1. O p p o r t u n i t y
i n N O V A t i o n
S e c u r e

2. INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS A HACKATHON?
A hackathon is a programming marathon for creative developers to design and implement
software and hardware applications. Specific themes and challenges will be provided to the
student competitors by inNOVAtion sponsors like you.
WHO WE ARE
The inNOVAtion Hackathon team is made up of a diverse group of computer science,
information technology, and cyber security NOVA students coming together to help make
this event a reality!
WHY inNOVAtion?
inNOVAtion, NOVA’s first ever Hackathon, gives creative programmers the opportunity to
develop cutting edge technology solutions for companies’ real world problems. Participants
are encouraged to utilize secure coding practices in recognition of the growing cyber security
threats that we face each day. The Student Services and Social Sciences Departments at
NOVA are hosting this hackathon to promote professional development, creation without
boundaries, and cyber security.
 Tech Expo
A showcase for emerging technology where companies enlighten students on the cutting
edge of hardware and software solutions.
 Cyber Security Learning Forum
A mini event will be hosted for students interested in understanding how to make net-
works and programs secure.
 Tech Talks & Challenges
Tech talks will be held in order to inspire students to dive further into various topics such
as robotics, learning Python, and cyber security.
 Computer Science and IT Stars of Tomorrow
50 high school boys and girls will be given the opportunity to observe inNOVAtion’s
many aspects in a protégé capacity.

3.  Students involved with cyber
security
 350 innovative minds working
together
 Including 50 area middle and high
school students
 1,533 Computer Science students
 2,191 Information Technology
students
 The most information technology
graduates from a community college
in the country
 Students from 180 different
countries
 Female 51.2% Males 48.8%
DID YOU KNOW?
Native
American
6% Hispanic
14%
Asian 16%
African
American
16%
Caucasian 46%
Other 2%
Diversity at NOVA

4. EVENT INFORMATION
36 - Hour
Hackathon
April
8th
- 10th
, 2016
Regional Center for Workforce Education 15200
Neabsco Mills Road
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Open to any student from any
University or College.
Limited to the first 350!
FRIDAY, APRIL 8th
6:00 PM Registration
7:00 PM Sponsor Dinner
8:00 PM Opening Ceremony
with Gold Sponsor
Keynote Speech
9:00 PM Start Coding!
12:00 AM Midnight Snack
SATURDAY, APRIL 9th
8:00 AM Sponsor Breakfast
10:00 AM Tech Expo
12:00 PM Tech Talk/Sponsor
Lunch
3:00 PM Tech Talk
5:00 PM Tech Talk
6:00 PM Sponsor Dinner
8:00 PM Tech Talk
12:00 AM Midnight Snack
SUNDAY, APRIL 10th
9:00 AM Coding ends
10:00 AM Sponsor Breakfast
and Judging
12:00 PM Lunch & Closing
Ceremony
Schedule

5. SPONSORSHIP TIERS &
BENEFITS
EVENT CO-HOST AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER
 Top T-shirt logo placement
 Premium placement at
event tech expo
 Have a dinner named after
your company (limited to
the first 2 Gold sponsors)
 Judge the final round
Includes all the benefits of the silver, bronze and supporter packages
CREATE A CHALLENGE
 Representation and booth
at the event tech expo
 Access to participants
resumes
 Have a breakfast named
after your company
Includes all the benefits of the support packages
TUTORIAL SESSIONS AND TECH TALKS
 Logo on T-shirts, website, and any other media
created for inNOVAation
 Booth at the event tech expo
TUTORIAL SESSIONS AND TECH TALKS
 5 minute speech to kick
off the event
 Have a lunch named
after your company
(limited to the first Sil-
ver Sponsor)
 Priority T-shirt logo
placement
Includes all the benefits of the bronze and supporter packages
inNOVAtion is an opportunity for your company to attract award winning talent as well a
chance for your company to help create industry leading and cutting edge software and
hardware solutions with some of the most innovative minds in the country.
To sponsor inNOVAtion, please contact us at novahackathon@gmail.com

6. Judging and Awards
Judging will be conducted by official sponsors
of inNOVAtion.
Three waves of judging:
• Overall
• Final round
• Specific challenges
I. Overall:
The criteria for judging participants will be based
upon:
• Usability
• Functionality
• Innovation
• Use of external hardware component
(where applicable)
• Aesthetics
Up to ten teams will be chosen to proceed to
the final round.
II. Final round:
The first, second and third place winners
will be chosen based on the same criteria
as the overall judging. The first, second and
third place awards will be provided by Major
League Hacking.
III. Specific challenges:
Judged only by Challenge Creator
Independent criteria and awards will be based
on sponsor’s preference. If a sponsor (Gold,
Silver, Bronze) is creating a challenge they
must provide a judge and an award. Teams
are eligible for more than one award.

7. THE TEAM
Director of Media RelationsDirector of Public Relations
Zack Wood Ibrar Tariq Michael DeBerry Jr.
Sponsorship Liaison
President Vice President Vice President
Thomas Mitchell Chris Dabo Jeremiah Akinbohun

8. www.novahackathon.org
www.NVCC.edu
facebook.com/novahackathon
twitter.com/novahackathon
instagram.com/novahackathon