UAB THE HACK! 2025 is the official hackathon of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) — organized by the Student Council of the School of Engineering with the support of the faculty leadership.
More than just a competition, it’s a collaborative adventure where students team up to solve real technological challenges proposed by leading companies such as Deloitte, Caixa Enginyers, Quether Innovation, and DTIC UAB.
- Dates: November 8–9, 2025
- Location: Escola d’Enginyeria – UAB Campus, Bellaterra (Barcelona)
- Format: In-person, invite-only
Throughout an intense 32 hours, participants will explore, code, and innovate — turning ideas into prototypes that make a real impact.
- Meals, snacks, and rest zones are provided. Sleeping is optional (but highly recommended!).
- Official communication channel: Discord (shared with all participants).
Requirements
Each team must submit their project via Devpost before Sunday, November 9th, at 11:00 AM (CET / Madrid, Spain).
Projects can be uploaded as a GitHub repository or .zip file, and should include:
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A clear README describing the project and its purpose
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Functional code or working prototype
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Visuals or dashboards (if applicable)
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A brief explanation of the methodology and technologies used
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(Optional) A short demo video or Notion page summarizing your story
📣 Each challenge may have its own specific requirements or datasets — make sure to review them carefully before submitting!
Prizes
Deloitte Challenge – Winner
Caixa d’Enginyers Challenge – 1st Place
Caixa d’Enginyers Challenge – 2nd Place
Quether Innovation Solutions Challenge – Winner
12-month mentorship program with Quether’s innovation team.
DTIC UAB Challenge – Winner
Waterproof speaker for the team.
Escola d’Enginyeria Rookie Award
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Deloitte Team
Deloitte
Caixa Enginyers Team
Caixa Enginyers
Quether Innovation Solutions Team
Quether Innovation Solutions
DTIC UAB Team
DTIC UAB
Judging Criteria
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Technology
Evaluate the technical depth, architecture, and execution of the solution. Did the team use innovative tools, frameworks, or integrations effectively? Is the prototype functional and technically sound? -
Creativity & Innovation
How original is the idea? Does the project present a unique perspective or creative approach to solving the challenge? Did it make you say “wow”? -
Viability & Impact
Assess how realistic, scalable, and impactful the solution is. Can it be applied in a real-world context? Does it create measurable value for users, companies, or society? -
Learning & Team Growth
Did the team step outside their comfort zone, learn something new, or explore new technologies? Evaluate collaboration, effort, and adaptability during the hackathon.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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