Welcome to DevHacks 2025 – Arizona State University’s Premiere student-led hackathon! 🚀

This isn’t just another hackathon. DevHacks is where innovation meets execution, bringing together hackers, builders, and founders under one roof to create game-changing projects. Whether you’re coding your first app, building a scrappy prototype, or pitching a full startup idea, DevHacks is the place to test your skills, grow your network, and build something amazing.

Over 300 students will come together for 24 hours of hacking, mentoring, workshops, and community building, with plenty of snacks, caffeine, and energy to fuel your ideas. What makes DevHacks truly different is the network you’ll build: you’ll meet startup founders, industry veterans, investors, and mentors who can open doors to internships, jobs, and even funding for your projects. Beyond prizes, DevHacks is designed to help your ideas grow into real-world opportunities.

About the Challenge

This year’s challenge is simple but bold: build something that solves real problems, inspires creativity, and pushes boundaries. Whether you’re tackling technical innovation or developing a startup idea with market potential, your project will be evaluated on innovation, execution, impact, and presentation.

Prize Tracks 🎉

Hacker Track – Focus on technical innovation, creativity, and execution. Build projects that impress through code, design, and functionality.
Special Categories (Hacker Track only)
- Best Use of AI Personas
- Hiring & Recruiting Innovation
- Scam Prevention Solution
- Best use of Supermemory
Startup Track – Centered on viability, market strategy, and pitching. Convince the judges your idea could launch tomorrow.
Clozyt Track - Build a clothing recommendation algorithm that works on swiping right on something you like and left on dislike.

Winners in each track and category will be awarded cash prizes, sponsor swag, and exclusive opportunities to take their projects further.

Requirements

What to Build

Create something innovative, creative, and impactful during the 24-hour hackathon.

Hacker Track → Focus on building a working technical prototype (innovative software, hardware, or both)
Special Hacker Prizes → Eligible projects can also compete in AI Personas, Hiring & Recruiting, Scam Prevention, or Best use of Supermemory.
Startup Track → Focus on a viable startup concept with an MVP/prototype, pitch deck, and GTM.
Clozyt Track → Build a clothing recommendation algorithm (teams of up to 2).

All projects must be new and developed during the hackathon, except for the Startup Track wherein hackers can bring their in their startups, make significant progress on it during the time of the hackthon - document it, present and pitch it to the judges.

What to Submit

Each team must submit on Devpost:

A working demo (GitHub repo; optional live link).
A 2–3 min video explaining the project, problem, and solution.
A short write-up on Devpost (problem, solution, innovation).
Track selection (Hacker, Startup, Clozyt, and optional prize categories).
(Optional) Screenshots, pitch deck, or supporting docs.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$1,850+ in prizes

+ other prizes

Hacker Track 1st Prize

1 winner

Gaming Monitor.
Awarded to the most innovative, impactful, and technically outstanding hack.

Hacker Track 2nd Prize

1 winner

Gaming Keyboard.
Recognizing strong execution and creativity with impressive technical depth.

Hacker Track 3rd Prize

1 winner

Gaming Mouse.
For a well-rounded project that demonstrates innovation and solid implementation.

Best Use of AI Personas

1 winner

Anker Power Bank.
For the team that integrates AI personas in the most creative and meaningful way.

Simplifying Hiring & Recruiting

1 winner

Anker Speaker.
Awarded to a project that streamlines or improves the hiring process.

Preventing Scams & Cyber Threats

1 winner

Anker Headphones.
For the best solution tackling fraud, scams, or cybersecurity threats.

Best Use of Supermemory

1 winner

4 × $50 Amazon Gift Cards + $10,000 in Supermemory API Credits
Recognizing the most effective and creative integration of Supermemory’s API.

Clozyt Track

1 winner

$750 Cash Prize and Paid Internship Opportunity.
Awarded to the best clothing recommendation algorithm showcasing accuracy, creativity, and usability.

Startup Track 1st Prize

$750 in cash

1 winner

Startup Track 2nd Prize

$600 in cash

1 winner

Startup Track 3rd Prize

$500 in cash

1 winner

Judges

Dhravya Shah
Supermemory AI

Evan Barnes
Solisa AI

Raghav Bansal
Clozyt.

Danny Minutillo
NAV Robotics

Aryash Dubey
Binsr

Ryan Moorehouse
Ruck

Sami Mian
ASU & AZNN

Dylan Thorton
Ridge Valley Co

Mat Sherman
Mat Capital

Judging Criteria

Hacker Track
Judging Rubric and its Weightage: Innovation & Creativity (25%), Technical Execution (25%), Impact & Usefulness (20%), Presentation & Demo (15%), UI/UX & Design (15%).
Startup Track
Judging Rubric and its Weightage: Startup Viability (25%), Prototype / MVP (20%), Innovation & Differentiation (20%), Pitch Quality (20%), Market Strategy (15%).
Clozyt Track
Judging Rubric and its Weightage: Accuracy (20%), Adaptability (20%), Innovation (20%), Preference Balancing (20%), Usability (20%). More Details here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14YFXTKLjx_kO2OBhuunc1Jg1EOTDJlkd/view?usp=sharing

Questions? Email the hackathon manager