Tenders

Important Dates
Opening Ceremony: Aug 8, 2025 — 7:00 PM (GMT+3) / 12:00 PM (EST) Submission Deadline: Aug 10, 2025 — 7:00 PM (GMT+3) / 12:00 PM (EST) Closing & Awards Ceremony: Aug 15, 2025 — 6:00 PM (GMT+3) / 11:00 AM (EST) How to Participate
Register on this Devpost page to officially join the competition. Fill out our registration form so we can learn more about you. Join our Telegram channel, which will be the main hub for announcements, updates, and support. Requirements
Theme & Tracks The official theme will be announced during the opening ceremony. Expect something that challenges your creativity and pushes you to think deeply about the world around you.
General Track:
If you're not sure where to start, the general track is your playground. Build anything that solves a real problem—whether it's related to education, productivity, accessibility, mental health, or something totally unique. What matters is that you build with purpose.
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
7 non-cash prizes Best Overall Project
1 winner Free access to Make X.
Certificate of achievement.
All Participants Prize.
Mentioned and honored on Telsem's official pages.
Most Innovative
1 winner Free access to Make X.
Certificate of achievement.
All Participants Prize.
Mentioned and honored on Telsem's official pages.
Best Design
1 winner Free access to Make X.
Certificate of achievement.
All Participants Prize.
Mentioned and honored on Telsem's official pages.
Beginner Breakthrough
1 winner Free access to Make X.
Certificate of achievement.
All Participants Prize.
Mentioned and honored on Telsem's official pages.
Community Choice
1 winner Free access to Make X.
Certificate of achievement.
All Participants Prize.
Mentioned and honored on Telsem's official pages.
Impact for Good
1 winner Free access to Make X.
Certificate of achievement.
All Participants Prize.
Mentioned and honored on Telsem's official pages.
All Participants
1 winner 350 XYZ domains.
Certificate of participation.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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We're looking for Judges!
Email us telsemyouth@gmail.com
Jiten Sardana
SDE-II / Amazon
Tanmay Kejriwal
Founder / MakeX
Nikita Klimov
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester / ADP, Inc.
Arun Reddy
Sr Cloud & Database Engineer / Costar
Nitin Kumar
Director of Data Science / Marriott International
Jay Nankani
Software Developer / Redfin
Akshata Bhat
ML Engineer / Amazon AGI
Naveen Nalajala
Senior Software Engineer / Dell
Mantas Eringis
Software Engineer / Blockdaemon
Venkata Vemuri
Senior Principal Software Developer / Oracle
Judging Criteria
Creativity & Originality
Does the project introduce a fresh idea or approach a known problem in a unique way? Is it inventive and imaginative? Impact & Relevance
How meaningful is the problem being addressed? Does the solution have the potential to benefit real people or communities? Technical Execution
How well is the project implemented? Does it function as intended? Is the technology used effectively and appropriately? Presentation & Communication
Is the demo video clear and engaging? Is the project well-explained on the Devpost submission? Can someone understand the purpose and how it works? Ambition & Challenge Level
Considering the team’s experience, how ambitious or technically challenging was the project? Did they push themselves to learn or do more?

Women TechEU is a two-year EU-funded project funding and supporting women leading deep tech startup companies from Europe. Across the two years, the consortium will launch a total of four calls for applications. Applicant startups will undergo a rigorous evaluation and a total of 160 winner startups will receive €75k in non-dilutive grants as well as a personalised business development programme including mentoring, coaching and training.
Aims
The Women TechEU project is on a mission to ignite the potential of women-led early-stage start-ups in deep tech. 160 talented women entrepreneurs from across the European Union and Horizon Europe associated countries will be receiving direct support. With 75k€ grant (non-diluting finance) and a personalised business development programme, the project will be paving the way for these innovators to shine as leaders in deep tech innovation across Europe.
This project is a continuation of the Women TechEU scheme that was managed before by the EISMEA (European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency) during 2021 and 2022, and it has now become a fully-fledged cascade funding project that is run by an EU-wide consortium made up of different innovation ecosystem players, representatives of women entrepreneurs and also investors.
Prizes and support
During 2 years, the project will give out a total of 12 M€ in non-diluting finance over 4 different competitive calls. Each cohort of successful entrepreneurs will then be also invited to use the menu of business development services that will be provided over a period of 6 months. Constant contacts and checkups of the KPIs that will be jointly developed by the entrepreneurs and their coaches will ensure that there is a smooth ongoing scaleup of their businesses, in order to prepare the winners to eventually also apply for the EIC Accelerator scheme.
Eligibility
Entrants must be an early-stage, start-up in deep tech, raised less than 1M€ in equity, not at Minimum Viable Product phase, founded or co-founded by women who hold a CEO, CTO, CSO or equivalent position. Women must hold at least 25% of the shares, and the proposal must be unique and not previously funded in the Women TechEU or other similar EU initiatives / projects. The company must employ fewer than 250 persons, and either have an annual turnover not exceeding EUR 50 million, and/or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding EUR 43 million.
The applicant must be established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country. (This includes the UK.)
Deep tech definition
Deep tech innovation aims to provide concrete solutions to our societal problems by finding its source in a deep interaction with the most recent scientific and technological advances and by seeking to produce a profound impact in the targeted application areas. Sectors, which are most fertile for deep tech applications are life-science, computing, food and agri-tech, aerospace, energy and clean-tech, industrial technologies, telecom, new materials, or chemistry. However deep tech also includes, among other, artificial intelligence, deep learning and machine learning. Women TechEU welcomes applications from all deep tech fields of activity.
For a full definition of eligibility, please see the guidelines at the link below.
Find out more and apply

Important Dates:
Opening Ceremony: January 16th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST Submissions Due: January 18th, 2025 at 12:00pm EST Closing Ceremony: January 18th, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST The link to the live streams will be posted in our discord server.  
How To Register:
Sign up on this devpost. Join Our discord, as its our primary method of communication with participants.  
Workshop Schedule
Coming soon All workshop links will be posted in our discord, and are hyperlinked on the schedule  
Our Theme
Theme Track: Announced during opening ceremony
General Track: United Hacks is a platform where innovators can unleash their creativity without limitations. If you choose to compete in the "General" track, you have the freedom to explore diverse topics—from accessibility to mental health and beyond, nurturing the potential of your ideas!
Requirements
Requirements  
 
What to Submit
Public Github/Alternative Repository Demo Video of your Project (2-5 mins) Written Explanation of your Project (Done via Devpost) Optional (However helpful): Link to Live Demo of your Project Other Criteria 
Your submission MUST be a NEW project (All code must be written during the given time frame) We will NOT accept submissions to other hackathons (Your creation must be original for United Hacks and not reused) You may ONLY work with ONE TEAM for the duration of the Hackathon Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$50,700+ in prizes + other prizes First Place - General
$250 in cash 1 winner - Certificate of Achievement
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- $250 Cash Prize
- Hack United Swag Pack
- 1 Year VIP CodeCrafters Membership ($180)
- Chance to Pitch for a 50k investment from Switchon Capital
- All Participant Prizes
First Place - Theme
$250 in cash 1 winner - Certificate of Achievement
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- $250 Cash Prize
- Hack United Swag Pack
- 2 Year VIP CodeCrafters Membership ($360)
- Chance to Pitch 50k investment from Switchon Capital
- All Participant Prizes
Second Place - General
$100 in cash 1 winner - Certificate of Achievement
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- $100 Cash Prize
- Hack United Swag Pack
- All Participant Prizes
Second Place - Theme
$100 in cash 1 winner - Certificate of Achievement
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- $100 Cash Prize
- Hack United Swag Pack
- 6 Month VIP CodeCrafters Membership ($90)
- All Participant Prizes
Best Solo Hack
1 winner Best project developed by an individual rather then a team. In order to be eligible for this prize, your project MUST be based around the theme!
- Airpods Pro 2 ($250)
- Certificate of Achievement
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- Hack United Swag Pack
- All Participant Prizes
Best Pitch
1 winner This prize is given to the team with the most compelling video presentation.
- Certificate of Achievement
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- Hack United Swag Pack
- Digital Camera for EVERY Team Member.
Moonshot Prize
$50,000 in cash 1 winner Build a hack that is way too ambitious for a weekend, yet you dared to dream big anyway.
- Chance to Pitch with SwitchOn Capital for a $50,000 investment
Participant Prize
1 winner - Certificate of Participation
- 2 Months of Balsamiq Cloud Pro ($24)
- 1 Month Interview Cake License ($249)
- Free .xyz domain for 1 year ($13)
- Wolfram 1 Access 6 Months ($50)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Looking for judges!
email humans@hackunited.org
Judging Criteria
Creativity
Is the project a new idea? Does the project provide a new experience or simplify an existing workflow? Practicality
Could this idea actually be implemented in real life? Would people be motivated to use it? Is it a functioning solution that can scale in the real world? Presentation
Is the project pitched in a convincing and engaging manner? Is the idea presented clearly and in a way that's easy to approach? Does the team include a working demonstration of the project? Design
Is the UI design user-friendly and intuitive? Does the design enhance user experience and engagement? Technical Complexity
Does the project involve complex technologies or intricate systems? How relevant are the solutions your project presents?

Each GBIP aims to help UK businesses grow and scale on a global stage through building R&D and innovation collaborations and partnerships and accelerating access to the market.
The programme consists of a Get ready preparation phase followed by a market visit to Singapore, to include a 5-day tailored programme to connect with businesses, research organisations, and other key stakeholders, followed by an Exploit the opportunity workshop.
The programme will provide a unique opportunity to find partners and identify opportunities for technology and innovation collaboration. Participants will benefit from bespoke support from an innovation and growth specialist to leverage the contacts, opportunities and knowledge gained and to support the growth journey of the business.
For any queries, email trevor.marshall@iukbg.ukri.org.
Watch the applicant briefing

Download applicant briefing slidedeck
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To apply for this GBIP, you must be:
a UK-based innovation-led company with ambitions to grow and scale globally a company with fewer than 250 employees the CEO, founder, or senior decision maker in the business able to attend all workshops and complete all activities Businesses that have been on a previous GBIP (in the same market and/or technology area) will need to demonstrate they have exploited the previous opportunity to be considered and how this programme will add significant additional benefit.  Preference may be given to businesses that have not participated previously.
Innovate UK is committed to improving the diversity of who we support. We welcome applications from under-represented groups.
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Successful applicants will benefit from an intensive 9-12 month, three phase programme with bespoke support from an innovation and growth specialist throughout.
Get ready: A two-day preparation workshop to build knowledge and understanding of the market and opportunities, including cultural aspects, how to do business, protecting Intellectual Property, and support to better articulate your value proposition.
Visit the market: Explore the innovation opportunities first-hand through pre-arranged matchmaking events, meetings with key contacts, research organisations and potential collaborators and partners.
Exploit the opportunity: An exploitation workshop and one-to-one bespoke support from an innovation and growth specialist to help you follow-up and maximise the opportunities identified through the programme.
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Singapore’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2025 Plan aims to better transform and protect health, advance human potential & create economic value for Singapore. Priorities include transforming and protecting health through (i) shifting the focus towards both health promotion & disease prevention as the population ages (ii) supporting the health system to become more data-driven and patient-centric to deliver value-based care through the innovative use of both technology and digital solutions at scale (iii) using data analytics to support public health actions & telemedicine to deliver quality care to the wider population and (iv) expanding the national precision medicine research programme. A further priority is maximising economic value by growing a vibrant mix of start-ups and scale-ups with a strong translational ecosystem, with a particular focus on biotech companies.
With the Asia-Pacific Medical Technology (MedTech) market expected to grow to US$225 billion by 2030, Singapore is strategically placed to enable companies to tap into these regional opportunities, and Singapore’s network of top universities, research institutions and innovative start-ups also enable MedTech companies to fully engage with a vibrant open innovation ecosystem.
Singapore has an advanced digital economy and is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most innovative cities. Innovate UK has a thriving bilateral partnership with Enterprise Singapore. Since 2021, there have been 2 three-yearMoUs agreed (latest 2024-27), setting out joint activities to be undertaken to support stronger UK-Singapore co-innovation. In the agreements, Health & Medical Technologies have been identified as a specific area of collaboration. In addition, through open annual bilateral CR&D funding calls (in operation since 2022), health and medical technology proposals have been one of the largest sources of responses between the UK and Singapore, demonstrating significant industry demand for collaboration in this field.
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Introductory briefing with the British High Commission Visits to research and technology organisations Company visits and meetings with key contacts Focused B2B events, receptions and 1-2-1 meetings High quality networking opportunities { const el = $refs['accordion5']; const top = el.getBoundingClientRect().top + window.pageYOffset - 80; // adjust offset window.scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' }); }); } else { selected = null; } "> Focus areas
Applications will be considered from a wide range of innovative Medical & Health Technologies companies that focus on, but not limited to:
Medical devices such as diagnostic equipment, surgical instruments, orthopaedic devices, dental devices, ophthalmic devices, wound care products. In-vitro diagnostics such as blood testing kits, point-of-care testing, molecular diagnostics. Therapeutic devices such as infusion pumps, dialysis machines, respiratory devices, insulin pumps, cardiovascular devices. Implants and biocompatible devices such as cardiac implants, neurostimulation devices, cochlear implants, orthopaedic implants, dental implants. Health monitoring and wearable devices such as wearable health trackers, remote patient monitoring, telemedicine devices, software solutions for clinical decision support and health information exchange. Robotic and AI-assisted devices such as robotic surgery systems, AI diagnostic tools. Areas of focus that are not being considered for this GBIP are:
Therapeutics and medicines such as cell and gene therapies, antibiotics, vaccines, biologics and tissue engineering. Sterilisation and infection control products such as but not limited to autoclaves, disinfectants and sanitizers and personal protective equipment. { const el = $refs['accordion6']; const top = el.getBoundingClientRect().top + window.pageYOffset - 80; // adjust offset window.scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' }); }); } else { selected = null; } "> Benefits of the programme
Build market knowledge and intelligence Seed new business partnerships, develop RD&I collaborations, and identify partners for bilateral funding calls Introductions to senior figures and influential contacts Raise your profile and stimulate new business opportunities and ideas Improve your value proposition, hone your skills, and grow in confidence to tackle global markets Connect with peers, expand your network, and learn from like-minded, ambitious businesses { const el = $refs['accordion7']; const top = el.getBoundingClientRect().top + window.pageYOffset - 80; // adjust offset window.scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' }); }); } else { selected = null; } "> Key dates
Applicant briefing – Wednesday 9th July, 10-11am Application deadline – Sunday 24th August Application outcome – Friday 5th September Get ready workshop – Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th September Market Visit – Saturday 15th to Friday 21st November Exploit the opportunity workshop – Wednesday 11th February 2026 { const el = $refs['accordion8']; const top = el.getBoundingClientRect().top + window.pageYOffset - 80; // adjust offset window.scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' }); }); } else { selected = null; } "> Cost and commitment
Innovate UK will fund and organise flights, accommodation, in-market travel, and conference fees for successful applicants.
Innovate UK will also pay for any reasonable adjustments throughout the initiative.  Only one representative from each company will be funded and the same person is required to participate in all parts of the programme.
On acceptance to the programme a commitment fee of £1000 will be obtained from each delegate, which will be refunded on completion of the full activities and agreed work plan.
Non-completion after formal acceptance may result in forfeiting some or all of the commitment fee.
Apply for a place

