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About the challenge
HelloHacks is a beginner-friendly hackathon built to give first-time hackers a positive start in tech. Through bootcamps, workshops, and structured mentorship, participants move step-by-step from ideation to development to pitching—finishing with a project and the confidence to keep building.
Get started
No experience needed. Join our bootcamps to learn coding basics, then dive into the hackathon with mentors, resources, and a printed handbook to guide you. Bring a laptop and curiosity—we’ll support the rest.
Requirements
What to Build
You can build any software project you’d like—web, mobile, or otherwise. The focus is on learning and creating, not complexity.
What to Submit
Submit your project on Devpost with:
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A short description of what you built
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Screenshots of your project
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(Optional) A 1-minute video skit to be considered for the People’s Choice Award
Prizes
First
Second
Third
Audience Choice
You MUST submit a video if you want to be eligible for this award!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Leonidas Zhang
Arielle Murad
Gagan Dhillon
Riza Kazemi
Bhoomi Shah
Alex Shin
Camille Walters
Pavan Khiani
Mahak Mithani
Brian Bondoc
Simranjit Singh Sran
Liuba Azarova
Edward Hou
Emma Gray
Zoya Khurana
Judging Criteria
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Pitch & Communication: 35%
How well did the team present their idea? Was it engaging and well-structured? -
Project Functionality: 35%
Does the project work as intended? Are core features implemented and demoed effectively? -
UX & Design: 20%
Is the project intuitive, well-designed, and user-friendly? -
Technical Complexity: 10%
Is the project technically impressive? Does it go above and beyond what's expected of a beginner hacker?
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