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What to Build
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Prizes
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$100 in cash 1 winner
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About the challenge
Kenya is home to one of Africa's most dynamic youth populations. Africa has the largest free trade area on earth. Yet the two have barely met — not because of policy failure, but because of a communication gap that no one has been paid to close.
The MATA Youth Hackathon 2026 brings together Kenyan youth from all 47 counties to design the communication tools, guides, and systems that bridge that gap. This initiative is convened by Marketers Accelerating Trade in Africa (MATA), endorsed by the State Department for Broadcasting and Information, and funded by the Communication Authority of Kenya.
The solutions built here will not sit on a shelf. The three winning teams will have their work deployed inside real government communication systems — making this one of the few hackathons in Africa where winning means your solution actually gets used.
Get started
Read the three tracks and decide which problem your team is best placed to solve Register your team - you need 2 to 5 members, all enrolled in a Kenyan tertiary institution Find your County PRO Officer at mataafrica.com/counties — they can connect you with mentors and resources in your area Join the WhatsApp support group [link at launch] for updates, Q&A sessions, and peer connection across counties Start building - the submission window opens on [date] and closes on [date] Requirements
What to Build
You are building a communication solution — not necessarily an app, not necessarily a website. The format follows the function. Choose your track first, then choose the format that best solves that track's problem.
Track 1 — Translate the Deal
Build a tool or campaign that explains AfCFTA to an ordinary Kenyan in Kiswahili and at least one other local language, without jargon or acronyms, in under 3 minutes of reading or viewing time. This could be an explainer video, an illustrated guide, a radio script series, a WhatsApp message flow, or anything else that works.
Track 2 — Open the Border
Build a digital guide or tool that tells a young trader exactly what they need to legally cross into Tanzania, Uganda, or Ethiopia with their product — in under 3 minutes. This could be a step-by-step web guide, a chatbot flow, a printed reference card with a digital companion, or a structured WhatsApp information system.
Track 3 — Make Kenya the Brand
Design a continental branding strategy that positions Kenyan youth-made products as the premium choice for African buyers under AfCFTA, across at least 3 African markets. This could be a brand playbook, a campaign strategy with executional specifics, or a digital toolkit for young Kenyan exporters.
Whatever format you choose, it must be real enough to hand to a government communication officer and say: use this next month.
What to Submit


All four items are required. Incomplete submissions will not be judged.
1. Pitch deck (PDF, maximum 15 slides)
Cover: the problem as you understand it, your solution, how it works, who it is for, and how government deploys it. No fluff. Judges read fast.
2. Demo or prototype
A working link, a video walkthrough (maximum 5 minutes), or a downloadable file. This is your solution in action — not a description of it. If it cannot be demonstrated, it will not score well on feasibility.
3. One-page government brief (PDF)
Written for a senior government communication officer who has 90 seconds. Tell them what the problem is, what you built, and what they need to do to deploy it. No jargon. No bullet-point padding.
4. County impact statement (200 words maximum)
How does your solution specifically serve your county? What language, context, or local knowledge did you bring to it? This is where your local roots become your competitive advantage.
Hackathon Sponsors
silver sponsors
gold sponsors
Prizes
2 non-cash prizes winners
1 winner There are no cash prizes. The three winning teams — one per track — each receive a funded Proof of Concept development pathway. Their solution is built into a real government communication system, with the Communication Authority of Kenya funding development and MATA managing deployment. Total PoC fund: KES 2.9 million across three winners. Winners are also flown to Nairobi for the one-day Winners' Conference, with all travel, accommodation, and meals covered by CA.
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2 winners There are no cash prizes. The three winning teams — one per track — each receive a funded Proof of Concept development pathway. Their solution is built into a real government communication system, with the Communication Authority of Kenya funding development and MATA managing deployment. Total PoC fund: KES 2.9 million across three winners. Winners are also flown to Nairobi for the one-day Winners' Conference, with all travel, accommodation, and meals covered by CA.
Devpost Achievements
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Judging Criteria
Relevance to government communication - 25%
Does this solve a real gap in how government communicates trade policy? Judges assess whether a government communication officer would recognise the problem and see the solution as directly useful. Feasibility of deployment within 6 months - 25%
Can this be handed to a government unit and deployed within 6 months using realistic technology, budget, and skills? A working WhatsApp flow beats a half-built app every time. Innovation of approach - 20%
Is the approach genuinely new? Not technology for its own sake — a new format, language, channel, or problem framing counts. Repackaging existing government materials does not. Communication quality of the solution itself - 15%
Is the solution itself clearly communicated? Judges assess the deck, brief, and demo. If it cannot explain itself in 90 seconds, government will not deploy it. County and local context specificity - 15%
Does the solution reflect the language, culture, or economic reality of the team's county? Local rootedness is a competitive advantage here, not an afterthought.

Some problems are too important to ignore.
ImpactForge is an online hackathon for builders who want to do more than just build cool things — they want to build things that matter. Whether you're tackling education, mental health, accessibility, the environment, or something else entirely, this is your space to turn a real problem into a real solution.
No experience required. No strict theme. Just a genuine desire to make something that helps people.
What do I build?
Start with a problem that bothers you. Something in your community, your school, your neighborhood, or the world at large. Then build something — an app, a tool, a platform, anything — that takes a real swing at solving it.
Do I need a team?
Solo or squad, both are welcome. Sometimes the best ideas come from one person with a clear vision. Sometimes they come from three people arguing productively in a group chat.
What if I've never done this before?
Perfect, actually. ImpactForge is built for mixed skill levels — beginners and experienced builders work side by side. Mentors are available throughout to help you when you hit a wall.
Requirements
What to Submit
Keep it simple. Here's what you need.
1. Project Name
What's your project called?
2. The Story Behind It
Tell us about what you built:
What problem are you addressing and why does it matter to you? How does your solution work? What are the key features? What tools, languages, or APIs did you use? Who does this help? 3. Proof of Work (Required)
Show us what you built. Upload at least one screenshot, demo video, or file that shows your project in action. No working project? Show us the design or prototype — something visual is required.
4. Project Link (Optional but Encouraged)
A GitHub repo, live demo, or any link that gives judges a closer look at your work.
5. Impact Statement
In a few sentences, explain the real-world impact of your project. Who benefits? How does it help them? This is ImpactForge — tell us why it matters.
6. Your Team
List everyone involved and what they contributed. Solo? Just your name is fine.
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
4 non-cash prizes The Forge Award
1 winner for the project that delivers across every dimension: impact, execution, and originality
First Build Award
1 winner for a standout project from someone brand new to hackathons or coding
Disruptor Award
1 winner for the most unconventional, out-of-the-box solution to a real problem
Community Champion Award
1 winner for the project with the deepest, most tangible impact on the people it's built for
Devpost Achievements
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Judging Criteria
Build Quality (30%)
how functional, stable, and well-constructed the project is, including the tools and tech choices made along the way Real-World Impact (25%)
how directly and meaningfully the project addresses a genuine problem, and whether the solution could actually help people Creativity & Approach (20%)
how fresh the idea is and whether it tackles the problem in a way that hasn't been done before User Experience (15%)
how easy, intuitive, and pleasant the project is to actually use Clarity of Submission (10%)
how well the project is explained, presented, and documented for judges to understand