About the challenge (In person only)
CogniHacks is an open community for high schoolers, college students, and others curious about Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI's). We show the profound applications of BCI's in important fields like Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and GenAI. Our goal is to introduce BCI's, HCI, and how its emergence in the CS world can solve new problems. Whether you're new to coding/neurotechnology or already a pro, our goal is to invite you to help us pioneer the future of neurotechnology in creating new projects powered by both mind control and GenAI.

We keep things interesting with hackathons, learning tracks, and friendly competitions that build teamwork and creative problem-solving. Join us to learn, experiment, and get inspired by the possibilities of Brain Computer Interfaces, Human Computer Interaction, and GenAI. This is a great way to geek out with friends over cool BCI projects!
Get started
Don’t know about Brain Computer Interfaces? No problem! We’ll host workshops on How a BCI collects data form its users, get sent into the computer, and is ultimately used to control a device with the mind. Don’t have a team? Upon registering, you’ll join our Discord server to connect with others and form your team. Let’s build together!
  Requirements
A laptop, and a developer profile with Emotiv if you are joining the BCI Track:
https://www.emotiv.com/pages/developer
 
We will have time to help you register on the day of but if you wanted to get ahead, feel free to register now! 
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$1,050 in prizes Awards
$350 in cash 3 winners All prizes total to 1050. They include Headphones, Tshirts, Hackathon themed backpack
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Nithish Kumar Jangala
Technical Architect, Experian
Madhuri Pokala
Full-Stack Engineer, Experian
Teja Rachakonda
Sr. Software Engineer, Experian
Tarun Devesetti
CEO, Karma.ai
Priya Pattathil
Sr. Executive, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Joshua Thomas
UC, Berkeley
Judging Criteria
BCI Track Winner
The BCI Project that is most innovative in terms of its usage and applications GenAI4HCI Track Winner
The GenAI Project that is most innovative in terms of its usage and applications in Human Computer Interaction HCI (Concept) Track Winner
The Project that is most innovative in terms of its usage and applications in Human Computer Interaction without low to no code

Secure Innovation Security Reviews offer innovative early-stage UK technology businesses expert, tailored guidance to help protect their ideas, technologies, competitive edge and reputations.
Delivered by approved security reviewers, the service helps businesses identify and manage key security risks, including those linked to state threats and helps them integrate protective security into their broader business strategies.
A Security Review provides a high-level assessment of an organisation’s security posture, covering:
Protective Security Governance Security Culture Risk Management Cyber Security Secure Supply Chains and Partnerships Incident Management A key component of the Secure Innovation campaign, the Security Review scheme is funded through a joint initiative between the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The scheme bears the majority cost of each Review through a £2,500 grant, with a supplement of £500 from each business.
Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, administers the scheme across the UK, which is available to 500 businesses.
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Secure Innovation Security Reviews have been developed to provide the UK emerging technology sector with support and guidance from a security professional to protect their intellectual property, competitive advantage, and reputations, especially from state threat actors and state backed competitors. They are particularly relevant for spin-outs and start-ups with significant potential to grow.
The Security Review scheme provides access to approved Security Reviewers who assess an organisation’s current protective security practices and provide expert guidance against a framework developed by the UK’s national technical authorities, NPSA and the NCSC. The goal is not just to implement security measures, but to position security as a strategic enabler—enhancing investor and customer confidence.
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The Security Review scheme provides early-stage innovative companies holistic and actionable protective security advice to support them to protect their IP, looking at the company’s approach to protective security governance, risk and incident management, security culture, cyber security, and supply chains and partnerships.
Businesses receiving a Security Review will also receive a £300 voucher towards Cyber Essentials certification. Cyber Essentials is recommended by the NCSC as the minimum baseline for cyber security in the UK.
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To be eligible to apply:
You must be a UK registered and trading business. You must be a small or medium sized enterprise (under 250 people) You must agree to contribute £500 (including VAT) towards the cost of the Security Review. You must be able and willing to dedicate resource, including potential financial resource, to developing your protective security strategy. You must be able and willing to complete the full review process, including the 6-month follow-up review and submission of any required documentation. You must be working in one of the 17 sensitive areas of the economy set out in the National Security and Investment Act, or within one of the four selected areas of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy (see below for further details of these sectors). Receipt of this support is subject to the Subsidy Control Act (2022). To qualify an enterprise cannot have received more than £315,000 Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) and or De Minimis within any three-year period (in Northern Ireland €300,000 De Minimis). If your business in based in Northern Ireland, please note that EU State aid rules now only apply in limited circumstances. Please see the Windsor Framework to check if these rules apply to your organisation. { const el = $refs['accordion4']; const top = el.getBoundingClientRect().top + window.pageYOffset - 80; // adjust offset window.scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' }); }); } else { selected = null; } "> What are the eligible sectors?
National Security and Investment Act:
Advanced materials (including semiconductors) Advanced robotics Artificial intelligence Civil nuclear Communications Computing hardware Critical suppliers to government Cryptographic authentication Data Infrastructure Defence Energy Military and dual-use Quantum Technologies Satellite and space technologies Suppliers to the emergency services Synthetic biology Transport UK Industrial Strategy:
Advanced Manufacturing Clean Energy Industries Defence Life Sciences { const el = $refs['accordion5']; const top = el.getBoundingClientRect().top + window.pageYOffset - 80; // adjust offset window.scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' }); }); } else { selected = null; } "> Cyber Essentials Voucher
To encourage organisations receiving a security review to progress toward achieving Cyber Essentials certification (the NCSC recommends Cyber Essentials as the minimum standard of cyber security for all organisations), a £300 voucher code towards Cyber Essentials will be provided to each organisation after the report has been submitted. This voucher code will be sent with your successful application email.
The voucher code can be redeemable against certifying or recertifying to CE level 1 (independently verified self-assessment). Organisations wishing to use this must do so by 31st March 2026 by visiting IASME’s website https://iasme.co.uk/cyber-essentials/ where use of the voucher code will automate the £300 discount. This voucher code is non-transferable and may only be used by the organisation to which it was issued.
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Secure Innovation Security Review participating businesses contribute £500 towards the service, with the remaining £2,500 funded by the scheme.
Cyber Essentials – on acceptance participating businesses will receive a £300 voucher towards cyber essentials certification.
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Who are NPSA?
National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) are part of MI5. They are the UK’s national technical authority for personnel and physical security.  Their mission is to reduce the vulnerability of UK government, businesses, and academia to a range of threats, including terrorism, espionage, and sabotage. NPSA provides expert guidance to help organisations strengthen their protective security posture.
Who are the NCSC?
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are part of GCHQ. They are the UK’s national technical authority for cyber security. Their role is to make the UK the safest place to live and work online. They support the most critical organisations in the UK, the wider public sector, industry, SMEs as well as the general public.
What are state threats?
State threats are overt or covert actions by foreign governments which fall short of direct armed conflict with the UK but go beyond peaceful diplomacy and expected statecraft to harm or threaten the safety or interests of the UK or our allies.
State threats present a real and evolving risk to the UK. They can manifest in a range of forms. These include attempts to:
steal sensitive information through espionage or cyber attacks threaten the public’s safety, including through physical violence. harm our prosperity undermine our values and freedoms State threats do not only materialise against government and intelligence agencies. Some states are particularly interested in industrial or commercial information which could be used to support their own economy or military. This information may not be “classified” or an obvious target for espionage.
States may seek to exploit foreign direct investment, academic partnerships and supply chains to gain access to sensitive information.
This includes information on companies’ products and plans or commercial/academic research. State actors could seek to fast track their own technological capabilities or increase their military advantage. Examples of industries in which states show particular interest include advanced materials, biotech, and artificial intelligence. It also includes research and mainly academic research, particularly in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), dual-use technologies, emerging technology and other commercially sensitive areas. As with business information, state actors could seek to exploit research to improve their own technological or military capabilities.
Are state threats relevant to the private sector and small businesses?
Yes. State actors do not only target large corporations or government entities. In fact, companies of all sizes —especially those with lower levels of security—can be attractive targets. No business is too small or too early-stage to be of interest, particularly if it holds valuable intellectual property, innovative technologies, or sensitive data.
Can a small company really do anything to protect themselves from state threats?
Yes. There are steps businesses of any size can take to reduce their vulnerabilities to state threats. The aim of the protective security measures outlined in Secure Innovation is to reduce the risk to the business and increase the risk to the state actor trying to get hold of their assets. The better an organisation’s protective security measures are, the harder a state actor will have to try to get access to their technologies, and the greater the chance that they will be detected doing so. State actors will make a risk-benefit decision on who to target, so the higher the risk to them, the less likely they are to try.
How do you apply for a Security Review?
A company can apply for a Secure Innovation Security Review here.
Applications are assessed by Innovate UK Business Growth against the criteria set out in the application form.
Is funding guaranteed?
Secure Innovation Security Reviews is a subsidy scheme. Until all slots are filled, organisations that meet the eligibility criteria and successfully pass the application process will be offered access to a partially funded Secure Innovation Security Review. Participating companies will contribute £500; while the government will fund the remaining £2,500.
Funding for the scheme is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the available funding has been allocated, no further awards can be made—meaning only a limited number of companies will be able to benefit from the scheme this financial year.
It should be noted that the government will fund £2,500 (including VAT) of the total cost of the review which is £3,000 (including VAT); by making an application for a Security Review an organisation is confirming their agreement to fund the remaining £500 (including VAT) of the overall cost. This will be invoiced and paid directly to the Security Reviewer.
Where do you find information on appointing an appropriate Security Reviewer who can complete the review?
Following approval of your application, your organisation will be required to appoint a Security Reviewer to carry out the review. A list of approved Security Reviewers will have been shared in the grant acceptance email. It is the organisation’s responsibility to choose an appropriate professional from this list.
All approved Security Reviewers are either Chartered Security Professionals (CSyP), appear on the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES) or are NCSC assured Cyber Advisors. They have applied to be part of this scheme, have completed training on the Secure Innovation Security Review framework with NPSA and NCSC and passed a knowledge check to demonstrate an understanding of the scheme and framework, and have signed up to complete reviews anywhere in the UK.
While we provide basic information about each professional’s experience and location preferences to assist organisations in making a selection, the framework and scope of the scheme remain consistent across all reviewers. Therefore, it is not advisable for organisations to request multiple reviewers to ‘bid’ or ‘pitch’ for the review.
We recommend that organisations appoint their chosen Security Reviewer within one week of receiving the grant acceptance email to ensure timely scheduling of the review.
What do you need to do before meeting the Security Reviewer you appoint?
Firstly, you should share the content of your confirmation email along with a copy of your application form with the appointed security reviewer.
Secondly, you should undertake the Secure Innovation Action plan preparatory work.
What do you need to do before the due date?
The deadline detailed in the confirmation email is the deadline for your Security Reviewer to have submitted a final report. Prior to this deadline a company must:
Appoint a Security Reviewer from the list provided. Share the content of the confirmation email along with a copy of their application form to the security reviewer. Complete the preparatory work. Arrange an in-person site visit with the Security Reviewer. Review and sign-off the report. Confirm that your Security Reviewer has submitted the final report and their invoice for £2,500 via email to secureinnovation@iukbg.ukri.org The business receiving the security review will be responsible for paying the outstanding £500 to the appointed Security Reviewer. What if you can’t complete the above by the due date?
Innovate UK Business Growth should be contacted by email secureinnovation@iukbg.ukri.org as early as possible by the party requiring an extension (either the organisation or security reviewer) to request an extension to the deadline.
If the report is not submitted within the time allowed and an extension has not been agreed; or if an extension has been agreed, but the report is not submitted before the expiry of the extension period, we will assume the review report is not going to be submitted and withdraw the funding offer. Innovate UK Business Growth will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the business or Security Reviewer if funding is withdrawn.
It is the organisation’s responsibility to ensure that the Security Reviewer is aware of the deadline detailed in the confirmation email.
Is the Security Review report confidential?
Yes. It will only be shared with selected individuals within DBT/DSIT, Innovate UK, NPSA and the NCSC.
Does the £3000 cover the cost of implementing protective security measures?
No, the £3000 is for the purposes of the security review only.
How long will the Security Review scheme run for?
Applications for the current scheme will be open until the end of the 25/26 financial year. There are grants available for 500 organisations, which will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis to organisations who pass the eligibility criteria and assessment.
Does the review include penetration (PEN) testing?
The reviews do not include PEN testing. NCSC have the CHECK scheme which is a list of NCSC approved companies who can do cyber PEN testing. NPSA do not recommend PEN testing for physical and personnel security.
Do we get an official certification or is there a logo we can display to show we have gone through this process?
This is not a certification scheme, as there is no requirement and/or test or audit to ensure organisations have implemented the security measures recommended by the review. We do not offer a logo which companies can display to show they have gone through the process. This is to avoid the risk of the scheme being misinterpreted as a certification or accreditation scheme. However, you can mention having had a security review completed as a way of demonstrating your commitment to security.
What data will be collected as part of the Secure Innovation Security Review Scheme?
Data will be collected through various stages of the scheme, including the application process, site visit, written report, Health Check Questionnaires, and feedback surveys. This may include business contact details, security-related information, and feedback on the scheme.
Who will my data be shared with?
Your data will be shared with the following organisations involved in the funding, delivery and oversight of the scheme:
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Innovate UK National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Innovate UK Business Growth service consortium delivery partner Why is my data being shared with these organisations?
These organisations are responsible for funding, managing, delivering, and evaluating the scheme. Data sharing enables them to monitor the scheme’s effectiveness, assess behavioural change, and inform future improvements or expansion.
Will my data be used for marketing purposes?
No. Your data will not be used for marketing purposes unless you have explicitly consented to this.
Is this data sharing compliant with UK GDPR?
In accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (as applicable), by participating in the Secure Innovation Security Review Scheme, you acknowledge and agree that any data you provide or that is collected throughout the scheme via the site visit, written report, Health Check Questionnaires, and feedback surveys—may be shared with Innovate UK Business Growth service consortium delivery partner, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This data will be used solely for the purposes of administering, evaluating, and improving the scheme, and for monitoring its impact. All data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and will not be used for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
By providing your contact details, you agree to any partner mentioned above storing your information and they may contact you at a future date to learn about your experiences and to share opportunities related to other Secure Innovation products. Your data will be handled in accordance with the relevant privacy notices of each organisation as available on their websites.
Who can I contact with questions about data protection?
If you have any questions or concerns about how your data is being used, you should contact the delivery partner or the data protection officer for the scheme at secureinnovation@iukbg.ukri.org
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🌐 Accessibility for All Create technology that includes everyone.
In this hackathon, you’ll design tools, games, or apps that make digital experiences more inclusive and empowering, especially for people with disabilities or diverse needs. Whether it's a voice-activated study buddy for students with motor impairments, a colorblind-friendly game interface, or an app that translates text into audio in real time, your challenge is to think beyond the average user.
Accessibility isn’t just a feature—it’s a mindset. Your project should aim to reduce barriers, improve usability, and champion equal access for all.
Let’s build a world where technology doesn’t leave anyone behind.
Be sure to join our DISCORD for updates, upcoming workshops, & more!!
https://discord.gg/gwmJv34b
(Currently we are scouting discord moderators so if you are interested be sure to contact us in the questions? area)
Requirements
What to Build
Create a project that improves accessibility and inclusion! Your submission can be:
Apps or games with voice control or adaptive interfaces
Tools that help people with disabilities navigate technology
Websites or software designed with colorblind-friendly or easy-to-read layouts
Hardware or assistive devices that make daily tasks easier
Any creative solution that breaks down barriers and makes tech usable by everyone
 
