💡 About the Event

The Good Vibes Hackathon is a three-day creative coding event built around one core idea: vibe coding. It’s not just about solving a problem, it’s about building projects that blend tech, design, and creativity to make life more positive, connected, and fun.

In partnership with Canadian University Dubai, NordVPN, UniBee, and more, we aim to help you prototype ideas that channel good energy into real impact.

💰 Prizes & Opportunities

With over $3,000 in prizes, mentorship sessions, and post-event incubation opportunities. The Good Vibes Hackathon will give its winners the chance to push their ideas beyond the event, turning projects into potential startups and apps.

⚡ What Makes It Different

Tool: Vibe Coding. Use generative AI to design and shape code in new, intuitive, and imaginative ways. Instead of writing line after line of syntax, participants explore how AI can amplify human creativity

Community: An inclusive, beginner-friendly space encouraging experimentation.

Impact: The best projects don’t stop at the demo. We help teams refine, test, and deploy.

ℹ️ Learn More

To learn more about the hackathon, visit our website at: https://www.goodvibeshackathon.com/

Requirements

🛠️ What to Build

Unleash Your Creativity with Vibe Coding!

Build a working project that solves a real-world problem using generative AI coding tools. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this is your chance to turn ideas into reality.

Your Project Should:

  • ✨ Address a meaningful challenge by answering one of our problem statements
  • 🤖 Leverage AI tools (like Cursor, Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to accelerate development
  • 🎯 Demonstrate creativity and innovation
  • 💡 Be functional with core features implemented
  • 🌟 Showcase your unique perspective and problem-solving approach

 

📤 What to Submit

Required Submissions:

1. Project Code 💻 Submit your project repository through one of these options:

  • GitHub repository link (public or with access granted)
  • Replit project link
  • ZIP file containing your complete source code

2. Project Description 📝 Include in your submission:

  • Project Name - What's it called?
  • Problem Statement - What challenge does it solve?
  • Solution Overview - How does your project work?
  • Tech Stack - What tools and AI assistants did you use?
  • Key Features - What makes your project special?

3. Demo Video 🎥 [Optional but Highly Recommended!] Create a short video (1-3 minutes) showcasing:

  • How to run your application
  • Key features and functionality in action
  • What makes your project unique
  • Your development journey and challenges overcome

Submission Methods: 

  • A dedicated Microsoft Forms link will be released on November 26th, 2025
  • DevPost's Submission System (to be opened on November 26th, 2025)

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$400 in prizes
1st Place
$200 in cash
1 winner

Perks for each member of the team:
- 1-year subscriptions to NordVPN, NordPass, NordProtect, and Incogni
- 3-month access and €200 credit for nexos.ai
- 1 GB of free data for Saily
- 3-month Unibee access with potential post-hackathon partnership
- $25 AoPS gift card

($500/winner in valuation)

2nd Place
$135 in cash
1 winner

Perks for each member of the team:
- 3-month UniBee access with potential post-hackathon partnership
- 3-month access and €200 credit for nexos.ai
- $25 AoPS gift card

($100/winner in valuation)

3rd Place
$65 in cash
1 winner

Perks for each member of the team:
- 3-month UniBee access with potential post-hackathon partnership
- 3-month access and €200 credit for nexos.ai
- $25 AoPS gift card

($100/winner in valuation)

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Aymane Laaidi

Aymane Laaidi
GVH Co-Founder

Zeineldin Fahmy

Zeineldin Fahmy
GVH Co-Founder

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation & Creativity (30 points)
    How original and imaginative is your project? We're looking for fresh ideas, unique approaches, and creative problem-solving. Does your project stand out? Did you take risks and explore unconventional solutions or creative uses of AI?
  • Technical Execution (25 points)
    How well does your project work? We're assessing code quality, functionality, and effective use of AI tools. Is your project complete, polished, and reliable? Does it demonstrate technical skill?
  • Impact & Usefulness (25 points)
    Does your project correctly address the selected problem statement? We're evaluating how well your solution tackles the challenge, its practical value, and real-world applicability. Does it have potential to scale or make a meaningful impact?
  • Documentation & Demo (20 points)
    How well is your project documented and demonstrated? We're evaluating the clarity of your project description, quality of your demo video or walkthrough (if provided), code documentation, and how effectively you communicate what you built and why.

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