Requirements

What to Build

Participants will engage in forming solutions to problem statements relating to the theme given below. You are free to create solutions without any restrictions as long as they help create real impact related to:

1) UN SDG 2 - Zero Hunger (goal: to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition andd promote sustainable agriculture.

2) UN SDG 4 - Quality Education (goal: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all)

3) UN SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation (goal: ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all) 

Let your imagination loose! All entries are welcome!

What to Submit

Particiapants will have to submit their solutions and attach a comprehensive video presenting it on devpost by the deadline of 15th April

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Prizes

21,000+ in prizes
+ other prizes
Grand Prize
7,000 in cash
1 winner

Top 10 winners each receive a free .xyz domain — launch your project with a real web presence! (valued at $150)
1,400 in cash
10 winners

The top 10 winning teams will each receive one free .xyz domain — perfect for deploying and showcasing your Hyperbloom project beyond the hackathon.

1:1 Entrepreneurial Mentorship session with experts from Y2Labs
1 winner

Win a 1:1 Zoom mentorship session with experts from Y2 Entrepreneurship Labs! Walk the team through your idea, get expert feedback on your solution, target audience, and go-to-market plan, and leave with a clear roadmap for your next steps as a student entrepreneur.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

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Sanjoy Sarkar

Sanjoy Sarkar
Senior Vice President, Senior Director - Application Development and Support @ First Citizens Bank

Judging Criteria

  • Clarity
    Is the problem and solution clearly explained and easy to understand?
  • Innovation
    Is the idea original or a fresh take on solving the problem?
  • Impact Potential
    Can the solution create meaningful real-world impact?
  • Feasibility
    Can the solution be realistically built and implemented?
  • Relevance to Theme
    Does the project strongly align with the selected UN SDG?
  • Presentation
    Is the pitch clear, engaging, and well-structured?

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