Be creative—your project can be simple or complex as long as it promotes accessibility.
What to Submit
A video demo 1-5 minutes of your project 
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
6 non-cash prizes Popular Vote
1 winner $20 Dollars
Participation Award
1,000 winners Everyone gets a particpiation certificate made specially by HACK4ACCESS!
Most Inclusive Design
1 winner Winners will receive an official Certificate of MOST INCLUSIVE DESIGN & get mentorship/potential referral to netflix
Best Overall Hack
1 winner Winners will receive an official Certificate of BEST OVERALL HACK & get mentorship/potential referral to netflix
Most Creative
1 winner Winners will receive an official Certificate of MOST CREATIVE & get mentorship/potential referral to netflix
Best Beginner Project
1 winner Winners will receive an official Certificate of BEST BEGINNER PROJECT & get mentorship/potential referral to netflix
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Jessica Zhang
Host | Hack4Access
Haoyuan He
Software Engineer, Netflix
Jay Nankani
Software Developer, Redfin
Venkata Vemuri
Sr Principal Software Developer, Orcale
Abhijit Nayak
Sr Data Scientist, Cognizant USA
Judging Criteria
Creativity and originality
(How unique is the idea?) Impact on accessibility
(How well does it improve inclusion?) Functionality and usability
(Does it work well?) Presentation and explanation
(Clear demo and description) Technical difficulty
(Level of complexity and effort)

PeddieHacks is a 48 hour online hackathon hosted by the Peddie School Computer Science Club in Hightstown, New Jersey. It is open to all high school and college undergraduate students and is a competition where novice and experienced programmers work together to design solutions for real world problems and participate in workshops. Even though we are unable to host an in-person hackathon, we hope to make this just as interactive and exciting, so sign up for 48 hours of coding, learning, and fun! 
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS FORM AFTER registering:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsx4I-7heGymGPkD72vBxeUaBckI_WM9dO7qPP-jRbFABJMA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113455345289066079422
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST JOIN THE DISCORD LINK THAT WILL APPEAR AFTER YOU FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM!
SCHEDULE
We understand that with varying time zones, it is difficult to attend all sessions. Everything will be recorded for your convenience. All workshops and gaming sessions are optional. If your project qualifies for the live judging round, it is mandatory for at least 1 group member to attend.
Peddie Hacks 2025 Schedule
8/22
12:00PM-1:00PM EDT: Opening Ceremony
1:00PM EDT: Hacking Begins
9:00-10:00PM EDT: 
10:00PM-12:00AM EDT: Gaming Session
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8/23
12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT: 
5:00PM - 6:00PM ET:
7:00 - 8:00PM EDT: Gaming Session
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8/24
9:00AM EDT: Hacking Ends, Submissions Close
12:00PM-4:00PM EDT: Judging (Live Presentations)
5:00PM-5:30PM EDT: Winners Announcement & Closing Ceremony
Requirements
The two tracks will be announced at the opening ceremony on 8/22. Please make sure to submit your code and slideshow, and a 1-2 minute video demo of your project. Following submission, you will be notified if you have qualified for the live judging round where you will present your slideshow and project to a panel of judges. 
Themes will be revealed during the opening ceremony!
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$1,000+ in prizes + other prizes High School Track 1 Prize
$150 in cash 1 winner $150 Cash Prize
Princeton Review College Admissions book ($12.99)
Free 7-day access to InterviewCake course for each team member ($50)
Wolfram Award: Wolfram|One Personal edition 1 year & Wolfram|Alpha Pro for each team member ($375)
High School Track 2 Prize
$150 in cash 1 winner $150 Cash Prize
Princeton Review College Admissions book ($12.99)
Free 7-day access to InterviewCake course for each team member ($50)
Wolfram Award: Wolfram|One Personal edition 1 year & Wolfram|Alpha Pro for each team member ($375)
College Track 1 Prize
$150 in cash 1 winner $150 Cash Prize
Free 7-day access to InterviewCake course for each team member ($50)
Wolfram Award: Wolfram|One Personal edition 1 year & Wolfram|Alpha Pro for each team member ($375)
College Track 2 Prize
$150 in cash 1 winner $150 Cash Prize, Free 7-day access to InterviewCake course for each team member ($50), Wolfram Award: Wolfram|One Personal edition 1 year & Wolfram|Alpha Pro for each team member ($375)
Solo Prize (USA Address Only)
$100 in cash 1 winner $100 Cash Prize
Princeton Review Certificate to SAT 1400+
LiveOnline Course ($2199)
Wolfram Award: Wolfram|One Personal edition 1 year & Wolfram|Alpha Pro ($375)
Judge's Prize
$200 in cash 1 winner $200 Cash Prize, Wolfram Award: Wolfram|One Personal edition 1 year & Wolfram|Alpha Pro for each team member ($375),
Free 7-day access to InterviewCake course for each team member ($50)
Innovation Prize
$100 in cash 1 winner $100 Cash Prize,
Give My Certificate credits ($2000),
Wolfram Award: Wolfram|One Personal edition 1 year & Wolfram|Alpha Pro for each team member ($375), Free 7-day access to InterviewCake course for each team member ($50)
SWAG for all participants
350 winners 30-day Wolfram|One access ($25),
1 free month of RefactAI Pro ($10),
Free 1-year .xyz domain ($100),
Free access to Flatlogic Generator ($39.90)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Winston Yang
Electronics Trading Strategist at SMBC Capital Markets
Arjun Agrawal
University of Pennsylvania Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematical Economics
Jason Puglisi
Security Engineer at Apple
Bao To
Columbia University Computer Science & Visual Arts
Philip Han

Sean Li

Eric Huang

Evan Xu

James Harris

Elizabeth Hu

Judging Criteria
Rubric
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HPqvwzdRgbQLxl3ufDd7pjjmjzIOjpaj/view?usp=sharing

About the challenge
Hack for Humanity is a hackathon that brings technologists together in a 1-month event to come up with unique and creative solutions to enviornmental issues. The participants' goal is to use technology to make meaningful changes in humanity by helping save our environment.
You may work individually or in teams of 2-4.
Prior experience is not required! Participants of any skill level are welcome to participate and work together in this hackathon. 
Get started
Join the Devpost hackathon on this page. This is where you will submit your project. We suggest you join our Discord server to stay updated and engage with the community. If you know someone else who may be interested, you could send them this URL and ask them to sign up: https://hack-for-humanity-26.devpost.com/. For every participant who joins the event and enters your username in the Discord server's "referral-raffle" text channel, your name will be entered into the raffle for the Referral Raffle.  Any announcements will be posted on Discord. Requirements
What to Build
You must build any piece of software, whether it is an app, website, game, etc., that solves or improves an environmental issue. Examples include climate change, air pollution, water pollution, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, overfishing, ocean acidification, soil erosion, waste management, and overpopulation.
What to Submit
Software: Include the GitHub repository for your software with the functioning source code. Video: A video (4 min max) explaining The issue you're solving Your submitted software and its functionality in detail An overview of how it was created Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
1 non-cash prize First Place
1 winner The winner of this hackathon will receive:
• Certificate of recognition
**More prizes coming soon
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Iacopo Schianchi
Event Organizer
Abhishek Aryaman
Product Manager at Lyft
Prachit Kurani
Quality S/W Technical Manager at Dover Fueling Solutions
Nastassia Shahun
Senior IT Business Analyst at Flip
Siri Varma Vegiraju
Tech Lead at Microsoft Security
Praneetha Kotla
Lead RPA Developer & Solution Architect
Archita Sajjan
Technical Product Manager at Visa
Ganesh Harke
Vice President at Citi
Raju Dandigam
Engineering Manager at Navan
Devwrat More
Senior Software Engineer at Meta
Surya Rao Rayarao
Lead Software Engineer at SS&C Technologies
Krishna Ganeriwal
Software Engineer at Meta
Vijay Pahuja
Senior Lead Software Engineer at Cox Automotive Inc.
Louis Demeslay
Co-founder of Zealy & XGEN
Judging Criteria
Impact
Does the project address a specific and relevant environmental issue? How effective is the project at solving or improving this issue? Innovation and creativity
How creative and innovative is the project? Does the project showcase novel approaches or technologies to solve the issue? Design
How user-friendly and intuitive is the solution for users? How good and professional is the UI? Presentation
How clear is the team's presentation of their project? How well does the team communicate their ideas, objectives, and results in their video?

