📜 WeatherWise Hack 2026 – Official Rules 🎯 1. Theme Alignment (IMPORTANT)

All submitted projects must align with at least one of the following tracks:

  1. Weather Intelligence
    Solutions for forecasting, visualization, or weather data analysis.

  2. Disaster Response & Preparedness
    Tools that help predict, manage, or respond to natural disasters.

  3. AI & Data Innovation
    Use of AI/ML to generate insights, predictions, or automation.

  4. Offline & Rural Accessibility
    Solutions that work in low-connectivity or resource-limited environments.

👉 Projects not aligned with any of these tracks may be disqualified.

👥 2. Eligibility
  • Open to students and developers worldwide

  • Participants can compete individually or in teams

  • Team size: 1–4 members

🛠️ 3. Project Requirements
  • Projects must be built during the hackathon period

  • Use of existing frameworks/tools is allowed, but the core work must be new

  • Projects must include:

    • A working demo (web, Android, etc.)

    • A clear description of the solution

    • How it solves a real-world problem

🚫 4. Prohibited Content
  • No plagiarism or copying existing projects

  • No harmful, illegal, or unethical solutions

  • No offensive or inappropriate content

🧑‍⚖️ 5. Judging Criteria

Projects will be evaluated based on:

  • Innovation & Creativity

  • Impact & Usefulness

  • Technical Implementation

  • Design & User Experience

🏆 6. Prizes & Recognition
  • Prizes are subject to sponsor confirmation

  • Winners will receive certificates and recognition

  • All eligible participants will receive a Certificate of Participation

📩 7. Submission Guidelines
  • All projects must be submitted via Devpost before the deadline

  • Include:

    • Project description

    • Demo link or video

    • Team details

🔐 8. Code of Conduct
  • Be respectful and collaborative

  • No harassment or discrimination

  • Follow fair participation practices

⚠️ 9. Organizer Rights
  • Organizers reserve the right to:

    • Disqualify entries that violate rules

    • Modify event details if necessary

    • Verify submissions for authenticity

💡 Optional Add-on (you can include)

Participants are encouraged to register on our official platform to receive a unique WeatherWise ID for smoother certificate distribution and updates.