Welcome to TheFirst Spark Challenge🔥
A 7-Day AI Build Sprint | 19–26 June 2026
The First Spark Challenge is the pre-event build sprint for The First Spark AI Youth Symposium - Singapore's full-day gathering for student founders, builders, and operators exploring how to build, work, and start up in the AI age.
From 19–26 June, students build from home, solo or in teams, and submit an AI project for a shot at pitching live in front of founders, investors, speakers, and partners on Symposium Day (27 June).
Bring your curiosity and ship something real.
📅 Sprint Dates: 19–26 June (submit by 25 June, 23:59)
👥 Open to: JC, polytechnic, IHL, university students & NSmen - solo or teams
📍 Build from: Anywhere in Singapore
🎯 Pitch to: Founders, investors, and partners at the live symposium
 
What's in it for you:
AI builder credits from confirmed partners Mentor feedback on users, demos, and product direction A live pitch slot at The First Spark (if shortlisted) Prizes and further opportunities for top teams Invite-only dinner with speakers and partners for the best demo teams How to join:
Register and indicate you want to join the Build Sprint Receive your info pack with the full brief, timeline, and builder resources Build from 19–25 June Submit via Devpost by 25 June, 11:59pm (demo pitch deck + 1-min YouTube demo + GitHub repo if available) Get selected to pitch live on 27 June! Selected teams will be invited to pitch their project live on AI Youth Symposium Day (27 June).
 
Requirements
What to Build
Choose to build a solution from any of the challenge statements here.
What to Submit
Each submission must include:
Project name and all team members Problem statement and target user 2–3 sentence solution summary (challenges and accomplishments) Demo video (max 3 minutes) Live demo link, prototype link, or screenshots Pitch deck (10 slides max) — used for your 3-min on-stage pitch if selected Tools used (OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Supabase, Vercel, Replit, etc.) GitHub repo, Figma file, technical architecture, user feedback
⚠️ Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. Make sure all links are working and files are viewable.
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
4 non-cash prizes 1st Prize
1 winner $25,000 worth of OpenAI credits & 3 months ElevenLabs Pro tier per team member (worth $297/member)
2nd Prize
1 winner $15,000 worth of OpenAI credits
3rd Prize
1 winner $10,000 worth of OpenAI credits
Best Project Built with ElevenLabs
1 winner 6 months ElevenLabs Scale tier per team member ($1,980 value/member)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Judging Criteria
Challenge-Solution Fit (20%)
Does the project meaningfully solve the challenge statement or solve a meaningful problem or clearly improve a real-world task? Is the target audience or use case well-defined? Does the solution directly address the core bottleneck, not just symptoms? AI Leverage and Technological Execution (25%)
Does the core product work reliably during the demo? Are APIs integrated in a way that adds real value? Is there evidence of custom logic, workflows, or system design? Does the solution go beyond a simple wrapper around an LLM? Product Thinking & UI/UX (20%)
Is the user flow and interface clear, intuitive, and easy to navigate? Does the product reduce friction vs current alternatives? Is the output/actionable value obvious to the user? Does the solution feel like a complete experience, not just a feature? Originality & Insight (20%)
Is the approach differentiated from typical solutions? Does it reframe the problem in an interesting way? Does it feel like something that could evolve into a strong product? Evidence of Real Demand (15%) (Not expected, but would be a differentiator)
Did the team speak to users (interviews, surveys, quick validation)? Do they show evidence of: 1. pain points 2. user behaviour 3. real workflows Have they validated assumptions, even lightly? Do they demonstrate insight beyond guesswork?

UK-Switzerland CR&D Round 3
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million for innovative projects in specific technology areas. You must collaborate with at least one Swiss implementation partner applying under the equivalent Swiss Innosuisse programme. Eligibility
This competition is open to UK and Swiss collaborations only.

To lead a project your organisation must be a UK registered:

business of any size must be or involve at least one grant claiming UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise (SME) collaborate with a Swiss implementation partner and at least one research institute
Opening soon
Opens: 1 July 2026 Closes: 3 September 2026

Hey, you made it. Welcome.
Maybe you've never built anything before. Maybe you've tinkered a little but never finished something. Maybe you're just curious about AI and want to see what the fuss is about. Wherever you're starting from — you belong here.
NeuralSprint is an online hackathon where you take an idea, build it out, and walk away with a real project you actually made. That's it. No gatekeeping, no intimidating prerequisites, no "you need X years of experience to join."
So what do I build?
Anything you want — as long as it involves some element of AI or technology. A simple tool that solves a problem. An app that makes someone's day easier. A weird experiment you've always wanted to try. Big or small, polished or scrappy — it counts.
Do I need a team?
Nope. Solo is totally fine. But if you want to team up with others, that's great too. Some of the best projects come from two people with completely different skills working together.
What if I get stuck?
 
That's what mentors are for. You won't be left figuring it out alone — there's support built into the whole experience.
Requirements
1. Project Name
What's your project called? Keep it simple and memorable.
2. Tell Us About It
Walk us through your project in your own words:
What problem are you solving, or what does your project do? How does it work? What are the main features? What tools, languages, or APIs did you use? Who is it built for? 3. Show Your Work (Required)
Upload at least one screenshot, video, or file that shows your project in action. We need to see it working — or at least what it looks like.
4. Project Link (Optional but Encouraged)
Got a GitHub repo or a live demo? Throw the link in. It helps judges get a better look.
 
