📋 Project Requirements

• Projects should have some hardware and or mechanical design into it.
• Projects should be primarily built during the hackathon
• Teams may use libraries, frameworks, LLMs (must state as "used") and pre-existing tools, but the main prototype must be developed during the event
• Maximum 4 participants per team

📦 Materials, Tooling, and Inventory

Provided: Arduino UNO R3 Super Kit, Servo, Perfboards.

Main Bay Inventory: https://umake.umieee.ca/hardware/

3D Printing: Supported through a queue system. Join our Discord (provided already in email) to request parts to be printed during the event! Look for the #3dprint-queue chat and max print time is 30 mins per print.

⚖️ Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Criteria is applied to each respective theme.

Creativity & Innovation (30%)
How original and interesting is the idea?

Technical Implementation (30%)
How well was the hardware and system designed and implemented?

Functionality (25%)
Does the project work as intended and demonstrate a functional prototype?

Presentation & Demonstration (15%)
How clearly does the team explain and demonstrate their project?

🏆 Prizes

Prizes are the same across all categories including a Raspberry Pi Pico W and a custom trophy.

⚖️ Code of Conduct & Liability

UMake 2026 is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants, volunteers, judges, and organizers.

By participating in this event, you agree to follow the guidelines below.

🤝 Respectful Conduct

All participants are expected to behave professionally and respectfully toward others. Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

Participants should treat fellow attendees, organizers, judges, and venue staff with courtesy at all times.

Organizers reserve the right to remove any participant who violates these expectations.

🛠️ Safety and Makerspace Use

Participants must follow all University of Manitoba Makerspace rules and safety guidelines when using tools, equipment, and materials.

This includes:

• Attending the required safety briefing
• Using tools only as instructed
• Following guidance from Makerspace staff and supervisors
• Wearing appropriate safety equipment where required

Failure to follow safety procedures may result in removal from the event.

⚠️ Liability Notice

Participants acknowledge that hardware prototyping involves the use of tools, electronics, and equipment, which may carry inherent risks.

By participating in UMake 2026, attendees agree that:

• They are responsible for their own safety and the safe use of equipment
• UMIEEE organizers, volunteers, and sponsors are not liable for personal injury, property damage, or loss of personal belongings during the event
• Participants agree to follow all safety instructions provided by event staff and Makerspace personnel

🏛️ Organizer Authority

UMake organizers reserve the right to:

• Enforce this Code of Conduct
• Remove participants who violate event rules or safety policies
• Modify event logistics if necessary to ensure participant safety

📩 Reporting Concerns

If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please contact an organizer immediately through the event Discord or speak to an event staff member.

All reports will be handled respectfully and confidentially.