GIBC V2 | HACKATHON INFO

01 — Description

Main Description

GIBC V2 is a fully online student hackathon hosted by Kang Chiao International School, Xiugang Campus. We bring together student builders, hackers, and creators from Taiwan and beyond.

Running from July 11 to September 21, 2026, GIBC V2 features three competition tracks:

LLM (50M Parameters)

Push a transformer to its limit. Architecture, data, training entirely your call.

Applied (Med/Finance)

Biomedical devices, health-tech tools, lab instruments, and pharmaceutical innovations.

Open (General Invention)

Build anything — hardware, software, generative. No limits, no provided resources.

All submissions are hosted on Devpost, judged by 10–15 industry professionals, and celebrated at a closing award ceremony on September 28. KCIS Xiugang students may opt into a campus track for in-person collaboration.

02 — Submission

Submission Requirements

Project Description

Clearly explain what you built, the problem it solves, and how it works.

Source Code

Link to a public GitHub/GitLab repository with a README covering setup and usage.

Demo Video

2–5 minute video demonstrating your project in action.

Built With

List all technologies, frameworks, APIs, and tools used in your project.

Team Information

All team members listed with real full names — mandatory for certificates.

Screenshots

At least 3 screenshots or images showing your project interface or setup.

03 — Rules

Rules

Eligibility

Open to all currently enrolled high school students. KCIS Xiugang students may opt into the campus track. All participants must register with their real names for certificate issuance.

Team Formation

Teams of 1–4 members. Cross-school and cross-track collaboration is allowed. No team size limit beyond Devpost platform constraints.

Original Work

All projects must be original work created during the competition period. Pre-existing projects may not be submitted. Open-source libraries and APIs are allowed with proper attribution.

Code of Conduct

All participants must follow the GIBC V2 Code of Conduct. Harassment, discrimination, or unethical behavior will result in immediate disqualification.

Judging

Projects are judged on innovation, technical execution, impact, and presentation by 10–15 industry professionals. Judges' decisions are final. Results announced on September 28, 2026.

04 — Resources