5. Your Team
List everyone who worked on the project and what they contributed. Flying solo? Just put your name down.
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
5 non-cash prizes Best Overall Project
1 winner for the project that stands out across the board
Best Beginner Project
1 winner for an impressive first build from someone new to this
Most Innovative Project
1 winner for the boldest, most original idea
Most Practical Project
1 winner for a project with clear real-world value
Top 15 Finalists
1 winner for the top 15 finalists
Devpost Achievements
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Judging Criteria
Execution & Build Quality (30%)
how well it works and how well it's built Best Beginner Project
for an impressive first build from someone new to this Most Innovative Project
for the boldest, most original idea Most Practical Project
for a project with clear real-world value

Hack the Limit
Online. Open to all. Built for whatever you want to build.
The short version: Pick an idea. Build it your way. Ship something real.
Hack the Limit doesn't hand you a theme or a rulebook on what counts as "good enough." It's a wide-open canvas — apps, games, tools, platforms, weird experiments that don't fit a category. If you can dream it up, you can build it here.
For who?
Anyone curious enough to try. First-timers and seasoned hackers stand on equal footing — there's no gate to walk through, no experience required.
Solo or squad?
Your call. Some people work best alone, deep in their own head. Others want a team to bounce ideas off of. Both paths lead to the same finish line.
What you actually get out of it:
 
Hands-on building, not theory — you learn by shipping
A community that's in it with you, not against you
Mentors who'll help when you're stuck
Bragging rights and prizes for the projects that stand out
Requirements
What to Build
Build anything — a web app, mobile app, AI tool, game, productivity tool, or whatever creative idea you've got. No restrictions on what you create.
What to Submit
1. Project Title
A clear, memorable name for your project.
2. Project Description
Cover the essentials:
Problem Statement — what you're building and why
Solution Overview — how it works
Key Features — the main functionality
Technologies Used — tools, frameworks, APIs, etc.
Target Users — who it's for
3. Project Files (Mandatory)
At least one screenshot, video, or file showing your project's functionality or design. This is required.
4. Project Link / Repository (Optional but Recommended)
A GitHub repo or live demo link, if you've got one.
 
5. Team Details
List everyone on your team and their roles. Solo submissions are welcome.
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
5 non-cash prizes Limit Breaker Award
1 winner For the project that goes above and beyond — strong on creativity, sharp execution, and overall standout quality.
Rising Builder Award
1 winner For an exceptional project built by someone new to coding or hackathons.
Boldest Idea Award
1 winner For the most original, out-of-the-box concept with a genuinely fresh take.
Real Impact Award
1 winner For the project with the clearest real-world use and tangible value for its users.
Top 25 finalists
25 winners For the top 25 finalists.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Judging Criteria
Execution & Build Quality (30%)
How functional and well-constructed the project is — including code quality, structure, and how effectively the tools or tech stack were used. Originality (25%)
How fresh and inventive the idea is, and whether it stands apart from other submissions. Value & Impact (20%)
Whether the project solves something that matters, and how useful or impactful the solution is in practice. User Experience (15%)
How intuitive, polished, and pleasant the project is to actually use. Presentation Quality (10%)
How clearly the project is explained and demoed, and how complete the supporting materials are.

Build Beyond Build Beyond is an online hackathon where creativity has no limits. Whether you're an experienced developer, a first-time hacker, a designer, or someone with a great idea, this is your opportunity to build something you're proud of.
There are no theme restrictions—you decide what to create. Develop a web application, mobile app, game, AI project, hardware prototype, productivity tool, or any other innovative solution. The focus is on transforming ideas into working projects while learning new skills and collaborating with others.
Work individually or form a team of up to five members to tackle challenges, explore new technologies, and bring your vision to life. Throughout the event, you'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow participants, receive mentorship, and showcase your work to a panel of industry judges.
Why participate in Build Beyond? Open to everyone: Perfect for beginners and experienced builders alike. Unlimited creativity: Build any project that inspires you. Hands-on experience: Strengthen your technical and problem-solving skills. Collaborate and connect: Meet students and creators from around the world. Mentorship available: Learn from experienced professionals throughout the event. Win prizes and recognition: Compete for awards while building your portfolio.  
Whether your goal is to learn a new technology, create your first project, or launch your next big idea, Build Beyond is the place to challenge yourself, collaborate with others, and build without limits.
Requirements
Project Guidelines Your Challenge Create a project that showcases your creativity, technical skills, or problem-solving abilities. There are no theme restrictions, so you're free to build anything—from websites and mobile apps to games, AI projects, hardware, productivity tools, or completely original ideas.
Submission Checklist Project Name Choose a unique name that represents your project.
Project Overview Tell us about your project by including:
The Idea: What inspired you to build it? How It Works: Explain the functionality and overall solution. Main Features: Highlight what makes your project stand out. Technology Stack: List the languages, frameworks, APIs, or tools you used. Intended Audience: Who is your project designed for? Demo Materials (Required) Include screenshots, a demo video, presentation, or other visuals that clearly demonstrate your project. Every submission must include at least one visual showcasing the project.
Source Code or Live Demo (Recommended) Share a GitHub repository, website, downloadable build, or any other link that allows judges to explore your project further.
Team Information Add all team members to your submission and briefly describe each person's contributions. Individual and team submissions are both welcome.
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
5 non-cash prizes Best Overall Project
1 winner For the project that delivers across the board: strong creativity, solid execution, and high overall polish.
Best First-Timer Project
1 winner For an impressive build from a participant new to coding or hackathons.
Most Creative Project
1 winner for the most original concept and the freshest approach to a problem.
Best Real-World Application
1 winner for a project with clear practical use and tangible value for its intended users.
Top 10 Finalists
10 winners for the top 10 finalists
Devpost Achievements
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Judging Criteria
Technical Execution (30%)
How well the project functions and how solidly it's built, including code quality, structure, and tool usage. Originality & Creativity (25%)
How distinct and inventive the idea is compared to other submissions. Impact & Usefulness (20%)
Whether the project addresses a real need and offers meaningful, practical value. UX & Design (15%)
How polished, intuitive, and enjoyable the project is to interact with. Clarity of Submission (10%)
How well the project is presented, demoed, and documented for judges to understand.

Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
1 non-cash prize DTI Hackathon 2026
1 winner Participation Certificate
Awarded to participants who successfully complete and submit their solution.

Top 100 Participants
Advance to the next stage of evaluation and gain recognition within the DTI ecosystem.

Top 50 Participants
Gain access to:
Mentorship Opportunities Worth INR 18 Lakhs
Focused on:
Product Development
Technology Architecture
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology Leadership
Startup Building
Execution & Growth
Additional Opportunities
Founder–CoFounder Collaboration Opportunities
Access to the DTI Innovation Ecosystem
Networking with Industry Leaders
Exposure to Investors & Startup Stakeholders
Participation in Future DTI Stages
Recognition Within the DTI Ecosystem
Product Validation Opportunities
Devpost Achievements
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Tushar Topale
Founder & CVO, Cloud Counselage
Harshada Topale
Co-Founder & CEO, Cloud Counselage
Sudin Barokar
Co-Founder & CAIO, Cloud Counselage
Smitish Shah
Co-Founder & CTO, Cloud Counselage
Subhi Shildhankar
Co-Founder & CHRO, Cloud Counselage
Judging Criteria
The Challenge
Participants will work on technology-driven challenges inspired by real-world ecosystem needs.

Main Description Hack Days in Hosur Hack Days in Hosur is a one-day AI hackathon that brings together students, developers, and innovators to build impactful solutions using Google Gemini.
Hosted by FlexiRoasters in collaboration with Major League Hacking (MLH), this event encourages participants to solve real-world problems through Artificial Intelligence, creativity, and teamwork.
Theme Build with Google Gemini AI
Participants are challenged to create innovative applications powered by the Gemini API that address meaningful problems across domains such as:
Education
Healthcare
Productivity
Accessibility
Sustainability
Agriculture
Smart Cities
Open Innovation
Who Can Participate? College students
Beginner and experienced developers
AI enthusiasts
Designers and innovators
Teams may consist of 1–3 members.
Event Schedule 09:30 AM – Opening Ceremony & Problem Statement
10:00 AM – Hackathon Begins
12:30 PM – Lunch Break
03:00 PM – Project Submission
03:15 PM – Project Demonstrations & Judging
04:00 PM – Winners Announcement & Closing Ceremony
Judging Criteria Projects will be evaluated based on:
Effective use of Google Gemini API
Innovation and originality
Technical implementation
User experience
Real-world impact
Presentation quality
Prize Categories 🏆 Best Use of Gemini API
🥇 Best Overall Project
💡 Most Innovative Solution
🎁 MLH & Google Swag
Join us for a day of learning, innovation, networking, and building amazing AI-powered solutions.
Requirements
Submission Requirements Each team must submit the following before the submission deadline:
Project name
Team members
Project description
GitHub repository (recommended)
Live demo or prototype (if available)
Presentation or demo video (optional but encouraged)
Description of how Google Gemini was integrated into the project
Projects must:
Be developed during the hackathon.
Integrate Google Gemini in a meaningful way.
Demonstrate a working prototype or proof of concept.
Be original work created by the participating team.
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
1 non-cash prize Best Use of Google Gemini API
3 winners MLH & Google Swag Kit, Certificate of Recognition, and Winner Recognition.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Judging Criteria
Effective Use of Google Gemini
Evaluates how effectively and creatively the project integrates Google Gemini APIs or AI capabilities to solve the chosen problem. Innovation & Creativity
Evaluates code quality, technical complexity, functionality, architecture, and overall execution of the solution. User Experience & Design
Measures usability, interface design, accessibility, and the overall experience provided to end users. Impact & Practicality
Judges the project's real-world relevance, feasibility, scalability, and potential positive impact on users or society.

Apply for funding to commercialise your technology or science developed from the STFC particle physics, astronomy and nuclear (PPAN ) community.
You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding.
This is an invite only opportunity.
The UKRI Translation: STFC Proof of Concept funding opportunity aims to support the PPAN community to develop technology and science towards commercialisation. Projects must currently be between technology readiness level (TRL) 5 to 7.
The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £600,000. STFC will fund 80% of the FEC.
Funding is £240,000 per year for a 24 month duration.

Overview
Reddit is hosting a virtual hackathon from June 17th to July 15th. We’re offering developers $40,000 in prizes for games built to delight users.
The challenge: create a new Reddit game for the users of Reddit using Devvit, our Developer Platform.

For this hackathon, we're asking developers to use Devvit Web, which allows you to build Devvit apps using web technologies you’re already familiar with (e.g. React, Phaser, three.js), or your favorite game engine (Godot, GameMaker, Unity, etc).

