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2025-01-23 09:19:46
# **Hackathon Summary**
The [UofTHacks 12](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/uofthacks), Canada's first student-run hackathon, recently concluded its 36-hour event with success. The event attracted over 500 participants, including developers, designers, and entrepreneurs, encouraging a diversity of ideas and solutions. A total of 126 BUIDLs (projects) were registered, highlighting innovative capabilities across various sectors.
Participants engaged in a creative atmosphere, supported by a network designed to accommodate both seasoned developers and newcomers. The hackathon featured diverse tracks and bounties, which motivated participants to compete for top prizes: a Meta Quest 3S VR Headset for first place, an Anycubic Kobra 3D Printer for second, and a Fujifilm Instax Polaroid for third.
UofTHacks 12 was sponsored by major companies such as Tech@RBC, Ubisoft, 1Password, and Google, and backed by academic partners like the University of Toronto. The event fostered networking and collaboration opportunities. Its social impact was furthered through active engagement on platforms such as Instagram, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn. Details regarding submissions, bounties, and prize allocations were accessible online. Both participants and observers are encouraged to stay updated for future initiatives.
# **Hackathon Winners**
### **General Prize Winners**
- [Persona](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21736): An AI-driven language learning tool that uses computer vision and 3D animation to enhance emotional and pronunciation engagement. It integrates WhisperAPI, ElevenLabs, and Claude-LLM within a microservice framework.
- [Twirl](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21695): A platform transforming text into 3D CAD models ready for printing, offering real-time visualization and parameter adjustment through a web interface, thus simplifying the 3D modeling process.
- [Phish-Eye Lens](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21693): A game-style web application that simulates phishing scenarios to raise cybersecurity awareness, employing AI-generated puzzles and operating with React and Node.js.
### **Ig Nobel Prize-Inspired Prize Winners**
- [MomTellMeTo.Study](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21613): Motivates students by generating AI-driven schedules and reminders based on syllabus data, promoting academic discipline and success.
### **Best "University of Toronto" Hack Prize Winners**
- [YouLingo](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21601): Enhances language learning through personalized YouTube video content tailored to user interests, offering an immersive educational experience.
### **Best Beginner Hack Prize Winners**
- [One Million Notes](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21612): Connects users globally by aggregating notes, fostering inspiration through shared experiences, and ensuring real-time sharing and moderation via GenAI.
- [bluequest - Campus Exploration App](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21691): Gamifies campus tours using React Native, creating an engaging exploration experience at the University of Toronto.
### **Best Security Hack Prize Winners**
- [Off the Hook](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21599): An alternate reality game that educates users on cybersecurity by simulating phishing attack scenarios.
### **Young, Smart, & Financially Savvy Prize Winners**
- [RBveal](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21687): A phishing simulation tool employing real-world scenarios to enhance cybersecurity awareness, utilizing Twilio, OpenAI, and Express.js.
### **Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry Prize Winners**
- [SnapQuest](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21647): Encourages creativity and community interaction through location-based photography prompts using Oracle Cloud and MongoDB.
### **Best Use of Midnight Prize Winners**
- [Scribble](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21703): Leverages augmented reality with geotagged notes, maintaining privacy through Midnight's zk-proof technology for enriched location-based interactions.
### **Best Use of Terraform Prize Winners**
- [FlowShield](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21655): A fraud detection platform that enhances transaction security by integrating detailed data, achieving high fraud detection accuracy for global merchants.
### **Best AI Project with Databricks Open Source Prize Winners**
- [Pitch, Please](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21648): Assists startups by simulating pitches through AI, providing practical presentation feedback with rubric analysis and AI-driven personas.
### **Best Use of Generative AI Prize Winners**
- [Twirl](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21695)
### **Best Developer Tool Prize Winners**
- [CodeView](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/21704): Translates handwritten code into insightful analysis, assessing quality and converting pseudocode to Python with automatic time complexity evaluation for developers.
To discover more, visit [UofTHacks 12](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/uofthacks/buidl).
# **About the Organizer**
### **UofTHacks**
UofTHacks is renowned as Canada's first student-run hackathon, promoting a platform where innovative ideas become reality. This vibrant community gathers over 500 developers, designers, and entrepreneurs for an intensive 36-hour session, emphasizing innovation and collaboration. By supporting both experienced developers and novices, UofTHacks remains committed to unlocking potential and converting visionary ideas into impactful projects. Their mission is to inspire and empower participants to unite passion with purpose, advancing technology and innovation within the industry.