About The Challenge

The wait is over... TikTok TechJam is back!

TikTok TechJam 2025 aims to provide students in Singapore with a platform to come together to break boundaries, unleash creativity, and showcase their coding capabilities as they build solutions for real-world problems and drive innovation. Through workshops, students will also have the chance to learn more about our teams and be inspired by the key technologies TikTok uses to drive product development.

For more information, read the TikTok TechJam 2025 Information Document (https://bit.ly/TikTokTechJam2025Info)

 

Key Dates

  • 24 August: Early Bird Registration Deadline
  • 27 August, 12pm: Problem Statements Released to Public
  • 27 August, 1.30pm-5.30pm: Tech Workshops (Webinars)
  • 28 August, 9am to 31 August, 9am: 72-Hour Challenge & Project Submissions
  • 31 August, 9am: Project Submissions Deadline
  • 9 September: Announcement of Finalist Teams
  • 12 September, 9am-6pm: TikTok TechJam 2025 Final Round & Prize Presentation @ TikTok Singapore

 

Register Now

To successfully register for the hackathon, you need to register on BOTH links below:  

 

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Requirements

  • Build or update a working solution that addresses the various problem statements to be released.

  • Include a text description that should explain the features and functionality of the project, and also include:

    • Development tools used to build the project
    • APIs used in the project
    • Assets used in the project
    • Libraries used in the project
    • The relevant problem statement 

  • Include a link to the team's public Github repository with Readme

  • Include a demonstration video of the project. The video portion of the submission:

    • should be less than three (3) minutes
    • should include footage that shows the project functioning on the device for which it was built
    • must be uploaded to and made publicly visible on YouTube, and a link to the video must be provided in the text description; and
    • must not include third party trademarks, or copyrighted music or other material unless the Entrant has permission to use such material.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$22,500 in prizes
1st Place
$10,000 in cash
1 winner

2nd Place
$5,000 in cash
1 winner

3rd Place
$3,000 in cash
1 winner

4th Place
$2,000 in cash
1 winner

5th Place
$2,000 in cash
1 winner

People's Choice Award
$500 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Zhihan Chen

Zhihan Chen
BRIC

Dunke Zhou

Dunke Zhou
BRIC

Yi Hao Puah

Yi Hao Puah
BRIC

Juzheng Zhang

Juzheng Zhang
BRIC

Haoqi Wu

Haoqi Wu
Research Engineer

Yonggil Choi

Yonggil Choi
Technology Evangelist

Yongjun Zhao

Yongjun Zhao
Research Scientist

Junyu Yue

Junyu Yue
Client Architecture

Qingying Zhu

Qingying Zhu
Client Architecture

Jethro Zhang

Jethro Zhang
Global Live

Chen Lu

Chen Lu
Global Live

Kyle Xiong

Kyle Xiong
Global Live

Qianhan Ye

Qianhan Ye
Backend Engineer

Lichao Ye

Lichao Ye
PDPO

Xuan Huang
Lynx

Mitchell Yue

Mitchell Yue
Lynx

Ray Zhang

Ray Zhang
Lynx

Shouqun Liu

Shouqun Liu
Lynx

Yiran Huang

Yiran Huang
TikTok Engineering

Minshen Lu

Minshen Lu
TikTok Engineering

Luna Deng

Luna Deng
Opensource Operation

Phyllis Chua

Phyllis Chua
Early Careers

Judging Criteria

  • Completeness & Execution
    The project demonstrates a working prototype that brings the core concept to life. Key features are implemented effectively, and the solution delivers a smooth, usable experience even if it's not fully polished.
  • Technical Quality
    The solution reflects solid engineering practices. Code is well-structured and demonstrates thoughtful use of tools, frameworks, and technologies. Attention is paid to aspects like performance, security, and scalability where appropriate.
  • Innovation & Creativity
    The project stands out for its originality. It introduces a novel idea, a unique approach to solving the problem, or a fresh twist on existing solutions. Creativity is evident in both concept and execution.
  • Problem Fit & Value
    The solution clearly aligns with the problem statement and tackles it in a meaningful way. It offers tangible value to users or stakeholders and demonstrates a strong understanding of the core challenge.
  • Impact Potential
    The project has the potential to make a significant difference. It shows promise for real-world application, with potential for scale, reach, and long-term usefulness beyond the hackathon context.

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