Hack from anywhere and gain access to tooling and mentorship!

Hackathon problems and resources are available here. Start reviewing documentation and ask questions on slack. Be prepared with the project you want to work on by April 1st. An email will be sent to registered attendees on April 2nd to select their project and access to tooling will be provided April 6th.

Timeline

Hackathon Starts Thursday, April 10 at 7 AM Pacific (find your local time) and Ends Monday, April 14 at 8 AM Pacific (find your time)

- Mentors present hackathon problems and resources live on - April 10 from 7 AM - 8 AM Pacific (find your local time). Recording of the live talk will be available at 9 AM Pacific - Ask general and project question on Slack - Thursday, April 10 - Friday, April 11 (slack details below) - Hack on your own (no guarantee of mentors answering questions) - Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, April 13 - Participants turn in slides (template) and 3-5 minute recorded talk - Monday, April 14 by 8 AM Pacific Time (find your local time) - Top 10 hackathon presentations played & Judges select Winner - Wednesday, April 16 from 7 AM - 8 AM Pacific Time (find your local time)

Slack Details

We invite you to join the conversation on the RISC-V Slack, to join sign up here.

#hack-online-general - General Event Questions #hack-online-andes - Andes #hack-online-codasip - Codasip

Hub specific channels listed below.

Prizes Details

1st - RISC-V Backpack, RISC-V Fundamentals Course and RVFA Certification credit

2nd - RISC-V Fundamentals course and RVFA Certification credit

3rd - RISC-V Fundamentals course

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When are questions answered on slack? This is up to each project, please allow at least 12-24 hours for a response during Monday - Friday. We do not require mentors or RISC-V to answer questions on weekends.

When will I have access to the tools for my selected hack project? An email will be sent to registered attendees to select their chosen project on April 2nd, fill out this form by April 6th to gain access to tooling on April 7th. Those who RSVP after April 6th will receive tooling access on April 10th.

Can we work on a team? Yes but note that 1st place winners will be given a maximum of 4 backpacks and all will be mailed to the same location. All winners on the team will receive the RISC-V training and certification awarded.

What have past presentations and projects looked like? Documentation and presentations from Europe Summit 2024 and North America Summit 2024

What if my talk is more than 5 minutes? This will disqualify your submission.

What if my talk and slides are submitted later than 8 AM Pacific Time on Monday, April 16? This will disqualify your submission.

How long do I have access to tooling? Tool access will shut off on Monday, April 14th at 8 AM Pacific time. Research students can ask mentors directly if they may have access for a longer period.

Can I create a hub locally for my community? Does RISC-V provide funding? Yes you can be a hub host, reach out to local@riscv.org. RISC-V International does not provide funding for hubs.

Hub Details

What is a Hackathon Hub? A hub is simply a place where a group of participants meet in person to hack together or on their own during the online Hackathon. It can be anywhere—your university campus, a co-working space, a coffee shop, or even someone's home. The goal is to bring RISC-V enthusiasts together in person! When/Where/How? - You select the day and time - we recommend sometime between Friday evening - Sunday afternoon for at least 2 hours. - You select the location and let people know how to RSVP. If you need a way for people to RSVP, we can help set up an event on the community platform - RISC-V will create a slack channel for your location so your local community can communicate regardless of being in person or not When setting up a hub, make sure the space has: - Power outlets for laptops - A restroom (WC) nearby - Let people know if they can bring food or if it will be provided - free or paid RISC-V will support these satellite host through: - Live or recorded welcome talk and presentation from each hackathon organization - Hackathon problems, resources and mentorship (Thursday and Friday online) - Slack channels to stay connected with those in the hackathon and for each project - Branding and social media samples that you can share with your local communities A hub isn’t mandatory, but it’s a great way to collaborate, brainstorm, and make the hackathon more fun!

If your located near a Hub, please join them in person, each event has their own page and slack channel!

HUB LOCATIONS

MERL at UIT in Karachi, Pakistan. Event page. Slack.

UET Lahore in Lahore, Pakistan. Event page. Slack.

Lehigh University in Bethlehem PA. Event page coming soon! Slack.

IIT Madras Research Park in Chennai, India. Event page coming soon! Slack.