Our Goal
At Project: Empower, our vision is to solve problems in underprivileged communities and high school students through code. Through this hackathon, we wish to help aspiring programmers foster there passion for coding and allow them to realize the impact that they can make through programming.
How it Works
Empower Hacks 2.0 is a hackathon hosted by Project: Empower, a student run non profit organization. It will consist of 3 steps the kickoff meeting, development period, and judging period/closing ceremony. Participants will develop a software project in there teams following the prompt that is given.
1. Sign up / Kickoff Sign up will be provided soon!
2. Development Build your app within the allotted timeslot!
3. Judging Get judging feedback from our experienced judges!
Workshops Throughout the week of the hackathon, Workshops will be hosted from experts in their field!
View our event website here
Every Participant wins the following: Wolfram | One, Interview Buddy discount codes, UniBee 3-month access, and Interview Cake interview course! DISCLAIMER: Most of the prizes to be won in this hackathon are non-cash related.
Requirements
What to Build
TBD
What to Submit
TBD
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$111,924+ in prizes + other prizes Participation Awards (Every Participant Receives the follwing)
1 winner Wolfram | One
Interview Cake 7-day Preparation Course
3-Month UniBee Access
Interview Buddy Discount Codes
Kinetik - Future of Work Challenge
$1,000 in cash 1 winner More details and submission link to come.
Art of Problem Solving Coupon Code ($25 Value)
$25 in cash 4 winners Redeem this coupon code to receive $25 at aops.com.
* Note that the winners will not receive cash, only the award; this is just the cash value of the prize.
Chess.com 1 Month Free Diamond Pass Subscription ($9 Value)
$9 in cash 30 winners Give access to one free month of Diamond Pass on Chess.com!
* Note that the winners will not receive cash, only the award; this is just the cash value of the prize.
Interview Cake 7 Day Full Coding Interview Preparation Course License ($50 Value)
$50 in cash 100 winners This prize includes full access licenses, so attendees can get access to a full coding interview prep course for 7 days.
* Note that the winners will not receive cash, only the award; this is just the cash value of the prize.
Free Year of 1Password Family ($60 Value)
$60 in cash 40 winners This prize includes one free year of using the 1Password family subscription!
* Note that the winners will not receive cash, only the award; this is just the cash value of the prize.
3 Months free UniBee Access ($30 Value)
$30 in cash 100 winners This prize includes 3 free months of UniBee Cloud Version for all recipients.
* Note that the winners will not receive cash, only the award; this is just the cash value of the prize.
Wolfram | One - 6 Months ($830 Value)
$830 in cash 100 winners Wolfram|One includes both Desktop and Cloud access, full access to the Wolfram Language and Knowledgebase, FreeCDF Deployment, 5000 Wolfram|Alpha API calls, 5000 Cloud Credits, 2 installations per user and 2 GB of Cloud Storage.
* Note that the winners will not receive cash, only the award; this is just the cash value of the prize.
Wolfram Award - One Year of Wolfram | One ($1,660 Value)
$1,660 in cash 10 winners For anyone who utilizes the Wolfram Language in their project: This prize contains a full year of Wolfram | One and the opportunity to gain a $500 scholarship if you apply to a Wolfram Program.
* Note that the winners will not receive cash, only the award; this is just the cash value of the prize.
Wolfram Scholarship ($500 Value)
$500 in cash 1 winner If you utilize Wolfram Language in your project AND apply to a Wolfram program, you have the chance to win this scholarship!
* Note that the winners will not receive cash, only the award; this is just the cash value of the prize.
Interview Buddy AI Vouchers ($6 Value)
$6 in cash 9 winners * Note that the winners will not receive cash, only the award; this is just the cash value of the prize.
Interview Buddy Discount Codes
100 winners Exclusive Discount Codes for all participants!
* Note that the winners will not receive cash, only the award; this is just the cash value of the prize.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Andrew Zheng
President @ Project: Empower
Judging Criteria
TBD

WorthyHacks 2 is a virtual hackathon hosted by the members of the non-profit WorthyWorks. Students from the ages of 13-18 in middle school or high school can participate. Any level of experience is welcome. Join our Discord server for more updates.

Hosted by 12th Graders from John. P Stevens High School, Edison, NJ, USA

Check out our website here!
Join our discord server here!

MANDATORY CONTACT FORM: FILL THIS FORM OUT!!!
Requirements
Topic: Social Good

THEME:
Creative Project: Code any Website/Application that you would like to present. 
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$300+ in prizes + other prizes $100 in prizes and raffles
1 winner Prizes for hackathon
$300
$300 in cash 1 winner
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Arnav Tripathi
Worthy Works
Judging Criteria
Juding Criteria will be in the opening slideshow

About the challenge
HackIT is a school-wide hackathon hosted by Overflow, Engineering Interest Group (EIG) and AI Special Interest Group (AISIG) that challenges YOU to turn what you’ve learnt into real-world solutions. From NOW till 15 September, form teams of 3–4 and tackle one of three problem statements. We’ll lend you hardware and offer you guidance through consults and weekly workshops in various topics!
Get started
Sign up with our form: https://go.np-overflow.club/HackIT-Signup
Requirements
What to Build
A software or hardware solution, or a solution that incorporates both elements, that solves one of the problem statements well.
Problem statements:
How might we use artificial intelligence to improve the learning experiences of students? How might we make the retail production lifecycle (such as resource extraction and manufacturing to transportation, distribution, and end-of-life management) more eco-friendly and efficient? How might we help students balance screen time and schoolwork to improve digital wellbeing? What to Submit
All project submissions must be made via Devpost on this site before 15 September, 1:00 PM.
Project Name Project Description and details 3-5 pictures or screenshots of your solution GitHub Project Link (Must be open sourced) Key events
23 July, 5.30PM - 6:30PM: Online Opening Ceremony
Workshops
All teams doing hardware must attend at least one of these hardware workshops.
1 August, 5.30PM - 7:30PM: 3D Modelling (by EIG)
8 August, 5.30PM - 7:30PM: IoT with Arduino (by EIG and Overflow)
Milestone checks
All milestone checks are mandatory.
Milestone Check 1: 4 - 8 August
You will be required to present your selected problem statement, your planned solution and a plan for how your team will be implementing the solution (including what technologies your team will be using). 
Milestone Check 2: 1 - 5 September
You will be required to show significant progress in the development of your solution, including but not limited to designs or a partially working prototype.
15 September 9:00AM - 6:00PM: Judging Day (in-person)
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
3 non-cash prizes Best Overall Hack - Problem Statement 1
1 winner A mystery tech product!
Best Overall Hack - Problem Statement 2
1 winner A mystery tech product!
Best Overall Hack - Problem Statement 3
1 winner A mystery tech product!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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TBC

Judging Criteria
Innovation & Creativity (25%)
Is the idea original or a fresh take on an existing problem? Technical Implementation (25%)
Are the software and/or hardware components well-developed, functional, and technically sound? Does the solution demonstrate solid technical skills or engineering thinking? Value & Usability (20%)
Does the solution provide real-world value and is it user-friendly? Problem-Solution Fit (20%)
How well does the solution address the chosen problem statement? Pitch & Communication (10%)
Was the idea clearly and confidently presented? Did the team explain it well? Were the judges able to resonate with the solution developed?

Welcome to the RevenueCat Shipaton — the mobile hackathon that’s all about shipping… a ton.
At RevenueCat, we're all about supporting developers to build and monetize amazing apps. After the overwhelming success of last year’s Shipaton, we’re thrilled to announce the return of our global hackathon.

This August and September, we’re inviting developers from all corners of the globe to ship new apps and compete for over $300,000 in cash prizes and truly unique rewards.
The challenge
Your mission is simple:
Ship a brand-new app to the iOS, Android, or Mac App Store between August 1st and September 30th, 2025.
Integrate the RevenueCat SDK to power at least one in-app or web purchase.
Our goal is to give you that final push to ship that project you’ve had in the back of your mind but never took the time to get started.

Note: Updates to previously released apps won’t qualify - it’s all about bringing something new to life!
Bigger and better

Last year's Shipaton sparked a frenzy of creativity and innovation across the internet. Developers blew us away by launching incredible apps, producing inspiring YouTube series, flooding social media with #BuildInPublic journeys, and creating insightful shorts on TikTok and Instagram.

You could receive a coveted “Shippy” award and your app displayed on the iconic “The One” billboard in Times Square!
Inspired by your amazing contributions, we've upped the ante for 2025:

Over $300,000 in cash prizes.
Winning apps featured prominently on the giant billboard in Times Square.
Trip to New York City with invites to RevenueCat’s App Growth Annual conference.
Categories

Grand Prize: Build & Grow Award: ($60,000): Goes to the app that releases early and iterates to grow their app the fastest. We want to hear about what you've done post-release to push your app growth to the next level.
#BuildInPublic Award: For developers who shared the most interesting development journey on social media. We’re looking for compelling lessons learned or clever ideas that came from engaging with the community.
Buzziest Launch Award: Highlights teams that make the biggest splash during their launch (e.g., viral social campaigns, creative marketing stunts).
HAMM Award (Help Apps Make Money):  RevenueCat exists to "Help Apps Make More Money". This award goes to the project that designs the most robust and creative monetization strategy by mixing subscriptions, virtual currency, or other revenue streams.
Best Vibes Award: Awarded to the app developer that shares the most compelling vibe-coding story using one of our vibe-coding app partners as part of your development journey. The full list of eligible tools will be available on DevPost before the event begins.
RevenueCat Design Award: For the most visually interesting apps - regardless of business potential. We’re looking for innovative ideas and/or beautiful app design and animations.
RevenueCat Peace Prize: Awarded to the project that provides the greatest social good. We're looking for apps with big benefits to communities or society at large.
OneSignal Boost Award: Honors the app that shows the most creative or impactful use of messaging to elevate user engagement using OneSignal.
Staff & Sponsors Award: A special category just for employees at RevenueCat and our amazing sponsors who couldn’t resist joining the fun. While they’re not eligible for cash prizes, we still want to celebrate the coolest thing they ship during the event and give them a shot at glory on the Times Square billboard. Prize structure
You can find the official details of prizes at the bottom of this page, but here's how it all breaks down:
Grand Prize Winner
$60,000
Trip to New York City to attend the RevenueCat App Growth Annual conference
Custom Shippy trophy (presented live on stage!)
App featured on a massive Times Square billboard
All Other Categories (except OneSignal Boost)
1st Place: $15,000 + custom Shippy trophy + Times Square billboard feature
2nd Place: $8,000
3rd Place: $4,000
The #BuildInPublic Award 1st-place winner will also receive a trip to New York City for App Growth Annual and trophy presentation.
OneSignal Boost Award
1st Place: $20,000
2nd Place: $13,000
3rd Place: $9,000
4th Place: $5,000
5th Place: $5,000
Supported by the industry
For Shipaton 2025 we reached out to our favorite tech partners and asked them to contribute. These sponsors chipped in for the prize pool, will be contributing tips and tricks during official Shipaton livestreams, and have generously contributed to something new for Shipaton 2025:
Introducing, Ship Kit: Freebies for every Shipaton participant
This year, we’re introducing Ship Kit. A digital bundle of exclusive perks and tools from our sponsors to help power your app shipping journey. We’ll be revealing more details soon, but all you need to do to receive a Ship Kit is register at the top of this page to participate in the Shipaton.
Shipaton IRL: Events near you


Photo from last year’s Shipaton x MeltingHack event in Tokyo.
We're excited to take Shipaton directly to developers around the world with Shipaton IRL - a series of in-person and virtual events designed to connect, inspire, and educate:
Kickoff Party: Join us August 1st at our pop-up Catfe in Tokyo, Japan.
Local Events: Including Core Coffee Shipaton Edition in Vancouver, Canada, regular co-working spaces with CocoaHeadsMK in Skopje, Macedonia, and a Shipaton Showcase with Mobile Warsaw in Poland.
Online Events: CommunityKit’s AppJam will help you jumpstart your Shipaton journey.
Check out our events page regularly, as new events are being added every day!

Want to host an in-person Shipaton event yourself? Apply now - we'd love to support you. We have special meetup support boxes ready to ship to you and your community.
Join the conversation on Discord!
Shipaton isn’t just about shipping code - it’s about community. Whether you’re brainstorming your first idea or prepping for launch day, the official Shipaton Discord is the place to connect, collaborate, and share the journey.
Inside, you’ll find fellow developers from around the world debugging code, creating paywall experiments, discussing launch strategies, and more. Looking to form a team? Need quick feedback? Want to hang out with other shippers? You’ll find it here.
We’ve also created a dedicated #post-engagement-boost channel where you can share your YouTube videos, Tweets, Reddit posts or other build-in-public content so other participants can like, comment or share to help you reach a bigger audience. There’s also a dedicated #launch-day channel for you to share your go-live and get some community support. It’s all about creating a positive, encouraging space where we lift each other up - and help each other ship.
Come say hi 👋 and make the most of Shipaton!
Ready, set, ship!
Submissions open on August 1st and close on September 30th. Be sure to carefully review all submission requirements to ensure your app qualifies.
We’re beyond excited to see what the global developer community creates this year. Register today and we’ll keep you updated via the email address you use there.