Participants will also have access to Phaser to make their game shine. The best app to use Phaser will be eligible for a special award. 
What to build
Build a game on Devvit (Reddit’s Developer Platform) using our Interactive Posts feature that inspires collective joy.
The Best Experience That Will Keep People Coming Back: Apps that give redditors a reason to return day after day. This could come from progression, daily challenges, fresh content, meaningful choices, social dynamics, or simply the anticipation of what happens next. We're looking for experiences that create excitement between sessions and leave players wanting to check back tomorrow. The strongest entries make every visit feel worthwhile. Players should have something to work toward, discover, unlock, influence, or look forward to each time they return. The format can vary widely, but the core focus should be creating a compelling loop that builds momentum over time and turns a one-time visitor into a regular player.
Examples of games on Reddit that bring users back day over day
r/honk, r/colorpuzzlegame, r/bunnytrials, r/alignmentchartFills, r/hotandcold, r/dailyguess, r/bridgedit, r/battlebirds, r/kraw r/LETTERSET
What we’re NOT looking for:
AI Slop: Did you use AI? Fantastic! But it shouldn’t be obvious the moment we open your app. Fit the UI in the viewport, give your app a unique identity, and make sure you’re thinking of your human players. You can even ask your agentic assistant to help hide their involvement!
On the nose Reddit theming: Reddit-y does not mean the game is about Reddit, karma, subreddits, Snoo, etc. Reddit-y means human-first, embracing community, meritocracy, creativity…it’s in the spirit of the app and your use of all the things subreddits have to offer (comments, flair, feeds, community)! While making the app about the topic of Reddit itself is not forbidden, it is also not a hack for making an app “Reddit-y”.
Literal interpretations on “Games with a Hook”: While we're not opposed to seeing a fishing game or two, games with a "hook" shouldn't be taken literally. We want to see hooky games as in retentive and replayable.
Common Ideas: Your game might not score as well if we’ve seen it many times before. We see a lot of: space shooters, clone apps of popular games, simple platformers, collaborative storytelling apps, and trivia apps. If you do make one of these apps, make sure it's extremely unique.
Sub-challenges
In addition to an excellent retentive experience, we’re looking for standout apps that also achieve the following:
Best Use of Phaser: Recognizes the most innovative use of the Phaser game development framework within the Reddit Devvit platform.
Best Use of Retention Mechanisms: Reddit apps are discoverable in our users’ feeds. This means that apps that create daily, or recurring, content tend to see better growth and retention. This award will go to the best use of retentive mechanics in a game.
Best Use of User Contributions: Apps that enable users to generate content (comments, posts, drawings, puzzles, levels) drive redditor engagement and conversation. This award will go to the app that makes the best use of user-generated content.
Games must be built on Devvit Web and be compliant with our Devvit Rules. Read our guide on how to build games for Reddit for more guidance on building for our platform.
For this event we are looking for polish, meaning apps that are as close to launch-ready as possible (bonus points for a good mobile experience). We understand that not all projects will reach this threshold, but projects that are well tested and concept-complete will score higher.
While we are accepting existing projects for this event, please note the game should be significantly updated during the hackathon period to qualify for this event.
Getting started
Get started with the Quickstart
Browse our Template Library for building with a familiar framework
You can use the Phaser Template here
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Requirements
What to Submit

App listing – Link to your app on developer.reddit.com. Demo post – Link to your subreddit and a public post running your game. Judging will primarily be evaluating community play based on the demo link, so make sure to make the experience as self explanatory as possible.
[Optional] Developer Platform feedback – Complete our developer satisfaction survey for a shot at the Best Feedback prize. Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$40,000 in prizes Best App with a Hook
$15,000 in cash 1 winner
Best Use of Phaser
$5,000 in cash 1 winner
Best Use of Retention Mechanics
$3,000 in cash 1 winner
Best Use of User Contributions
$3,000 in cash 1 winner
Honorable Mentions
$1,000 in cash 10 winners
Devvit Helper Award
$500 in cash 6 winners
Feedback Awards
$200 in cash 5 winners
Devpost Achievements
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Reddit Panel

Phaser Panel
Phaser
Judging Criteria
Delightful UX
Experiences should be built with exciting layouts and themes. While apps do not need to be perfect, it should be easy and fun to uncover what the app has to offer. Polish
Your submission should be as close to publishable as possible and compliant with Devvit Rules. Judges should be able to understand everything we need to know by interacting with example posts. The closer to launch quality, the higher the score here. Reddit-y
Reddit is all about community and embracing topics people care about, no matter how weird. We want apps to have their own identity, be community-minded, and bring something fresh to the platform. The best apps will bring a community together. Hook-y
Does your app provide a compelling reason for users to return regularly? Strong apps create anticipation, ongoing goals, evolving experiences, or fresh opportunities that encourage users to come back day after day. [Phaser Category] Phaser Innovation
Phaser judges will look for creative, effective use of Phaser’s tools and workflow that meaningfully elevates gameplay, polish, and technical execution.

About the challenge
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Requirements
What to Build - BUILD A PLATFORMER GAME
 
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
1 non-cash prize Top 1
3 winners certificate
Devpost Achievements
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LAKSHAY JINDAL

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Main Description Hack Days in Krishnagiri Hack Days in Krishnagiri is a one-day AI hackathon that brings together students, developers, innovators, and AI enthusiasts to build impactful solutions using Google Gemini.
Hosted by Cortexl in collaboration with Major League Hacking (MLH) and Google Build with AI, this event encourages participants to solve real-world problems using Artificial Intelligence, creativity, and teamwork.
Theme Build with Google Gemini AI Participants will design and develop innovative AI-powered applications using Google Gemini to solve challenges across domains such as:
Education
Healthcare
Agriculture
Accessibility
Productivity
Sustainability
Smart Cities
Open Innovation
Who Can Participate? College Students
Beginner & Experienced Developers
AI Enthusiasts
Designers
Innovators
Teams may consist of 1–3 members.
Event Schedule Registration & Opening Ceremony
Problem Statement Announcement
Hackathon Begins
Mentor Support Sessions
Project Submission
Project Demonstrations
Judging
Closing Ceremony & Winner Announcement
Judging Criteria Projects will be evaluated based on:
Effective use of Google Gemini
Innovation & Creativity
Technical Implementation
User Experience
Real-world Impact
Presentation & Demo
Prize Categories 🏆 Best Use of Google Gemini API
🥇 Best Overall Project
💡 Most Innovative Solution
🎁 MLH & Google Swag
Join us for a day of innovation, collaboration, learning, and building AI-powered solutions that make a real-world impact.
  Requirements
Submission Requirements Each team must submit:
Project Name Team Members Project Description GitHub Repository (recommended) Live Demo or Prototype (if available) Presentation or Demo Video (optional) Explanation of how Google Gemini was used Projects must:
Be built during the hackathon. Integrate Google Gemini in a meaningful way. Demonstrate a working prototype or proof of concept. Be original work created by the participating team.   Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
1 non-cash prize Best Use of Google Gemini API
3 winners Official MLH & Google Gemini Prize, Google/MLH Swag, Certificate of Recognition, and Winner Recognition.
Devpost Achievements
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Niharika
W&B
Judging Criteria
Effective Use of Google Gemini
Evaluates how effectively and creatively the project integrates Google Gemini APIs or AI capabilities to solve the chosen problem. Innovation & Creativity
Assesses the originality of the idea, creativity of the solution, and how uniquely it addresses a real-world challenge.

See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service.
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million for creating a central convening body to coordinate the robotics adoption hubs. Funding is from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
Eligibility summary
This competition is open to single applicants and collaborations.
To lead a project your organisation must be a UK registered business, research and technology organisation (RTO), public sector organisation or an academic institution.

