, 17 May 2026
  • All team members must be confirmed at registration — no changes after deadline

Submission

  • Teams must submit by Wednesday, 20 May 2026 via Devpost
  • Submission must include a pitch deck link and a prototype demo video
  • Late submissions will not be accepted
  • Incomplete submissions will be disqualified

Pitching

  • Each team has 4 minutes to pitch and 2 minutes for Q&A
  • All team members must be present on Pitch Day — Thursday, 21 May 2026
  • Presentations must be in English
  • A timekeeper will enforce all time limits strictly

Judging

  • Decisions of the judges are final and binding
  • Teams will be scored on problem identification, solution feasibility, creativity, plan of action, and potential impact
  • No team member may serve as a judge

Conduct & Professionalism

  • All participants are expected to maintain composure and professionalism throughout the event
  • Time management is the responsibility of each team — arrive early and be ready before your slot
  • Respect for fellow participants, judges, and organizers is non-negotiable
  • Constructive feedback is encouraged — dismissive or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated
  • Mobile phones must be on silent during pitches and judging
  • Any form of plagiarism or dishonesty will result in immediate disqualification

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Must the solution be tech-inclined? Not at all! Your solution can take any form — a process improvement, a community initiative, a physical product, or yes, a tech solution. What matters is that it addresses a real problem within the ALCHE community.

2. What if I can't find 5 members? No worries — register anyway! We will match you with other individuals who are also looking for teammates so you can form a complete team together.

3. What if I can't submit before 20 May? Come ready on 21 May with your pitch deck and prototype demo video. Make sure everything is prepared and polished — no extensions will be granted beyond Pitch Day.

4. Can one person present on behalf of the whole team? No. All team members are expected to be present on Pitch Day. Participation is a team effort and attendance is mandatory for all members.

5. What kind of problem should we solve? Any real challenge you have observed within the ALCHE community — whether it relates to campus life, student wellbeing, resources, communication, sustainability, or anything in between. If it affects Alchemists, it's worth solving.