Let’s get shipping!
Requirements
What to Build
Release an iOS, macOS, or Android app to the App Store or Google Play Store that uses the RevenueCat SDK to power at least one in-app purchase or web purchase. The 1st version of your app must be released in the App Store or Google Play Store between August 1st and September 30th.
What to Submit
Full submission requirements will be posted before the Shipaton begins on August 1st.
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$274,000+ in prizes + other prizes Grand Prize: Build & Grow Award
$60,000 in cash 1 winner • Travel to RevenueCat's App Growth Annual conference in New York City
• Your app featured on a giant billboard in Times Square
• Shippy trophy
• Blog post featuring winning submissions
1st Place: #BuildInPublic Award
$15,000 in cash 1 winner • Travel to RevenueCat's App Growth Annual conference in New York City
• Your app featured on a giant billboard in Times Square
• Shippy trophy
• Blog post featuring winning submissions
2nd Place: #BuildInPublic Award
$8,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
3rd Place: #BuildInPublic Award
$4,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
1st Place: OneSignal Boost Award
$20,000 in cash 1 winner • Your app featured on a giant billboard in Times Square
• Shippy trophy
• Blog post featuring winning submissions
2nd Place: OneSignal Boost Award
$13,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
3rd Place: OneSignal Boost Award
$9,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
4th Place: OneSignal Boost Award
$5,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
5th Place: OneSignal Boost Award
$5,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
1st Place: Buzziest Launch Award
$15,000 in cash 1 winner • Your app featured on a giant billboard in Times Square
• Shippy trophy
• Blog post featuring winning submissions
2nd Place: Buzziest Launch Award
$8,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
3rd Place: Buzziest Launch Award
$4,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
1st Place: HAAM Award (Help Apps Make Money)
$15,000 in cash 1 winner • Your app featured on a giant billboard in Times Square
• Shippy trophy
• Blog post featuring winning submissions
2nd Place: HAMM Award (Help Apps Make Money)
$8,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
3rd Place: HAMM Award (Help Apps Make Money)
$4,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
1st Place: RevenueCat Design Award
$15,000 in cash 1 winner • Your app featured on a giant billboard in Times Square
• Shippy trophy
• Blog post featuring winning submissions
2nd Place: RevenueCat Design Award
$8,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
3rd Place: RevenueCat Design Award
$4,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
1st Place: RevenueCat Peace Prize
$15,000 in cash 1 winner • Your app featured on a giant billboard in Times Square
• Shippy trophy
• Blog post featuring winning submissions
2nd Place: RevenueCat Peace Prize
$8,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
3rd Place: RevenueCat Peace Prize
$4,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
1st Place: Best Vibes Award
$15,000 in cash 1 winner • Your app featured on a giant billboard in Times Square
• Shippy trophy
• Blog post featuring winning submissions
2nd Place: Best Vibes Award
$8,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
3rd Place: Best Vibes Award
$4,000 in cash 1 winner • Blog post featuring winning submissions
Staff & Sponsors Award
1 winner • Your app featured on a giant billboard in Times Square
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Nico Wittenborn
Adjacent
Pamela Hill
JetBrains
George Deglin
OneSignal
Evelin Herrera
Apps and Games M&A
Evan Bacon
Creator of Expo Router
Andrew Davies
Paddle
Adam Lyttle
Youtube & Indie Dev
Jacob Eiting
RevenueCat
David Barnard
RevenueCat
Charlie Chapman
RevenueCat
Judging Criteria
Grand Prize: Build & Grow Award
The grand prize goes to the app that releases early and iterates to grow their app the fastest. Judges want to hear about what you've done post-release to push your app growth to the next level. See official rules for full judging criteria. #BuildInPublic Award
For developers who shared the most interesting development journey on social media. We’re looking for the most interesting lessons learned, or ideas incorporated from feedback from the community. See official rules for full judging criteria. Buzziest Launch Award
Highlights teams that make the biggest splash during their launch (e.g., viral social campaigns, creative marketing stunts). See official rules for full judging criteria. HAMM Award (Help Apps Make Money)
RevenueCat exists to "Help Apps Make More Money". This award goes to the project that designs the most robust and creative monetization strategy by mixing subscriptions, virtual currency, or other revenue streams. RevenueCat Design Award
This is for the most interesting apps separate from viability as a business. We’re looking for innovative ideas and/or beautiful app design and animations. See official rules for full judging criteria. RevenueCat Peace Prize
Awarded to the project that provides the greatest social good. We're looking for apps with big benefits to communities or society at large. See official rules for full judging criteria. Best Vibes Award
Awarded to the app developer that shares the most compelling vibe-coding story using one of our vibe-coding app partners as part of your development journey. See official rules for full judging criteria. OneSignal Boost Award
Honors the app that shows the most creative or impactful use of messaging to elevate user engagement using OneSignal. See official rules for full judging criteria.

Welcome to the TiDB AgentX Hackathon: Forge Agentic AI for Real-World Impact, running from August 1 to September 15, 2025. Last year’s event saw thousands of developers build simple RAG demos. This year, we want multi-step AI agents that demonstrate real-world workflows. Whether you use vector search, full-text search, Model Context Protocol (MCP), or Bedrock’s LLMs, your goal is to deliver solutions that do more than answer a single question. Teams can win a share of over $30,000 in prizes, connect with TiDB engineers, and be featured on our blog and podcast. Let’s see what you can build.
Requirements
What to Build
Leverage TiDB Serverless (including vector search) on TiDB Cloud to create a working software application that showcases an innovative, multi-step, agentic solution. Your agent must chain together at least two of the following building blocks in a single automated workflow:

Sample Project Workflows (for inspiration only)
Step Description Ingest & Index Data Pull in vectors, full-text docs, images or logs into TiDB Serverless (PDFs, chat logs, sensor feeds, whatever you like) Search Your Data Query those indexes with vector search, full-text search or both to find similar cases and relevant records Chain LLM Calls (Optional) Call Bedrock or any LLM to analyze results, summarize findings or suggest next steps Invoke External Tools Plug in APIs or services such as payment gateways, mapping services, calculators or Slack bots Build a Multi-Step Flow Wire everything together so the agent moves from input all the way through to a final action in a single automated process
Sample applications built with TiDB Serverless.
What to Submit
Provide the TiDB Cloud account Email associated with the Project (You can sign up for a TiDB Cloud account here)
Include a URL to the Project code repository. Access to the Project code repository must be provided by making it public or by giving access to hackathon-judge@pingcap.com
Note: To be eligible for the Best Open Source Award, repository must be public and an OSI approved license must be included. Open source license is not required to be eligible for any other Prize. Include a simple summary outlining your data flow and integrations.  
Include a short “Run Instructions” text file (or README) so judges can easily launch or view your demo. Include a text description that should explain the features and functionality of your Project. Include a demonstration video of your Project. Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$30,500 in prizes 1st Place
$12,000 in cash 1 winner plus swag bags.
2nd Place
$7,000 in cash 1 winner plus swag bags.
3rd Place
$3,500 in cash 1 winner plus swag bags.
4th Place
$2,500 in cash 1 winner plus swag bags.
5th Place
$1,500 in cash 1 winner plus swag bags.
Social Good Award
$2,000 in cash 1 winner plus swag bags.
All eligible submissions that address social needs.
Best Open Source Award
$2,000 in cash 1 winner plus swag bags.
All eligible submissions that are built with open source software.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Chris Dabatos
Developer Relations, TiDB
Chanin Nantasenamat
Sr. Developer Advocate, Streamlit
Xin Shi
Director of Product Management, TiDB
Wells Wang
CEO, Sheet0
Sijie Han
Sr Solution Architecture Director, ISV, AWS
Erik Hanchett
Senior Developer Advocate, AWS
Judging Criteria
Technological Implementation (35 points)
Includes how well the idea was executed by the developer and how well the TiDB Serverless & Vector Search features were leveraged. Does the project demonstrate quality software development? How well does the project leverage all software tools used? Quality/Creativity of the Idea (25 points)
How creative and unique is the project? Does the concept exist already? If so, how much does the project improve on it? User Experience of the Application (20 points)
Is the user experience and visual design of the project well thought out? Is there a balanced blend of frontend and backend in the software? Documentation Quality (10 points)
How well is the application documented for the submission? Quality of the Demo Video (10 points)
Does the video show the app functioning on the device it was built for? Does the video include a comprehensive explanation? Is the video under 4 minutes?

About the challenge
Welcome to HackVortex's Codestorm 5! This time, we're focusing on health and wellness. Your mission is to create a tool that promotes physical, mental, or social well-being in an educational and impactful way. The tool can take any form, from fitness-tracking web apps and mindfulness mobile apps to interactive games and wellness content platforms. The key is that it must be health-focused and suitable for all ages.
Themes to Consider:
- Physical Health: Tools that encourage exercise, proper nutrition, or understanding the body through engaging methods.
- Mental Health and Mindfulness: Innovative ways to introduce stress management, meditation, and mental well-being.
- Healthy Habits: Platforms or games that teach the importance of daily habits, such as sleep routines, hydration, and more.
- Social Well-being and Self-care: Tools that promote positive social connections, self-care routines, and emotional intelligence.
We encourage creativity and innovation. Think outside the box to create something that makes health and wellness learning fun, effective, and accessible to everyone.
 
Get started
To participate, register on DevPost and follow these simple steps:
1. Join Our Discord Server: Connect with fellow participants, find teammates, and get all the latest updates about the hackathon on our Discord Server.
*Also check out our website for additional information: HackVortex.
2. Form a Team: Collaborate with others or work solo to brainstorm and develop your project.
3. Plan Your Project: Outline your idea, set milestones, and start building your educational tool.
Requirements
What to Build and Submit
Your challenge is to create an educational tool that enhances learning in a unique and engaging way. Your project can cover a wide range of topics and can be in any form, such as:
Interactive Web Apps: Platforms that allow users to engage with content dynamically.
Mobile Apps: Educational tools that are accessible on the go.
Games: Fun and interactive games that teach various subjects.
Content Platforms: Websites or apps that provide educational resources or tutorials.
 
To ensure a smooth and fair evaluation process, please adhere to the following submission requirements:
Accessible Link to the Project: Provide a clear and accessible link to your project. This could be a live web app, a demo video, or a legitimate downloadable file. Ensure that the link is easy to access and not hosted on suspicious or unreliable platforms.
Source Code Access: Include access to the source code behind your project. This can be done via a public repository on platforms like GitHub or GitLab. Ensure the repository is well-documented and organized for easy review by judges.
Project Description: Submit a comprehensive description of your project. Explain the educational purpose, how it works, and what makes it innovative. Include any relevant screenshots or diagrams that help illustrate your tool.
Installation Instructions: If your project requires installation, include detailed instructions on how to set it up. Ensure these instructions are clear and easy to follow, allowing judges and users to experience your project without issues.
Team Information: List all team members who contributed to the project. Include brief bios and the roles each member played in the development process.
Demo Video (Optional): Provide a short demo video (1-3 minutes) showcasing your project in action. This can highlight the main features and demonstrate how it achieves its educational goals.
 
**Popular Examples to Inspire You:
Quizlet: A versatile study tool that offers flashcards, games, and quizzes to help students learn various subjects.
PhET Interactive Simulations: Provides free interactive math and science simulations to help students understand complex concepts.
Duolingo: A language learning app that uses gamification to make learning new languages fun and effective.
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
1 non-cash prize Coming Soon
1 winner Prizes will be released May 2nd
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Abdul Sajid Mohammed
Senior Engineer @ Microsoft
Mayank Agrawal
Software Engineer @ Meta
Yanlin Liu
Senior Software Engineer @ Fortinet
Bhoomi Patel
Software Engineer @ Meta
Sai Sahiti
Senior Software Engineer @ Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Judging Criteria
Originality
The uniqueness and novelty of the idea or concept behind the project. Innovation
The degree of originality and creativity in the implementation of the idea. User Experience
The thoughtful design and usability of the project, considering the end user's experience. Functionality
The extent to which the project meets its intended purpose and functions without major issues. Readability
How well the code is organized, documented, and follows basic best practices for readability. Bonuses
Overall Impression: Considering any unique or unexpected elements that enhance the experience. Beginner-Friendly Elements (accessibility): A bonus score for including features or documentation that make the project accessible/understandable

Join the nation's largest challenge-driven hackathon @ API World 2025!
DevNetwork [API + Cloud + Data] Hackathon 2025
Join the largest challenge-driven in-person & online hackathon, co-located with API World 2025!
Our hackathons regularly attract over 300+ participants -- and we are inviting the international developer community to converge in-person & online this year for the DevNetwork [API + Cloud + Data] Hackathon 2025!
In Person & Awards - Santa Clara Convention Center - September 4-5, 2025
Online -  August 18 - September 5, 2025
 1. Register via Eventbrite.
2. Create a DevPost account and click Register on the DevPost DevNetwork Hackathon: API + Cloud 2025 page.
3. DevNetwork [API + Cloud + Data] Hackathon 2025 Kicks off August 18, 2025!
 Check out the full DevNetwork [API + Cloud + Data] Hackathon 2025 schedule!
4. Review full Hackathon Instructions here!
* All Hackathon Attendees must be pre-registered on both: Eventbrite & Devpost.
Requirements
Age - 18 years and older. 
Citizenship - Participants from any country are allowed to participate. 
Location -
August 18 - September 5, 2025 - Online
September 4-5 - Santa Clara Convention Center - Santa Clara, CA - In person + Awards
 View Step by Step Instructions here!
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$30,500 in prizes DevNetwork [API + Cloud + Data] Hackathon 2025 Overall Winner
$12,500 in cash 1 winner 1 winner - $12,500 USD value
1st Place Prize:
- Amazon Echos (Up to 5)
- DevNetwork Premium All-Access Passes to all 2026 virtual conferences - Announcement in our email to 60,000 subscribers listing your team and project
Boomi: Challenge
$1,000 in cash 2 winners Coming Soon!
Celigo: Challenge
$1,000 in cash 2 winners Coming Soon!
Foxit Software: Challenge
$1,000 in cash 2 winners Coming Soon!
Gravitee: Challenge
$1,000 in cash 2 winners Coming Soon!
Kong: Challenge
$1,000 in cash 2 winners Coming Soon!
LavinMQ: Challenge
$1,000 in cash 2 winners Coming Soon!
MuleSoft from Salesforce: Challenge
$1,000 in cash 2 winners Coming Soon!
Workato: Challenge
$1,000 in cash 2 winners Coming Soon!
Tierpoint: Challenge
$1,000 in cash 2 winners Coming Soon!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Geoffrey Domoracki
Founder @ DevNetwork
Judging Criteria
Progress
How much progress did you make? Concept
Does it solve a real problem? Feasibility
Could this become a startup or company?