Apply for funding to accelerate the translation of metascience research outputs into policy-relevant insights, tools, and practices that inform real-world research and development decision-making.
This opportunity is open to current and past recipients of UKRI metascience funding awarded through the ‘UKRI Data for Metascience’ and ‘Metascience research grants’ opportunities.
You must have received an invitation to apply.
The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £100,000. UKRI will fund 80% of the FEC.
Projects must begin by 1 October 2026 and must end by 31 March 2027.

Apply for a UKRI impact acceleration account (IAA) for institutional-level, flexible, early-stage funding that helps organisations accelerate the impact of their research into real world benefits, by supporting a wide range of strategic impact activities.
This funding opportunity harmonises IAA programmes across the following research councils:
AHRC EPSRC MRC STFC You must:
be applying on behalf of your whole organisation, who will decide where to invest the funding be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding Awards will last for three years and must start on 1 April 2027. Each participating UKRI council will fund 100% of the full economic cost (FEC).

​5 days. Superb free coworking space. AI on chain. Free credits.
​A one-of-its-kind hackathon combining both AI and Web3. For both students and corporates. Brought to you by Nyala Labs, Chutes, and Infinity8.
​This is your call to learn and build AI-powered projects on decentralized compute.
 
​What to expect:
​Hybrid Experience: Build online or in-person at Infinity8 Reserve Sunway Square.
​Guidance: Workshops across all 5 days on agentic workflows and on-chain inference.
​Network: Connect with Chutes and tentatively other industry partners for talent scouting and learning more about industry workflows.
 
​Prizes: Win Chutes credits and exclusive merch.
​Cost: 100% Free.
​Theme: Productivity solutions for students, corporates, and the general public.
 
2 Categories: University, Corporate.
​Prizes: Top 3 for each category. Plus one Best Use of Sign In with Chutes authentication feature (more info during hack).
​Finale: Finalists Pitch and Prize Giving Ceremony, venue TBC.
 
​The future of compute is also on-chain. Sign up now to be part of the movement.
Requirements
Judging criteria Each project is scored out of 100 points, weighted across five dimensions. Judges score independently; final scores are averaged. In the event of a tie, the higher score on Technical Execution breaks first, followed by Use of Chutes.
 
The same rubric applies to both the University and Corporate categories. The Sign in with Chutes special track is judged separately, on best use of that single feature.
 
1. Technical Execution – 25 points How well the project is built. Judges look at code quality, architecture, completeness, and whether the demo actually works end-to-end. A working MVP beats a polished idea that doesn't run.
 
21–25: Fully functional, clean architecture, handles edge cases, deployable.
15–20: Works for the core flow, minor rough edges.
8–14: Partial implementation, key features missing or buggy.
0–7: Concept only, broken demo, or unable to run.
 
2. Use of Chutes – 25 points Mandatory criterion – projects that do not use Chutes as their compute provider are disqualified. Within that floor, judges score depth and creativity of the integration: are participants meaningfully leveraging on-chain inference, or just calling an endpoint as a wrapper?
 
21–25: Chutes is core to the project; non-trivial use of agentic workflows, on-chain inference, or platform-specific features.
15–20: Chutes is used as the primary compute backend with thoughtful integration.
8–14: Chutes is used but in a shallow or replaceable way.
0–7: Token integration, or Chutes not used (auto-disqualification at 0).
 
3. Innovation & Creativity – 20 points Originality of the idea and the approach. Judges reward projects that take a fresh angle on the productivity theme rather than reproducing existing tools. Novelty in the problem framing counts as much as novelty in the solution.
4. Impact & Relevance to Theme – 20 points How well the project addresses "productivity solutions for students, corporates, or general public." Judges assess whether there's a real user, a clear pain point, and evidence the solution actually moves the needle. Projects with a defined target user and a credible go-to-market story score higher than generic productivity tools.
5. Presentation & Demo – 10 points  
Clarity of the 5-minute video and the live finalist pitch. Judges look for a clear problem statement, a focused demo of the working product, and a coherent explanation of what was built during the hackathobn.
 
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$907 in prizes University - 1st Place
$122 in cash 1 winner
University - 2nd Place
$73 in cash 1 winner
University - 3rd Place
$49 in cash 1 winner
Corporate - 1st Place
$246 in cash 1 winner
Corporate - 2nd Place
$122 in cash 1 winner
Corporate - 3rd Place
$49 in cash 1 winner
Sign In With Chutes
$246 in cash 1 winner
Devpost Achievements
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Abel Chin

Judging Criteria
Technical Execution
How well the project is built. Judges look at code quality, architecture, completeness, and whether the demo actually works end-to-end. A working MVP beats a polished idea that doesn't run. Use of Chutes
Mandatory criterion – projects that do not use Chutes as their compute provider are disqualified. Within that floor, judges score depth and creativity of the integration. Innovation & Creativity
Originality of the idea and the approach. Judges reward projects that take a fresh angle on the productivity theme rather than reproducing existing tools. Novelty in the problem framing counts as much as novelty in the solution. Impact & Relevance to Theme
How well the project addresses "productivity solutions for students, corporates, or general public." Judges assess whether there's a real user, a clear pain point, and evidence the solution actually moves the needle.

Apply for funding for research into accelerating and advancing nuclear science including decommissioning relevant to Fukushima and Sellafield. This programme aims to support one to two projects.
Projects can be up to £593,750 at 100% full economic cost (FEC). Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) will fund 80% of the FEC to £475,000.
Projects must start on 1 January 2027 and will have a duration of up to 36 months.
EPSRC will only fund the UK component of the research.
You must:
be a UK-based researcher employed by an eligible research organisation collaborate with Japanese researchers

