Team Formation

At the beginning of the in-person event, interested participants will form groups of 2-5 people who want to work together on a project. Participants are encouraged to form teams quickly as they will begin hacking immediately following team formation.

Pro tip: Use the networking time during the afternoon learning event to identify potential teammates who share your vision for vibecoding projects.

Mentorship & Learning Support
  • On-site mentors available throughout the weekend for technical and creative guidance
  • Friday Learning Event (12:15-5:00 PM) - Optional but highly recommended preparation
  • Facilitators help beginners find great team fits and navigate challenges
AI Tools & Platforms
Core Vibecoding Tools
  • AWS Services: Bedrock, Amplify, Lambda, Step Functions
  • AI Agents: Lyzr, Squid for agentic workflows
  • Rapid Prototyping: PartyRock, Lovable for UI development
  • AI-Assisted Development: Cursor, GitHub Copilot
  • Multimodal AI: Anthropic Claude, OpenAI for vision and voice
Tool Selection Framework

From the Friday learning event, you'll learn:

  • Fit to Problem: Does it solve your specific challenge?
  • Speed to Demo: Can you show progress in hours?
  • Learning Curve: Masterable over a weekend?
Partnership Resources

We partner with local organizations working in public good areas:

  • Nonprofits and community groups for real-world problem insights
  • Government agencies for civic innovation opportunities
  • Industry partners for technical expertise and mentorship
Educational Resources
  • Digital Product Basics for CharlestonHacks Teams: Access Guide Here
  • Vibecoding Best Practices: Guidelines for effective human-AI collaboration
  • AWS Documentation: Technical guides for cloud services
  • Community Support: Real-time help channels during the event
Technical Support
  • AWS technical specialists for cloud service questions
  • AI tool experts for platform-specific guidance
  • Development mentors for coding and architecture support
  • Design advisors for UI/UX and user experience guidance
Real-World Impact Areas

Building on examples from the Friday learning event:

  • Healthcare: Patient navigation systems, medical AI assistants
  • Agriculture: Crop monitoring, climate adaptation tools
  • Aviation: Safety systems, maintenance automation
  • Public Services: Government accessibility, civic engagement
  • Education: Adaptive learning, skill development platforms

Don't let this intimidate you - we're here to help make your vibecoding vision a reality!

-The CharlestonHacks Team

PRIZES
First Place Team

$1,000 in cash
1 winner

Second Place Team

$400 in cash
1 winner

Honorable Mention

$200 in cash
1 winner

g/d/n/a Agentic Cloud Excellence Prize

$500 in cash
1 winner

Description: Most innovative use of AI agents and agentic workflows. Awarded to the team that best demonstrates the creative potential of human-AI collaboration through vibecoding.

This prize recognizes projects that showcase AI as a collaborative partner rather than just a tool, embodying the true spirit of agentic cloud computing.

Total Prize Pool: $2,100