🧠 About the Challenge Maximally AI Shipathon is a 48-hour global hackathon where you don’t need to be a coder, genius, or “AI expert” to join. It’s for anyone who’s curious, chaotic, or creative — and wants to build something real with AI.
It’s fast. It’s friendly. It’s a little messy.
But you’ll leave with a project, new people, and a ton of momentum.
Whether you build solo or with a team, this is your chance to explore, experiment, and ship — without the usual pressure.
🎯 Who is this for? First-time builders & students
No-code makers & indie hackers
AI-curious creators, designers & storytellers
Anyone who wants to try something fun and real in 48 hours
You don’t need prior experience — just bring your energy.
🧭 Choose Your Track Pick a track that fits your vibe (or invent your own):
🛠️ Build with AI — Tools, bots, websites, agents, automations
🎨 Create with AI — Art, music, videos, branding, memes, edits
🧪 Experiment with AI — Pranks, prompt hacks, simulations, weird stuff
🚀 Get Started Register on Devpost
Join our Discord (link in confirmation email)
Requirements
🛠️ What to Build This hackathon is your playground. You're not here to impress some panel in suits — you're here to explore what AI can do, collaborate with others, and ship something real.
Here are some ideas across our 3 core vibes:
🛠️ Build with AI AI-powered tools, agents, or assistants
Chrome extensions, web apps, or automations
GPT-based workflows or chatbots
Productivity hacks, daily use tools, or startup MVPs
🎨 Create with AI Music, visuals, or videos generated using AI
Branded content, memes, storytelling experiments
Podcast snippets, voiceovers, or remix tools
Design kits, art drops, or identity experiments
🧪 Experiment with AI Prompt hacks and strange simulations
AI pranks or absurd ideas that surprisingly work
Weird tools that serve no purpose but are cool anyway
Something nobody’s built before, even if it half-breaks
There are no wrong answers here. You can build solo or with a team. Use code, no-code, or pure prompt magic. Just make sure it’s yours — and make it during the event.
📦 What to Submit Every submission must be made through Devpost before the deadline (Sept 1, 12:00 AM IST).
You’ll need to include:
🎥 1. A Demo Video (max 2 minutes) Screen-recorded or self-shot — doesn’t need to be fancy
Just show your project, how it works, and what it does
Authentic > professional
📝 2. A Short Write-up Tell us:
What you built
Why AI was used
How it works / how you built it
Optional: What tools/tech you used, and what surprised you
 3. Working Link This could be a GitHub repo, hosted site, or live demo
If it’s not live, at least show it running in your video
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
₹ 7,500+ in prizes + other prizes Best "Build with AI" Project
₹ 2,500 in cash 1 winner Awarded to the most technically impressive or useful tool, agent, automation, or AI-powered app. Winners receive ₹2,500 cash, a personalized Letter of Recommendation (LOR) from the Maximally team, fast-track referrals to internship opportunities, and a spotlight feature on Maximally Studios. You'll also get a Top Builder badge on Discord and a social media shoutout across our platforms.
Best "Create with AI" Project
₹ 2,500 in cash 1 winner Given to the most visually, musically, or narratively creative project — think AI-powered art, music, design, storytelling, or brand expression. Winners get ₹2,500 cash, a custom LOR recognizing creative innovation, a featured post on Maximally's Instagram and newsletter, and an invite to collaborate with Maximally Studios on a future reel or drop. You’ll also earn a Creator Role on Discord and eternal meme status.
Best "Experiment with AI" Project
₹ 2,500 in cash 1 winner This award goes to the boldest experiment — the wildest, weirdest, or most unexpected project that somehow just works. The winner gets ₹2,500 cash, a signed “Weird Genius” certificate and a potential mentorship invites for future events. You’ll also get wildcard access to the next Maximally hackathon and community bragging rights.
Best Beginner Build
1 winner For the best project by a first-time builder or team. If you’ve never built something with AI before and you still shipped, this is for you. Winners receive a custom LOR, a special certificate and badge, a Discord shoutout, and early access to the next Maximally Makeathon or Bootcamp.
Most Viral Project
1 winner This one’s all about vibes and traction — whether through storytelling, content, or community love. If your project makes the rounds online or becomes a Discord favorite, you’ll get featured on all our platforms, turned into a meme drop, and invited to collab on a recap reel with Maximally Studios. We’ll also boost your portfolio on our Build showcase board.
Future Founder Award
1 winner For the project with the most potential to turn into a real startup. This award comes with an invite to the Maximally Club (our inner circle), mentorship intros where possible, a permanent feature on the Maximally website, and eligibility for future fellowships and grants. If we believe your idea has legs — we’ll help you walk.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Rishul Chanana
Founder @ Maximally
Nikita Klimov
Sr. Software QA Engineer contractor at ADP, Inc
Nishanth Prakash
Senior Software Engineer @ Oracle
Tanmay Kejriwal
Founder @ MakeX
Judging Criteria
Originality & Creativity
Is the idea fresh, fun, or unexpected? Does it show personality or unique thinking? Execution & Functionality
Does the project work? Even partially? Is it usable, testable, or at least demoed clearly? Clarity of Thought
Is it easy to understand what the project does and how it works? Is the video/write-up clear and coherent? Smart Use of AI
Did the team actually use AI meaningfully? Was the tool/agent/art well thought-out in how it used AI? Beginner Spirit
Bonus points for trying something new, shipping despite challenges, or building your first-ever AI thing. We see the hustle.

About the challenge
Welcome to .HACKathon 2025, a two-day in-person hackathon organised by SMU .Hack, where university students from across Singapore come together to build for students, by students. This year’s theme challenges participants to craft impactful edutech or community tools that improve university life — making it more connected, smarter, and more student-centric.
Whether you're an incoming freshman or a seasoned undergraduate coder, this is your chance to collaborate, innovate, and bring your boldest ideas to life. You'll work in teams of 4–5, compete across two exciting categories, and stand to win attractive prizes—including a special award for the best use of Huawei Cloud technologies!
Get started
🗓️ Hackathon Dates:  1 – 2 August 2025
📍 Venue: SMU Campus (Details will be sent to shortlisted teams)
👥 Team Size: 4 – 5 members (Individual sign-ups would not be accepted)
⏰ Schedule:  
1 August (Day 1)
 10:00 AM – Opening Ceremony & Briefing  
 10:30 AM – Hacking Begins  
 10:00 PM – Venue Closes (No overnight access allowed)
2 August (Day 2)
 8:00 AM – Venue Reopens  
 2:00 PM – Submission Deadline  
 2:30 PM – Demos & Judging  
 5:30 PM – Closing Ceremony & Prize Presentation
Bring your laptops, creativity, and team spirit—let's build something amazing together!
Requirements
What to Build
Participants must develop a working software prototype aligned with the theme "Build for Students, By Students". Your solution should either:
Improve the university learning experience (Edutech), OR Foster stronger campus connections and well-being (Community) Bonus points for integrating Huawei Cloud technologies in your solution to qualify for the Sponsor Prize.
What to Submit
A working prototype or MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Project description (problem, solution, tech stack, key features) on DevPost Link to GitHub repository You would require to declare on the DevPost submission on which category your project would be solving. You can only choose ONE category that your project aligns with (Either Edutech or Community but not both)
Winners will be announced during the in-person award ceremony on 2 August
Hackathon Sponsors
Sponsors
Partners
Prizes
3 non-cash prizes Top Team in EduTech Theme
1 winner $300 worth of prizes for each team member, up to a maximum of $1500 worth of prizes for the whole team
Top Team in Community Theme
1 winner $300 worth of prizes for each team member, up to a maximum of $1500 worth of prizes for the whole team
Best Use of Huawei Cloud
1 winner 2 Huawei GT 4 Watches and Huawei Merchandise
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Hui Yi Wang
Senior Recruiter, Ascenda
Wilbert Aristo Guntoro
Senior Software Engineer, Ascenda
Anastasia Harper
Head of Integrations and API Strategy, ChatAndBuild
Judging Criteria
Relevance to Theme (20%)
How well does the project address real problems or opportunities in the student experience? Does it offer a clear benefit for university students in areas like learning, campus life, or peer support? Innovation (8%)
Is the idea original or creative? Does it introduce a new approach or concept? Impact (6%)
What is the potential of the solution to make a difference in student life or the education community? Feasibility (6%)
Is the project realistic and possible to implement in a real-world university setting? Presentation (12%)
How well did the team communicate their ideas? Was the presentation clear, confident, and engaging? Technical Implementation (20%)
How well was the solution built? Is it technically sound and well-architected? Demo & Functionality (20%)
Did the team successfully demonstrate a working prototype? Does it function as intended? UI/UX Design (8%)
Is the user interface intuitive and polished? Was user experience clearly considered?

About the challenge
By challenging participants to solve real-world problems with technology, KatyYouthHacks aims to inspire the next generation of developers. Our theme for this year is social good, and will guide participants to take a greater role in creating solutions that benefit the community while encouraging students to engage in computer science and tech development.
For more information, visit our website at https://katyhacks.replit.app/.
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/BReMPdqzGB
Get started 
Our hackathon is open to innovators of all skill levels! This hacakthon is open to middle schoolers, high schoolers, and college students.
Join our discord to get started: https://discord.gg/BReMPdqzGB
Participation instructions: 
Click join hackathon on devpost to join!
*all prizes will be per team, not per person
Requirements
WHAT TO BUILD
Any project that tackles social good, including apps, websites, robots, etc. Feel free to make low code/design only projects!
WHAT TO SUBMIT
1. Demo Video of your project in action (2-3 min)
2. Link to your project (Github, Figma, etc)
*note that cross-submission of projects is allowed, as long as the other hackathons you are submitting to also allow this. 
 
In order to maintain fairness, our intention is for all participants start their projects from scratch. However, prior to that, you are welcome to engage in brainstorming sessions to generate ideas.
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
6 non-cash prizes 1st Place
1 winner JBL Bluetooth Headphones
Colorful Mechanical Keyboard
$25 AoPS(Art of Problem Solving) Giftgard/Coupon
1 Year MakeX Subscription
2nd Place
1 winner Logitech Mechanical Mouse
Anker Portable Charger
$25 AoPS(Art of Problem Solving) Giftgard/Coupon
1 Year MakeX Subscription
3rd Place
1 winner Bluelight Glasses
Gradient Venture Waterbottle
$25 AoPS(Art of Problem Solving) Giftgard/Coupon
1 Year MakeX Subscription
Best Design
1 winner Fuji Quicksnap
$25 AoPS(Art of Problem Solving) Giftgard/Coupon
Best Beginner Hack
1 winner 3-Pack Lightning Cable Charges
All Participants
150 winners Free 30 day Access to Wolfram
Free .xyz domain
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Aimee Wu
Organizer @ Katy Youth Hacks
Naveen Nalajala
Senior Software Engineer, Dell Technologies
Tanmay Kejriwal
Software Engineer, Founder of MakeX
Jeet Mehta
Senior Software Engineer
Haoyuan He
Software Engineer at Netflix
Sahil Deshpande
Engineer at Meta
Naved Merchant
Senior Software Engineer at Amazon
Senthilkumaran Rajagopalan
Tech Lead Manager at Meta
Judging Criteria
Creativity
Is your hack a novel and unique concept? Did it take a new approach to an existing solution? Theme
Does your hack work as intended? Was sufficient time put into the execution of the hack? Presentation
How informative and compelling was your presentation? Did you discuss the process of building your hack and the challenges you faced? Design
Is your hack user-friendly and intuitive? Is it easy to use?

About the challenge  
BlazeHacks is Hyderabad’s premier 30-hour summer hackathon, hosted at the Institute of Aeronautical Engineering (IARE) in collaboration with Major League Hacking (MLH). Open to students of all skill levels, BlazeHacks fosters innovation, teamwork, and hands-on learning while tackling real-world challenges. Participants will receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and a chance to showcase their creativity in various domains.
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Free entry and complimentary food for all participants throughout the hackathon. On-campus accommodation for convenience along with Transport Facilities. The theme is Summer Innovation Odyssey, featuring exciting challenges to test creativity. Participants have the chance to win cash prizes and branded goodies from top tech companies. Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
₹ 50,000 in prizes First Prize
₹ 25,000 in cash 1 winner
Second Prize
₹ 15,000 in cash 1 winner
Third Prize
₹ 10,000 in cash 1 winner
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Judging Criteria
Innovation & Creativity
How innovative was your idea/project? Does this idea have projects built upon previously? Is there anything creative you went with? Technical Excellence
What all tech stacks did you use in your hack? Were the technologies used efficiently? How much was your learning with utilizing of the technologies? Design and User Experience
How creative was the team in developing a unique design and give out a seamless and amazing user experience? Impact and Theme Relevance
What impact does your hack create? Did you try to take an inspiration from the themes available at the hackathon? Pitching and Presentation of Idea
How well were you able to explain about your project? Did you go a step ahead to showcase your work/technologies used? We do not mean about creating PowerPoint presentations here at all.

About the challenge
Hackathon Challenge: Code for Change In a world facing deep social and economic divides, how can we harness the power of technology to uplift communities, support mental well-being, and ensure access to quality education and economic opportunity?
Participants are invited to build creative, impactful solutions in one of the following areas:
Education for All: Tools that make learning more accessible, personalized, or engaging for diverse learners.
Mental Health & Wellness: Innovations that support emotional health, reduce stigma, and expand access to care.
Poverty & Economic Empowerment: Platforms that promote financial literacy, job access, or entrepreneurship in underserved areas.
 
Your challenge: Use code to build something that makes the world a little more fair, connected, and hopeful.
 