Welcome to the Hack-A-Agent Hackathon!
Are you ready to dive into the world of Artificial Superintelligence? We are thrilled to invite all creators, problem-solvers, and tech enthusiasts to build the next generation of AI tools.
Whether you are a seasoned developer or a complete beginner taking your first steps into tech, you are highly encouraged to participate! We believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives.
Requirements
The Challenge & Steps to Participate To successfully participate and submit your project, you must follow these key steps:
Get Your Access & Free Credits: All participants are required to access the ASI:ONE API and platform through our official link. Click below to claim your free credits: Click Here to Access ASI:ONE & Get Free Credits
Develop: Build a project that solves a real-world problem.
Integrate ASI:ONE: You must either use an ASI:ONE API key within your project OR use ASI:ONE as a builder to create your solution.
Submit: Submit your project details on Unstop, clearly outlining how you utilized ASI:ONE to bring your idea to life.
Winning Criteria We are not looking for the most complex code; we are looking for vision! Projects will be judged entirely on:
Creativity: How unique, original, and inventive is your concept?
Problem-Solving: How effectively does your idea address and solve the problem you chose?
Prizes 1st Place: Logitech Keyboard 
2nd Place: Logitech Mouse 
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
2 non-cash prizes 1st Place: Logitech Keyboard
1 winner 1st Place: Logitech Keyboard worth of $50
2nd Place: Logitech Mouse
1 winner 1st Place: Logitech Keyboard worth of $30
Devpost Achievements
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Keshav giri
Organizer
Judging Criteria
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See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service.
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £32.8 million for collaborations developing the supply chain for quantum enabled sensing. This funding is from Innovate UK.
Eligibility summary
This competition is open to collaborations only.
To lead a collaborative project your organisation must be a UK registered business of any size. The consortium must contain at least one UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise claiming grant funding on this application.

ebChamp is an exciting web development and digital innovation competition that brings together creative minds, aspiring developers, designers, and technology enthusiasts to showcase their skills and transform ideas into impactful digital solutions.
Participants will collaborate, innovate, and compete to design and develop modern websites, web applications, and digital experiences that address real-world challenges. WebChamp provides a platform for learning, networking, teamwork, and pushing the boundaries of creativity and technical excellence.
Whether you're a beginner eager to learn or an experienced developer ready to demonstrate your expertise, WebChamp offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience, connect with like-minded individuals, and compete for recognition among the next generation of web innovators.
  Requirements
Submission Requirements To successfully participate in WebChamp, teams must submit the following before the deadline:
Required Deliverables ✅ Live Website or Web Application
A fully functional website or web-based solution that addresses the challenge statement.
✅ Source Code Repository
Provide access to your project source code through a Git repository (GitHub, GitLab, or similar platform).
✅ Project Presentation
A short presentation (PDF or PowerPoint) explaining:
Problem Statement Proposed Solution Key Features Technologies Used Future Improvements ✅ Project Documentation
Include:
Project Overview Installation/Setup Instructions Team Member Details References and Resources Used Technical Requirements The project must be developed during the competition period. All submitted work must be original. Open-source libraries and frameworks may be used with proper attribution. The application must be accessible and demonstrable to judges. The project should function without critical errors during evaluation. Submission Format Live Demo Link Git Repository Link Presentation File (PDF/PPT) Documentation File (PDF/Word) Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
3 non-cash prizes Certification of Excellence
3 winners 1st Place – Gold Certificate of Excellence
Certification of Excellence
3 winners 2nd Place – Silver Certificate of Excellence
Certification of Excellence
3 winners 3rd Place – Bronze Certificate of Excellence
Devpost Achievements
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H.A.Abhishek Parindya Hettiarachchi
Undergraduate at NSBM Green University
Judging Criteria
Innovation & Creativity (25%)
Originality of the idea Creative approach to solving the problem Uniqueness and innovation of the solution Functionality & Performance (25%)
Completeness of the project Reliability and stability Efficient performance and responsiveness User Interface & User Experience (20%)
Visual appeal and design quality Ease of navigation and usability Accessibility and overall user experience Technical Implementation (20%)
Quality of code and architecture Effective use of technologies, frameworks, and tools Technical complexity and problem-solving ability Impact & Practicality (10%)
Relevance to real-world needs Potential for future development and scalability Overall value provided to users Bonus Considerations
Exceptional teamwork and collaboration Outstanding presentation and demonstration Innovative use of modern web technologies Strong documentation and project organization

Apply for funding to form world‑leading partnerships with collaborators in Japan in the field of Advanced Connectivity Technologies.
Your application must involve researchers from both Japan and UK.
UK applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. Japanese applicants must be eligible for NICT funding.
You may request up to £897,000 (80% full economic cost (FEC)) for the UK component and up to ¥200 million for Japan components.
The duration of the award can be up to a maximum of three years.
Submit an Expression of interest if you intend to submit a joint UK-Japan proposal to this funding opportunity.
The full funding opportunity is expected to open in July 2026 and the information may change. More information will be available on this page then.

We are back! Following the great success of AnimalHack 2025, 2024, and 2023, we are excited to invite you to this year's edition: AnimalHack 2026.

Website: https://animalhack.org/
Discord: https://discord.gg/ZBbTxuxND2
Email: animalhack1@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animal.hack
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/18105021/

AnimalHack is a student-led online hackathon for anyone interested in animals, animal welfare, or human-animal relationships. Projects may focus on pets, service and assistance animals, farm animals, wildlife, or the environments in which animals live.

AnimalHack invites you to identify animal-related needs and challenges and develop a creative, technology-based solution.

Entry is free. You may work individually or in teams at any time before the project submission deadline. No previous hackathon experience is required.
AnimalHack is supported by Binnovative, a nonprofit organization in Massachusetts.
Event Overview
Format: Fully online 
Entry fee: Free

Participation: Individuals and teams
Eligibility: Open to participants of all ages and technical backgrounds. No previous hackathon experience is required.

Project period: Participants may work on their projects at any time before the submission deadline.

Project submission deadline: 12pm on September 12 (Sat), 2026, EST

Presentation registration deadline: 12pm on September 12 (Sat), 2026, EST

Online project presentations: September 13 (Sun), 2026, EST

Awards: 15+ awards recognize projects across a wide range of categories

Publication opportunity: Selected participants will be invited to publish chapters about their projects in the Binnovative Innovation Book series. 

