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😎 Student Hackpad 2025

Register now for early access to insider resources, and event updates!

Most hackathons require experience.
Most events make students feel like they’re not ready yet.

Student Hackpad is different.

We believe every student has ideas worth building 🫢.

 

❓WHAT

We’re challenging students worldwide to design web-based/app-based/other tools that make __ 's life easier.

Whose life?

The theme will be revealed on November 1, and you'll have 2 days for hacking!

 

🀷 WHY

Since all AI tools and no/low-code platforms are allowed, we’ve shortened the build time to keep the challenge fair and exciting for everyone!

 

πŸ“… Dates

  • πŸš€ Launch: 10th October
  • πŸ“ Theme reveal: Nov 1, 10:00 AM (UTC)

  • βš–οΈ Judging Period: 2nd November- 9th Novemeber

  • πŸ… Winners Announced: 10th November

 

πŸ’‘ Why join?

  • πŸ’° 100+ prizes worth up to $3700+ (More coming!)
  • πŸ“œ Get recognized with official certificates that strengthen your profile.

  • πŸ—£οΈ Get a social media shoutout on our LinkedIn and Instagram pages to prove your credibility.
  • ⚑ Get a portfolio-ready, impactful project.

 

P.S. - Submissions are open early for internal testing & platform setup.

Requirements

πŸ“€ Every project needs:

  • ✍️ Project Description - What you built and why it matters (200-500 words)
  • πŸ”— GitHub Repository Link (or approved alternative)
  • πŸ‘₯ Team Members - List everyone who contributed
  • πŸ€– AI Tools Disclosure - What AI tools did you use, and how?
  • πŸ“Provide feedback on tools used via a post-event survey (helps sponsors improve!)
  • Join Discord (https://discord.gg/Wf6YmKgMnu) (Required)

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$3,700 in prizes
Winners
$2,600 in cash
1 winner

We're closing many more sponsorship deals!

Current:

50 Interview cake licenses (worth $2500)

4 AoPS Coupons (worth $100)

The final distribution will be announced within a few days!

We want your experience to be worth it :)

Top 100 - Custom Domain
$11 in cash
100 winners

Top 100 submissions (on total score) will receive one custom .xyz domain for one full year!

Most good ideas will walk away with something! <3

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judging Criteria

  • Impact
  • Creativity
  • UI & UX

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