The maximum number of people on a team is 4.
Requirements
What to Build
Participants are encouraged to create a tech-driven project that addresses one of the three verticals under the Social Good theme:
Education for All
Mental Health & Wellness
Poverty & Economic Empowerment
Your project can be a web app, mobile app, hardware prototype, data tool, or any digital solution that aims to create meaningful impact. Creativity, usability, and alignment with the theme are key!
What to Submit  A GitHub repository containing your complete project code.
 A live demo link (if available), such as a hosted website, app, or video walkthrough.
A brief description (150–300 words) that explains:
What your project does
The problem it solves
How it aligns with the Social Good theme
Tools or technologies used
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$175+ in prizes + other prizes 1st Place
$40 in cash 1 winner Amazon Gift Card
2nd place
$20 in cash 1 winner Amazon Gift Card
3rd place
$15 in cash 1 winner Amazon Gift Card
Internship at Pheratech Systems
1 winner The top project utilizing C++ effectively will receive an internship at Pheratech Systems, a robotics engineering startup (Must be an individual project).
Honorable Mention
$50 in cash 2 winners 50 dollars off for any CodeforFun Coding Camp.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Mingzhe Lu
Judge/Principal Engineer at Cisco
Da Yong Huang
Senior Engineer Company: Yahoo
Ying Wang
Judge/Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Apple
Jasamarbir Singh Arora
Hackathon Host/SparkHub Co-President
Judging Criteria
Innovation / Creativity
Technical Complexity
User Experience & Design
Impact / Relevance
Presentation / Pitch

To complete registration, please fill out the Registration Form. Also, for important updates and announcements, please join our Discord Server!
NeuraVia is an organization that unites passionate students, researchers, and enthusiasts in the fields of neuroscience and AI, and empowers them to innovate, and create tools that accelerate early AI diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of neurological disorders.

Through NeuraVia hacks, a student-led hackathon running from the competition dates August 22nd-August 24th, we hope to establish a competitive, yet collaborative medicine and neuroscience themed hackathon.
Requirements
Prompt: Capturing Medical Data for Interactive Software

Specific prompts, submission requirements, and other details will be released closer to the date of the Hackathon.
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$1,025+ in prizes + other prizes 1st Place Overall Category
$500 in cash 1 winner • $500 cash
• GitHub Copilot (1‑yr) + Microsoft Dev Tools Suite (1‑yr) via partnerships
• AWS Activate Credits ($500)
• Position on NeuraVia Software Development Team, developing an AI model to track progression of Alzheimer's Disease
• 1:1 mentorship session
• 4x 7-Day full access licenses to Interview Cake's Coding Interview Prep Course
2nd Place Overall Category
$250 in cash 1 winner • $250 cash
• Google Cloud Credits ($300)
• JetBrains All‑Products Pack (1‑yr)
• LinkedIn Learning (6‑mo)
• 4x 7-Day full access licenses to Interview Cake's Coding Interview Prep Course
3rd Place Overall Category
$150 in cash 1 winner • $150 cash
• Coursera / edX certificate course of choice
• Four $25 coupons for Art Of Problem Solving (AoPS) products
• 4x 7-Day full access licenses to Interview Cake's Coding Interview Prep Course
1st Place Beginner Category
$75 in cash 1 winner - $75 cash
- Coursera/edX individual course voucher
- 4x 7-Day full access licenses to Interview Cake's Coding Interview Prep Course
2nd Place Beginner Category
$50 in cash 1 winner - $50 cash
- Coursera / edX individual course voucher
• 4x 7-Day full access licenses to Interview Cake's Coding Interview Prep Course
Young Researchers Institute Scholarship
1 winner - $1,000 worth of Young Researchers Institute Scholarship Aid per student in the highest scoring high-school/undergraduate based team (potentially up to $4,000)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Jeet Mehta
Jeet Mehta is a seasoned software engineer specializing in high-scale distributed systems and ad tech infrastructure. He currently leads engineering initiatives at Netflix for their Ad stack and previously worked at Amazon.
Chirag Agarwal
Chirag Agrawal is a Senior Software Development Engineer at Amazon, leading innovations in AI-powered conversational systems, with focus on AI Tool calling, prompt design, long-term interaction, memory, agent evaluation, and developer tooling.
Nitin Kumar
Nitin Kumar, Director of Data Science at Marriott International, where I lead cross-functional teams in developing and operationalizing AI and large-language-model solutions for customer experience, sustainability, and enterprise applications.
Akshata Bhat
Akshata Bhat is a Machine Learning Engineer at Amazon’s AGI organization, leading initiatives in large-scale multi-modal retrieval, knowledge grounding, and robust evaluation of ML systems.
Abhijit Nayak
Abhijit Nayak is a Senior Data Scientist specializing in Natural Language Processing with 7+ years of experience. He has led NLP pipeline development and fine-tuned large language models across clinical oncology, finance, and retail domains.
Raj Bhowmik
Raj Bhowmik is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with Cognizant, USA. I have a background in data science, specializing in building intelligent, scalable systems using deep learning and generative AI.
Niyati Prajapati
Niyati P is an ML Software Lead with 10+ years of experience in AI, GenAI, Computer Vision, and Robotics. She has led cross-functional teams developing LLMs, multimodal models, and software architectures for RL and transfer learning in consumer robotics.
Sahil Deshpande
Sahil is a seasoned engineer at Meta with 8+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure optimization. He designs scalable systems that boost data center efficiency and resource utilization, saving millions through performance-driven solutions.
Judging Criteria
Judging Criteria
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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), in collaboration with Innovate UK, will invest up to £3 million in this Contracts for Innovation competition.
The aim of this competition is to build on the DESNZ Unlocking Resource Efficiency research by supporting organisations to deliver an impact validation report for a resource efficiency solution.
If your own organisation does not have operations in the relevant sector, we expect you to include an integration supporter in your project to help facilitate the impact validation of your solution. This could be (e.g.) a manufacturer, recovery business, remanufacture or repair business, potential customer, or a specialist in impact validation.
The impact validation should be informed by a demonstration which may be carried out as part of the project or otherwise conducted within the last five years.
The innovative resource efficiency solutions should address themes in one of the following strands:
Resource Efficient Chemicals Impacts (this strand) Resource Efficient Construction Impacts Resource Efficient Automotive Impacts This is a single phase competition.
For applications in this Resource Efficient Chemicals Impacts strand, your project can focus on one main theme:
industrial symbiosis in the chemicals sector redesign of chemical formulations and products defossilisation: captured CO2 defossilisation: sustainable biomass defossilisation: chemical or mechanical plastic recycling, or other valorisation routes for waste streams .accordion_cleanup .prose :where(ul>li):not(:where([class~=not-prose] *))::marker { display: none; } .accordion_cleanup li.relative { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; } .accordion_cleanup .prose ul { list-style-type: disc !important; } .accordion_cleanup .prose li { padding-left: 0.375em !important; margin-top: 0.5em !important; margin-bottom: 0.5em !important; } { const el = $refs['accordion1']; const top = el.getBoundingClientRect().top + window.pageYOffset - 80; // adjust offset window.scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' }); }); } else { selected = null; } "> Who can apply?
To lead a project, you can:
be an organisation of any size, including those based in the EU, EEA or internationally work alone or with the subcontracted skills and expertise of others from business, research organisations, research and technology organisations, or the third sector (charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups) Contracts will be awarded to a single legal entity only. The majority of the project work and key deliverables must be completed by the applicant and be carried out in the UK. Subcontractors can be used, but only for specialist skills.
If your own organisation does not have operations in the relevant sector, we expect you to include an integration supporter in your project to help facilitate the impact validation of your solution.
Demonstrations should be in a suitable industrial environment within the UK to enable the effective validation of the solution’s viability and impacts. We also welcome applications for solutions which have been demonstrated in a relevant sector in the UK within the last five years, but which have not yet reached commercial maturity and require further impact validation.
Your project could involve, for example:
a manufacturer within the chosen sector, for example, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers, raw material producers recovery businesses, for example, demolition companies, scrap processors, re-use and recycling facilities remanufacturing and repair businesses organisations that have the potential to become a customer specialists in impact validation, for example, in Life Cycle Analysis We recommend approaching potential integration supporters as early as possible during the application process or early stages of your project. This ensures your industry relationships are well established before delivering the project demonstration. We welcome projects that include innovative startups.
If your project is successful, we reserve the right to request letters of support from organisations named in your application.
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Projects must:
start no sooner than 1 November 2025 end by 31 March 2026 last between three and five months have total costs of between £50,000 and £300,000, inclusive of VAT; we expect the majority of projects to have costs less than £100,000 Demonstrations should be in a suitable industrial environment within the UK to enable the effective validation of the solution’s viability and impacts.
Projects can be 100% funded, as Contracts for Innovation competitions involve procurement of R&D services at a fair market value and are not subject to subsidy control criteria that typically apply to grant funding.
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The aim of this competition is to build on the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Unlocking Resource Efficiency research by supporting organisations to deliver an impact validation report for a resource efficiency solution.
This should be informed by a demonstration, which may be carried out as part of the project or otherwise conducted within the last five years.
The innovative resource efficiency solutions should address themes in one of the following strands:
Resource Efficient Construction Impacts Resource Efficient Chemicals Impacts Resource Efficient Automotive Impacts You must select a single strand to apply for. If a project covers multiple strands, choose the one in which the majority of the work will be undertaken.
Innovate UK and DESNZ are collaborating with the chemicals, construction and automotive sectors to accelerate and increase the adoption of innovative resource efficient technologies, low carbon materials and circular business models. This is supporting the government’s commitment to transition the UK to a Net Zero, circular economy.
This competition will focus on the impact validation of resource efficiency solutions. This competition will support the development and delivery of high maturity demonstrations, and the validation of demonstrators from recent (within the last five years) research and development projects.
This competition will:
enable efficient integration of technologies into targeted industrial sectors support innovative suppliers for market readiness provide more granular evidence on the potential impact of resource efficiency solutions to help meet the UK’s territorial carbon budget targets As a minimum, proposals into this competition must relate to solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 or higher. If you have validated your solution at TRL5 (in a relevant environment) your project should be to validate up to TRL7 (in an operational environment) and gather operational data to develop a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).
If you have already validated at TRL7, your project should be to gather operational data to develop an LCA.
In both cases, the solution should still be a prototype or custom built system, not a full commercial version. You must show evidence of this, the testing and validation previously undertaken as part of your application and identify the TRL that you expect to be at start and end of the project.
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We encourage you to focus on innovative solutions within the chemicals value chain, including tier 1, 2 and 3 chemicals (see Fig 1). Solutions should improve the resource efficiency of the sector and reduce life cycle emissions. Solutions must fall within one or more of the following themes:
1) Industrial symbiosis: uses for industrial by-products, including materials that would otherwise go to waste or be downgraded to lower value uses, but excluding heat and energy
2) Redesign of chemical formulations and products to reduce emissions and improve circularity, such as:
reductions in resource intensity of chemical formulations for a given product, or products production efficiencies to reduce material waste and improve yield rates when using defossilised chemical feedstocks transitions to circular business models including ‘chemicals as a service’ or ‘chemical leasing’ approaches 3) Defossilisation: replacement of virgin fossil-based organic feedstocks with captured CO2, particularly where:
the CO2 may be derived from sustainable bioenergy, direct air capture or other point sources; impact validation should include these activities any hydrogen feedstock used is not fossil derived 4) Defossilisation: replacement of virgin fossil-based organic feedstocks with sustainable biomass.
5) Defossilisation: replacement of virgin fossil based organic feedstocks through chemical plastic recycling, or other valorisation routes for waste streams
Solutions in the defossilisation themes could include:
development of new tier 2 and 3 chemical synthesis routes that do not rely on fossil-derived based chemicals development of chemical formulations that do not rely on the traditional petrochemical value chain and support the creation of high value consumer products repurposing and retrofitting of existing process equipment built for fossil-based feedstocks repurposing and retrofitting of feedstock supply chains built for fossil-based feedstocks improvements in feedstock quality feedstock distribution and logistics You are encouraged to identify how your solution builds on the existing research and innovation landscape, for example, referencing:
the Unlocking Resource Efficiency research NICER Circular Chemical Economy Centre insights the Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Manufacturing Hub (SCHEMA Hub) insights the Innovation Action Plan to Transform Industrial Waste Gases to Chemicals by the Circular Economy Innovation Network You must demonstrate a credible and practical route to market, so your application must include an assessment of the commercial viability of your solution and a plan to commercialise your results. The specification report provides details of the commercial assessment that you must undertake as part of this project, and an initial assessment is required as part of your application.
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A key project deliverable, that must be included in your milestones, is a demonstration of the solution. The further validation of demonstrations and trials from recent research and development projects is also in scope, provided these meet the eligibility requirements for this competition. Costs for retrospective work cannot be claimed, only new analysis to validate the potential impact of the demonstrated technology.
The demonstration must take place in an environment representative of where the solution will be deployed, allowing for effective evaluation. As part of your project milestones, you are encouraged to invite stakeholders from your target sector to a demonstration event. The demonstration must take place in a setting where potential customers and industry representatives can witness the solution as a compelling business proposition.
If your own organisation does not have operations in the relevant sector, we expect you to include an integration supporter, for example, a trusted sector representative in your project to help facilitate the demonstration and trialling of your solution. In their role as potential future customers, they will be well placed to propose an appropriately representative environment.
You will be expected to collaborate with your integration supporter to achieve this, securing all necessary permissions and approvals.
Example environments include:
within a manufacturing process within a recovery or recycling facility within a remanufacturing, re-use or repair facility in an end-use site, such as a construction project within a customer facing environment, such as retail This list is not exhaustive, and other environments may be more appropriate to demonstrate certain types of solutions.
You should de-risk all aspects of your project before submitting a bid to this competition, ensuring it can be delivered in line with the requirements of DESNZ and Innovate UK.
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For applications in this Resource Efficient Chemicals Impacts strand, your project can focus on one main theme:
industrial symbiosis in the chemicals sector redesign of chemical formulations and products defossilisation: captured CO2 defossilisation: sustainable biomass defossilisation: chemical or mechanical plastic recycling, or other valorisation routes for waste streams You must focus on one main theme but your project may cross over into other themes. This can be explained in further detail in Question 6 in the application questions section.
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An online briefing event was held on Wednesday 16 July, 10am-11.30am: click here to watch a recording.
If you would like to find a subcontractor or integration supporter, contact Innovate UK Business Connect’s Materials, Chemistry, or Sustainability teams.
Find out more and apply