Merchandise: For a memory of your innovation! Purchases of official merch will help AnimalHack keep running. 
Expected Project Topics
Expected project topics include, but are not limited to: 
* Improving animal welfare and quality of life
* Supporting pet owners, caregivers, veterinarians, and animal-service professionals
* Supporting animal behavior, enrichment, training, and human-animal communication
* Supporting animal shelters, rescues, and foster programs
* Improving animal adoption, matching, outreach, and post-adoption support
* Reuniting lost pets with their families and preventing animals from becoming lost
* Monitoring and improving the environments in which animals live
* Supporting responsible animal agriculture, husbandry, and aquaculture
* Advancing humane and sustainable food-system innovation
* Monitoring, tracking, conserving, and protecting wildlife
* Promoting safe and humane coexistence between people and wildlife
* Preventing animal abuse, cruelty, poaching, and wildlife trafficking
* Improving accessibility and support involving service or assistance animals
* Educating the public about animals, ecosystems, and responsible animal care
Solutions can take many forms, including apps, games, social platforms, web sites/services, devices, sensors, robots, computer vision, data analysis, predictive models, visualization, data collection and management, educational resources, and 3D modeling/printing. 
Book Publication
We will publish a book that features the projects presented at AnimalHack 2026. Selected participants will be invited to extend their project abstracts and publish them as book chapters. We are planning to publish this book through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. See the books published in the prior editions of AnimalHack:
* AnimalHack 2023 book
* AnimalHack 2024 book
* AnimalHack 2025 book
Organizers
* Naomi McCreary
* Hanna Suzuki (Co-chair)
* Alyssa Yasuhara (Co-chair)
* Rimi Yoshikawa
Requirements
Project Work
AnimalHack is a “flexible” online hackathon. You can work on your project anytime before the deadline.
Project Submission
Complete ALL of the following 3 requirements:
Submit your project to Devpost by 12pm on September 12 (Sat), EST. Register your project presentation through the designated Google Form by 12pm on September 12 (Sat), EST. Deliver a project presentation online on September 13 (Sun), EST. The deadlines are firm. No extensions will be given. Failure to meet all 3 requirements will disqualify you (and your team) for award consideration.
The form for presentation registration will be shared in the AnimalHack 2026 channel in Discord. You will be asked to provide:
* Presenter name and contact information
* Country of residence (time zone)
* Project title
* Project abstract (brief one-paragraph project description)
* Publicly accessible link to your project
The project link may direct to a code repository such as GitHub, a shared storage such as Google Drive, a live application, or another publicly accessible location. The link must provide evidence of your project’s actual outcome—not only a description or proposal.
We will use this link to verify the actual outcome of your work and confirm its relevance to AnimalHack. Please note that we will not schedule your presentation if we cannot access or verify your actual work.
Project Presentation
We will announce the schedule of project presentations (i.e. what time each presentation starts) by early morning of September 13 (Sun), EST. A Zoom link will be shared in the AnimalHack 2026 channel in Discord.
In our current plan, we will kick off at 10am on September 13 (Sun), EST. However, we may adjust this to accommodate presenters in different time zones.
You will have 10 minutes in total for your presentation, including approx. 3 minutes for QAs with the judges and other participants.
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
12 non-cash prizes Grand Prize
1 winner - Certificate of achievement
- Will be invited to publish a book chapter about the project (priceless achievement!).
2nd Place
1 winner - Certificate of achievement
- Will be invited to publish a book chapter about the project (priceless achievement!)
3rd Place
1 winner - Certificate of achievement
- Will be invited to publish a book chapter about the project (priceless achievement!).
Honorable Mention
3 winners - Certificate of achievement
- Will be invited to publish a book chapter about the project (priceless achievement!).
Excellence in Innovation Award
1 winner - Certificate of achievement
- Will be invited to publish a book chapter about the project (priceless achievement!).
Excellence in Research Award
1 winner - Certificate of achievement
- Will be invited to publish a book chapter about the project (priceless achievement!).
Excellence in Creativity Award
1 winner - Certificate of achievement
- Will be invited to publish a book chapter about the project (priceless achievement!).
Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award
1 winner - Certificate of achievement
- Will be invited to publish a book chapter about the project (priceless achievement!).
Excellence in Social Impact Award
1 winner - Certificate of achievement
- Will be invited to publish a book chapter about the project (priceless achievement!).
Excellence in Team Work Award
1 winner - Certificate of achievement
- Will be invited to publish a book chapter about the project (priceless achievement!).
Emerging Talent Award
1 winner - Certificate of achievement
- Will be invited to publish a book chapter about the project (priceless achievement!).
Key Contributor Award
1 winner - Certificate of achievement
- Will be invited to publish a book chapter about the project (priceless achievement!).
Devpost Achievements
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Yuma Karube

Banri Ouchi

Sarasa Ouchi

AnimalHack Advisory Board

Judging Criteria
Impact
How much impact (quality and quantity) can this project have? Does it solve a big problem or a small problem? Will it inspire or help many or a few? Creativity and innovation
How original is this project? Does it introduce a new idea, combine existing ideas in a creative way, or significantly improve an existing solution? Execution
How successfully is the idea developed into a functional, demonstrable, or well-supported outcome? Presentation
How clearly and effectively did the participant or team explain the problem, the importance of the project, the proposed solution, and the project’s results?

About the Challenge Build an innovative solution that solves a real-world problem using technology. Whether you're passionate about AI, web development, mobile apps, cybersecurity, or cloud computing, this challenge is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, technical skills, and teamwork.
Participants are encouraged to develop projects that create meaningful impact, improve user experiences, or address industry and community challenges. The focus is on innovation, problem-solving, and delivering a functional prototype within the hackathon timeframe.
Requirements
What to Build Create a project that addresses a real-world challenge through technology. Your solution can be a web application, mobile app, AI-powered tool, cybersecurity solution, cloud-based platform, or any other innovative product. Focus on solving a meaningful problem, delivering a great user experience, and demonstrating technical creativity.
Participants are encouraged to build projects that are functional, impactful, and scalable. Both beginner-friendly and advanced solutions are welcome.
What to Submit Please submit the following:
Project name and brief description
Team member details
GitHub repository link
Live demo or deployment link (if available)
A short demo video (3–5 minutes)
Presentation or documentation explaining your solution
Details of the technologies and tools used
Clear instructions on how to run or test the project
Make sure all submissions are completed before the deadline. Incomplete submissions may not be eligible for judging. 🚀
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
1 non-cash prize Membership
1 winner Internship
Devpost Achievements
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Jha Suraj Kumar

Judging Criteria
Innovation & Creativity
Originality of the idea Unique approach to solving the problem Creative use of technology Technical Implementation
Quality and functionality of the solution Technical complexity and execution Effective use of tools, frameworks, and technologies Impact & Problem Solving
Relevance of the problem being addressed Potential real-world impact Effectiveness of the proposed solution