Dates

- Hackathon Start (Build Begins): **June 1**
- Submission Period: **June 1 – June 30**
- Judging Period: **July 1 – July 10 (rolling evaluation)**
- Winners Announcement: **July 11**

Eligibility

- This hackathon is open to **students worldwide**
- Participants must be currently enrolled in a school, college, or university
- Individuals or teams are allowed (team size: 1–4 members recommended)
- Participants must comply with Devpost community guidelines

Project and Submission Requirements

- All projects must be **original work**
- Projects must be created during the hackathon period
- Use of open-source tools, APIs, and frameworks is allowed
- Submissions must include:
- Demo video (2–3 minutes)
- Project description
- Project link (if available)
- Source code repository (if applicable)

Incomplete submissions may be disqualified.

Prizes

- Digital certificates (Winner, Runner-up, Finalist)
- Public recognition (Devpost + social media)
- Feature showcase of top projects
- Verified certifications for all participants

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

- 💡 Innovation & Creativity (20%)
- ⚙️ Technical Implementation (25%)
- 🌍 Real-world Impact (25%)
- 🎨 UI/UX Design (15%)
- 🎤 Presentation & Demo (15%)

Judging will be conducted by a panel of organizers and invited reviewers.

The decisions of the judges are final and binding.