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), in collaboration with Innovate UK, will invest up to £3 million in this Contracts for Innovation competition.
The aim of this competition is to build on the DESNZ Unlocking Resource Efficiency research by supporting organisations to deliver an impact validation report for a resource efficiency solution.
If your own organisation does not have operations in the relevant sector, we expect you to include an integration supporter in your project to help facilitate the impact validation of your solution. This could be (e.g.) a manufacturer, recovery business, remanufacture or repair business, potential customer, or a specialist in impact validation.
The impact validation should be informed by a demonstration which may be carried out as part of the project or otherwise conducted within the last five years.
This should be informed by a demonstration which may be carried out as part of the project or otherwise conducted within the last five years.
The innovative resource efficiency solutions should address themes in one of the following strands:
Resource Efficient Automotive Impacts (this strand) Resource Efficient Chemicals Impacts Resource Efficient Construction Impacts This is a single phase competition.
For Resource Efficient Automotive Impacts, your project can focus on one main theme for electric vehicles (passenger vehicles and light goods vehicles, HGVs, buses and coaches):
reduction in the embodied carbon of vehicles through the use of lower carbon materials reduction in vehicle weight use of secondary content in vehicles and vehicle components repair and remanufacture of vehicles and vehicle components design for disassembly, reuse, and recycling recovery of materials and components for reuse and recycling .accordion_cleanup .prose :where(ul>li):not(:where([class~=not-prose] *))::marker { display: none; } .accordion_cleanup li.relative { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; } .accordion_cleanup .prose ul { list-style-type: disc !important; } .accordion_cleanup .prose li { padding-left: 0.375em !important; margin-top: 0.5em !important; margin-bottom: 0.5em !important; } { const el = $refs['accordion1']; const top = el.getBoundingClientRect().top + window.pageYOffset - 80; // adjust offset window.scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' }); }); } else { selected = null; } "> Who can apply?
To lead a project, you can:
be an organisation of any size, including those based in the EU, EEA or internationally work alone or with the subcontracted skills and expertise of others from business, research organisations, research and technology organisations, or the third sector (charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups) Contracts will be awarded to a single legal entity only. The majority of the project work and key deliverables must be completed by the applicant and be carried out in the UK. Subcontractors can be used, but only for specialist skills.
If your own organisation does not have operations in the relevant sector, we expect you to include an integration supporter in your project to help facilitate the impact validation of your solution.
Demonstrations should be in a suitable industrial environment within the UK to enable the effective validation of the solution’s viability and impacts. We also welcome applications for solutions which have been demonstrated in a relevant sector in the UK within the last five years, but which have not yet reached commercial maturity and require further impact validation.
Your project could involve, for example:
a manufacturer within the chosen sector, for example, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers, raw material producers recovery businesses, for example, demolition companies, scrap processors, re-use and recycling facilities remanufacturing and repair businesses organisations that have the potential to become a customer specialists in impact validation, for example, in Life Cycle Analysis We recommend approaching potential integration supporters as early as possible during the application process or early stages of your project. This ensures your industry relationships are well established before delivering the project demonstration. We welcome projects that include innovative startups.
If your project is successful, we reserve the right to request letters of support from organisations named in your application.
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Projects must:
start no sooner than 1 November 2025 end by 31 March 2026 last between three and five months have total costs of between £50,000 and £300,000, inclusive of VAT; we expect the majority of projects to have costs less than £100,000 Demonstrations should be in a suitable industrial environment within the UK to enable the effective validation of the solution’s viability and impacts.
Projects can be 100% funded, as Contracts for Innovation competitions involve procurement of R&D services at a fair market value and are not subject to subsidy control criteria that typically apply to grant funding.
{ const el = $refs['accordion3']; const top = el.getBoundingClientRect().top + window.pageYOffset - 80; // adjust offset window.scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' }); }); } else { selected = null; } "> General scope (applies to all three strands)
The aim of this competition is to build on the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Unlocking Resource Efficiency research by supporting organisations to deliver an impact validation report for a resource efficiency solution.
This should be informed by a demonstration, which may be carried out as part of the project or otherwise conducted within the last five years.
The innovative resource efficiency solutions should address themes in one of the following strands:
Resource Efficient Construction Impacts Resource Efficient Chemicals Impacts Resource Efficient Automotive Impacts You must select a single strand to apply for. If a project covers multiple strands, choose the one in which the majority of the work will be undertaken.
Innovate UK and DESNZ are collaborating with the chemicals, construction and automotive sectors to accelerate and increase the adoption of innovative resource efficient technologies, low carbon materials and circular business models. This is supporting the government’s commitment to transition the UK to a Net Zero, circular economy.
This competition will focus on the impact validation of resource efficiency solutions. This competition will support the development and delivery of high maturity demonstrations, and the validation of demonstrators from recent (within the last five years) research and development projects.
This competition will:
enable efficient integration of technologies into targeted industrial sectors support innovative suppliers for market readiness provide more granular evidence on the potential impact of resource efficiency solutions to help meet the UK’s territorial carbon budget targets As a minimum, proposals into this competition must relate to solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 or higher. If you have validated your solution at TRL5 (in a relevant environment) your project should be to validate up to TRL7 (in an operational environment) and gather operational data to develop a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).
If you have already validated at TRL7, your project should be to gather operational data to develop an LCA.
In both cases, the solution should still be a prototype or custom built system, not a full commercial version. You must show evidence of this, the testing and validation previously undertaken as part of your application and identify the TRL that you expect to be at start and end of the project.
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We encourage you to focus on innovative solutions that will improve resource efficiency across the evolving value chain for on road electric vehicles. This may include passenger vehicles and light goods vehicles, HGVs, buses and coaches, where there is an active or potential future UK value chain.
Solutions should improve the resource efficiency of the sector and reduce life cycle emissions. Solutions must fall within one or more of the following themes:
reduction in the embodied carbon of vehicles through the use of lower carbon materials reduction in vehicle weight, for example, through use of lighter weight materials or lean design use of secondary content in vehicles and vehicle components repair and remanufacture of vehicles and vehicle components design for disassembly, reuse, and recycling recovery of materials and components for reuse and recycling You are encouraged to identify how your solution builds on the existing research and innovation landscape, for example referencing:
the Unlocking Resource Efficiency research the insights from the Advanced Propulsion Centre and Faraday Institution You must demonstrate a credible and practical route to market, so your application must include an assessment of the commercial viability of your solution and a plan to commercialise your results. The specification report provides details of the commercial assessment that you must undertake as part of this project, and an initial assessment is required as part of your application.
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A key project deliverable, that must be included in your milestones, is a demonstration of the solution. The further validation of demonstrations and trials from recent research and development projects is also in scope, provided these meet the eligibility requirements for this competition. Costs for retrospective work cannot be claimed, only new analysis to validate the potential impact of the demonstrated technology.
The demonstration must take place in an environment representative of where the solution will be deployed, allowing for effective evaluation. As part of your project milestones, you are encouraged to invite stakeholders from your target sector to a demonstration event. The demonstration must take place in a setting where potential customers and industry representatives can witness the solution as a compelling business proposition.
If your own organisation does not have operations in the relevant sector, we expect you to include an integration supporter, for example, a trusted sector representative in your project to help facilitate the demonstration and trialling of your solution. In their role as potential future customers, they will be well placed to propose an appropriately representative environment.
You will be expected to collaborate with your integration supporter to achieve this, securing all necessary permissions and approvals.
Example environments include:
within a manufacturing process within a recovery or recycling facility within a remanufacturing, re-use or repair facility in an end-use site, such as a construction project within a customer facing environment, such as retail This list is not exhaustive, and other environments may be more appropriate to demonstrate certain types of solutions.
You should de-risk all aspects of your project before submitting a bid to this competition, ensuring it can be delivered in line with the requirements of DESNZ and Innovate UK.
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For applications in this Resource Efficient Automotive Impacts strand, your project can focus on one main theme for electric vehicles:
reduction in the embodied carbon of vehicles through the use of lower carbon materials reduction in vehicle weight use of secondary content in vehicles and vehicle components repair and remanufacture of vehicles and vehicle components design for disassembly, reuse, and recycling recovery of materials and components for reuse and recycling You must focus on one main theme but your project may cross over into other themes. This can be explained in further detail in Question 6 in the application questions section.
{ const el = $refs['accordion7']; const top = el.getBoundingClientRect().top + window.pageYOffset - 80; // adjust offset window.scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' }); }); } else { selected = null; } "> Briefing and support
An online briefing event was held on Wednesday 16 July, 10am-11.30am: click here watch a recording.
If you would like to find a subcontractor or integration supporter, contact Innovate UK Business Connect’s Transport or Sustainability teams.
Find out more and apply

This is a Contracts for Innovation (previously SBRI) competition funded by the UK Atomic Energy Authority. The aim of the competition is to develop solutions to fusion energy challenges in two key priority areas. The competition has one theme: Novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion. This covers:
Reducing the carbon footprint of fusion power plants through novel radiation shields. Improving the economic prospects for fusion through lower cost, flexibly deployable, or reusable radiation shielding. Reducing external dose and increasing component survival through improved shielding. This is a Phase 1 feasibility study and there is no restriction on technology readiness level.  Future phases will depend on funding.
We expect to fund a number of projects. Each project should start by October 2026 and be delivered by April 2026, lasting up to 6 months. Each project can range in size up to total costs of £250,000, inclusive of VAT. (The total budget is £2.5m.)
Further documentation is available by registering on the UK government’s contracts finder at the link below, and expressing your interest in the contract.
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To lead a project, you must be an eligible organisation of any size with a UK registration or registered office (this includes academic organisations and businesses).
You may work alone or with others from business, research organisations, research and technology organisations or the third sector as subcontractors
Applicants are welcome from all sectors.
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The aim of this competition is to promote innovation in radiological shielding for the expected usage cases within future fusion power plants including, but not limited to, the STEP prototype. The different applications include shielding from neutrons – both interior or exterior to a fusion vessel, as well as shielding from gamma dose during operation and maintenance. But the requirement is more than just sufficient shielding; there is a desire to innovate to reduce the carbon/environmental impact of shielding during manufacture, transport, installation and decommissioning, as well as reducing cost where possible by reducing mass/volume requirements (which will also help to make fusion systems easier to design and manufacture) and encouraging recycling/re-use.
A proposal could focus on:
Novel shielding materials and designs for in-vessel neutron and gamma shielding; solutions that provide sufficient shielding with a minimised volume and/or mass. High efficacy in-vessel shielding with improved radiation tolerance and environmental compatibility (thermomechanical loading, corrosion resistance, fuel retention, etc.) to improve component lifetimes (and thereby reduce replacement requirements, overall cost and environmental impact). Reduced activation options for in-vessel shielding – lowering the lifetime activation of the shield components will be important for reducing lifetime environmental impact (and decommissioning costs). Novel modular shielding for ex-vessel (e.g. bioshield) applications with reduced lifecycle (manufacture, operation, decommission) carbon footprint. Modular shielding solutions (particularly for ex-vessel), considering both new (lightweight) materials and/or novel fabrication methods to achieve modularity. Challenges will exist around ensuring the modularity doesn’t create reduced shielding performance (e.g. due to shine paths). Shielding solutions that balance reusability against initial fabrication cost (economic and environmental) – considering whether a reusable system can have a higher initial environmental footprint or cost of manufacture but this can be offset against increased total lifetime. This could apply to both in-vessel and ex-vessel applications. For full technical specifications with details of shield performance requirements, please register at the link below and download the supporting documents.
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Your proposal must:
reduce the risk involved in the take up of new technologies outline plans to accelerate time to market be pre-commercial explain the rationale for the solution and describe the expected impact define how the proposed solution would enable and support the delivery of sustainable fusion power plants demonstrate a clear plan for commercialisation with a route to market for affordable, developed solutions describe how solutions can be tested in a representative or real world explain how any potentially negative outcomes would be managed, such as on the environment or society demonstrate how you will work with at least one potential future customer throughout your project how export control and regulation will be addressed Your solution must:
be based on sound fundamental technical principles be innovative be practical and deliverable take affordability into consideration demonstrate the potential for cost-effectiveness integrate with existing systems where necessary consider user experience throughout the design and development process Preference will be given to applications which:
help the innovation be formally accepted for future use in a fusion plant environment, for example by obtaining relevant regulatory certificates offer innovations which consider existing infrastructure and potential interfaces You must demonstrate a credible and practical route to market, so your application must include a plan to commercialise your results.
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A briefing event was held on Wednesday 16 July at 11am: register at the link below to access the slides and recording.
For additional queries, contact emily.akehurst@ukaea.uk.
For help to find a subcontractor or collaboration partner, please contact Innovate UK Business Connect’s Energy team or Materials team.
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