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Launchly Project Sprint is a hackathon powered by Launchly, a platform designed to connect student volunteers (ages 13–18) with meaningful opportunities at organizations across the globe. Our mission is to bring together passionate young innovators to build impactful solutions that empower communities, strengthen nonprofits, and create lasting change.
Whether it’s expanding access to volunteer opportunities, developing tools for nonprofits, or reimagining how youth can engage with service, Launchly Project Sprint is about sprinting toward solutions that matter.
Prior experience with coding is NOT required! This hackathon is open to all students who want to learn, collaborate, and make a difference. With workshops, mentorship, and resources, participants will gain valuable skills while building projects that align with Launchly’s mission of global youth engagement.
Getting Started
Join our Discord server to stay updated on event announcements, workshops, and sponsorship opportunities. More details will be released as the hackathon date approaches. In the meantime, explore our hackathon site to learn more about Launchly Project Sprint’s theme, key dates, requirements, and prizes.
Requirements
Theme:
Our theme this year is Social Impact & Community Innovation. We invite you to create a project, pitch, or initiative that empowers communities, promotes volunteerism, or drives meaningful change. Whether it’s a new app, a grassroots campaign, a nonprofit idea, or a tech-enabled service platform, your project should aim to make a positive impact on society.
There are no restrictions on what you create—technical or non-technical submissions are welcome!
Projects:
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Submissions can be anything: websites, apps, pitch decks, nonprofit initiatives, campaigns, or other creative solutions.
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Video (Mandatory): Every submission must include a video (no longer than 4 minutes) explaining what you built/created, how it works, and the impact it seeks to make.
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Optional Materials: While not required, you are encouraged to include additional items such as a pitch deck or GitHub repository if relevant. These will help judges better understand your project but are not mandatory.
Before Submitting:
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Make sure you have completed the Google Form submission.
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Ensure you have joined our Discord server for updates and important announcements.
Prizes
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Fourth Place
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Sahil Ghosh
CEO @ Launchly
Amogh Sheth
CTO @ Launchly
Vaibhav Sitaraman
Marketing Lead @ Launchly
Judging Criteria
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Uniqueness
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Technical Depth
Does the project show clear domain knowledge and expertise? Is there sophistication in the project? (Note that not all projects have to be sophisticated, given it adds enormous social benefit) -
Social Impact
Does the project/concept add value to society? Does it make a positive contribution to the world?
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