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Open to everyone!

πŸ’° Prize Pool: TBA

🌍 Theme: Tech for Change

 

❓ WHAT YOU’RE BUILDING

Real solutions to real problems. Web apps, mobile tools, AI tools - whatever solves a genuine challenge.

You'll ship something real - functional code, working prototypes, solutions that actually work.

 

🀷 WHY JOIN?

- πŸ† Win prizes + recognition

- Cash prizes (TBA), certificates, and featured coverage on LinkedIn/Instagram.

- πŸ’Ό A portfolio project that stands out

- 🧠 Learn by shipping

- 🀝 Find your people

This is your chance to build something that matters. Whether you're solving climate issues, improving education, tackling healthcare challenges, or addressing social inequalities - if it creates positive change, we want to see it.

Your ideas can become real solutions. This is where it starts.

 

πŸ“… Key Dates 

Registrations OpenNovember 14 at 9:00PM GMT+5:30

Submission DeadlineDecember 31 at 11:45PM GMT+5:30

Judging StartsJanuary 01 at 7:30AM GMT+5:30

Judging EndsJanuary 23 at 3:30AM GMT+5:30

Winners AnnouncedJanuary 23 at 7:30PM GMT+5:30

Requirements

Join the discord: https://discord.gg/tyna9bjWPj (Required)

Description (300-600 words) - What you built, the problem it solves, who it helps

Link - GitHub repo or live demo

Team info - Solo or squad, list everyone

Tech stack - Be transparent about all tools used

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Prizes

5 non-cash prizes
1st Place
1 winner

2-year VIP membership to CodeCrafters (Worth $720)
+
CleanShot X Basic lifetime license with 1 year of updates (Worth $29)
+
A certificate shows that you are the 1st place winner of Aethra Global Hackathon 2025

2nd Place
1 winner

1-year VIP membership to CodeCrafters (Worth $360)
+
CleanShot X Basic lifetime license with 1 year of updates (Worth $29)
+
A certificate shows that you are the 2nd place winner of Aethra Global Hackathon 2025

3rd Place
1 winner

6-Month VIP membership to CodeCrafters (Worth $180)
+
CleanShot X Basic lifetime license with 1 year of updates (Worth $29)
+
A certificate shows that you are the 3rd place winner of Aethra Global Hackathon 2025

4th Place
1 winner

A certificate shows that you are the 4th place winner of Aethra Global Hackathon 2025

5th Place
1 winner

A certificate shows that you are the 5th place winner of Aethra Global Hackathon 2025

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

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Aaryan Mulaye

Aaryan Mulaye
President @ AETHRA

Arnav Chhajed

Arnav Chhajed
Lead Organizer @ AETHRA

Mohak Rajendra
Senior Technical Lead Engineer @ Google

Deep Shah
Founding engineer and Chief architect at Socratic AI | Software Engineer @ Meta

Prakshal Doshi

Prakshal Doshi
Software Development Engineer @ Apple

Saurabh Kakkar
Director, Basel Data Repository @ Santander Bank

Praneetha Kotla

Praneetha Kotla
Lead Robotic Process Automation Developer, ERP Smartlabs

Suresh K Palus

Suresh K Palus
Lead Software Engineer, Paramount+

Samaresh Kumar Singh

Samaresh Kumar Singh
Principal Engineer, HP Inc

Rohit Gupta

Rohit Gupta
Senior Software Architect | Senior Member IEEE

Saumya Tyagi
IEEE Senior Member | Staff Software Engineer, Coupang

Ankit Hemant Lade
Principal Data Scientist at Ascentt Systems Inc

Kaushik Sivakumar
Software Engineer | ex-Zillow | ex-Intuit

Manish Shah

Manish Shah
Senior Manager of Software Development @ eBay Inc

Sai Karthik Baira

Sai Karthik Baira
IS Business Analyst

Nicoy Morrison

Nicoy Morrison
Electrical Project Engineer at Helms Electric

Varinder Sharma

Varinder Sharma
Technical Manager at Nokia Networks USA

Vikas Mittal

Vikas Mittal
Principal Software Engineer at Walmart Global Tech

Judging Criteria

  • Clarity
    Is the idea clearly explained and easy to understand?
  • Innovation
    Is it fresh, bold, or creatively reimagined?
  • Impact Potential
    Could it solve a real problem or inspire change?
  • Feasibility
    Can it be realistically developed or implemented?
  • Presentation
    Is the pitch deck engaging, confident, and well-structured?

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