As UCI's first Embedded Systems hackathon, BitHacks is focused on providing a space for students to create, explore, and grow. BitHacks aims to foster creativity and push your imagination beyond its limits.

April 11-13 • Doheny Beach Student Center

36 Hours

Tracks

Best Overall 🏆

Awarded to the most outstanding hack that excels in creativity, functionality, and impact.

Best Beginner 🚀

A special prize for first-time hackers who impress with their innovation and effort.

Hacker’s Choice 🗳️

Voted by fellow participants, this hack wins the community’s seal of approval.

Medtronic Track 💙

Sponsored by Medtronic, this prize goes to the best healthcare or medical innovation.

Meme Hack 😂

The funniest, most creative, and internet-worthy hack takes home this prize.

FAQ

BitHacks is an event by IEEE and Theta Tau where hackers collaborate and compete to create the most innovative embedded projects within a weekend.

Any college student can apply to participate in BitHacks. We welcome hackers of all skill levels, no prior coding or embedded experience is needed.

Applications close Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Decision details will be released closer to the event.

Here is a list for all the parts that will be provided!

Feel free to bring your own parts as long as they are under $50.

Check-in ends at 7 PM on April 11 and hacking will conclude on Sunday, April 13 at 9 AM.

No, transportation will need to be taken care of by individual hackers. Unfortunately we can't provide any travel reimbursements.

There will be a team-building event before the start of BitHacks!

Tracks

Best Overall 🏆

Best Beginner 🚀

Hacker’s Choice 🗳️

Medtronic Track 💙

Meme Hack 😂

FAQ

Sponsors

Our Team

Neel Ramesh

Wilson Nguyen

Shana Chao

Donovan Chen

Daniel Li

Arnav Pandey