almost 3 years ago
And the winners are...
First, let us congratulate all Lilly HBCU Virtual Hackathon participants for working on their projects! 
The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Our winners are:
MEDISCAN | Grand Award 
MAKI | Best Solution to a Problem Statement 
Lilly Medline | Best Solution to a Problem Statement
PreHealthx | Honorable Mention 
Go to the Lilly HBCU Virtual Hackathon 2023 gallery to congratulate the winners!
For information on careers opportunities with Eli Lilly and Company, please visit www.lilly.com/careers.
about 3 years ago
We need a few more days
Thank you all for your patience with the winner announcement! Due to some final checks and reviews, we will need to push the winner announcement back.
We now plan to announce the winners by Tuesday, May 30th at 2 PM ET.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you again,
about 3 years ago
You can do it!
Today is the last day to submit your project to the Lilly HBCU Virtual Hackathon!
Submissions are due before 11:30 PM ET today (April 24, 2023)
Lilly HBCU Virtual Hackathon checklist:
- Build or update a software application that helps solve one of the problem statements
- Used at least one of the following tools that Lilly software engineers use.
- Share a link to your live project for the judges to test it out.
- Gave access to your project’s GitHub repository by making it public or granting collaborator access to LillyHBCUHack@Lilly.com and testing@devpost.com.
- Created a 3-5 minute video that introduces your team…
about 3 years ago
Take advantage of the extra week
With the deadline extension, you received some more time to submit your project. Submissions are now due April 24th at 11:30 PM ET
Use this weekend to finish up what you can, record a quick demo video and get everything submitted. 
We can't wait to see what you come up with!
about 3 years ago
Good news: We’re extending the submission deadline!
We are happy to announce that we’re pushing the deadline back. Submissions are now due Monday, April 24th at 11:30 pm EDT. We hope to give everyone a bit more time to complete your project and make your submission amazing. Remember, make sure your submission meets all of the requirements.
Lilly HBCU Virtual Hackathon checklist:
- Built or updated a software application that helps solve one of the problem statements.
- Used at least one of the following tools that Lilly software engineers use.
- Share a link to your live project for the judges to test it out.
- Gave access to…
about 3 years ago
How is your video coming along?
Start thinking about how your video will show off your project to the judges and your peers. Need an example? Check out recent winning projects on Devpost and their videos.
Here’s some general advice:
Get organized. Write out a script of what you need to say and demonstrate in your video and rehearse it before recording. Essentially a good script should:
- Be 3 to 5 minutes in length.
- Introduces your team and project to the world.
- Highlight your project’s features and how you used the required tools.
- Explain which problem statement your project is focusing on.
Start Recording. The great…
about 3 years ago
You can do it!
Don't leave the important stuff until Monday! Start building your project and get ready to show it off
Lilly HBCU Virtual Hackathon checklist:
- Build or update a software application that helps solve one of the problem statements
- Used at least one of the following tools that Lilly software engineers use.
- Share a link to your live project for the judges to test it out.
- Gave access to your project’s GitHub repository by making it public or granting collaborator access to LillyHBCUHack@Lilly.com and devposttesting.
- Created a 3-5 minute video that introduces your team and project to the world. The video must…
about 3 years ago
Where are you at with your project?
There is less than one week remaining to submit your project on Devpost for the Lilly HBCU Hackathon.
Submissions are due April 17, 2023 @ 11:30pm EDT.
Just getting started? Here is a quick task timeline for you:
Brainstorm (Today)
Pick an idea (Wed, April 12th)
Quick design and how it might work (Wed, April 12th)
Start building (Thurs, April 12th - Sat, April 15th) Start your submission (Sat, April 15th) 
Finish up your project (Sun, April 16th) Record your demo video (Sun, April 16th)
Finish submission (Monday, April 17th) Continue making updates if you have extra time (until the…
about 3 years ago
Do you have everything?
There are only two more weekends to work on and to enter your submission to the Lilly HBCU Virtual Hackathon. Submissions are due April 17, 2023 before 11:30 PM ET.
Start here
If you haven't started a submission yet, please do so now (we’ll walk you through our submission form process if you need help). Lilly HBCU Virtual Hackathon 2023 checklist:
- Build or update a software application that helps solve one of the problem statements.
- Used at least one of the following tools that Lilly software engineers use.
- Share a link to your live project for the judges to…
about 3 years ago
Did you know?!
There are $30,000 in awards for Lilly HBCU Virtual Hackathon projects! Please note that awards will be payable to the winning Entrant’s HBCU as selected on the submission form. It will be the responsibility of the winning Entrant’s HBCU to allocate the Award among the participating members, as the HBCU deems appropriate.
$10,000 for 1 Grand Award Winning Project
$5,000 for 2 Projects that provide the Best Solution to a Problem Statement
$1,000 for 10 Honorable Mentions
During the Lilly HBCU Virtual Hackathon, Lilly is asking HBCU students like you to build a project that helps solve one of these…
about 3 years ago
Get connected
Whether or not you have started building your project for the Lilly HBCU Virtual Hackathon, the Devpost Discord community is the perfect place to connect with other developers!
Not only can you bounce ideas off each other and find technical help, but you can also use it to ask the Lilly and Devpost teams questions!
Teaming up
Looking for a challenge team? Hop on the Devpost Discord and start to collaborate and team up with other students. You can also use the Participants Tab to search for other developers looking to team up, check out their skills and message them…
about 3 years ago
What will you build?
Let’s get started on your Lilly HBCU Virtual Hackathon project!
Planning
A little planning can go a long way toward a winning project. Check out our Tips for Planning Your Project.
Resources
Figuring out where to start with your project can sometimes be a big hurdle. The Resources page can be a great place to find your footing. Take advantage of the different guides, tutorials, and other helpful tips.
Chat with us
Join us on the Devpost Discord to ask your questions! This is a chance for you to get technical help on your project, get clarity on the…