Welcome to Hello World 2025. Hello World is a 24-hour coding marathon where you can turn your ideas into reality. Our mission is to empower students who are just starting their journey in tech. To foster a truly welcoming atmosphere, this event is built for newcomers, ensuring a level playing field for everyone to learn, experiment, and bring their first idea to life.
Requirements
Please make sure you have read and understood the submission rules for Hello World listed below. Submissions that violate these rules will be not be considered.
1. Projects submitted for Hello World 2025 must have been started during the event. Submissions of old projects are not permitted.
2. No cross submissions will be allowed at Hello World (ie. submissions to/from other hackathons).
3. Repositories for your code must be public (ie. GitHub, Dropbox, Google Drive).
4. Every member on the Devpost submission must be registered for Hello World.
5. We will not allow Hello World hackers to participate on multiple teams and create multiple submissions.
What to Submit
1. Repository link
2. Project demo URL (if applicable)
3. Devpost description
4. Any photos or additional media
Hacking ends on Sunday, Septemer 21, at 12:00 PM EST. Projects must be submitted no later than Sunday, September 21, at 12:00 PM EST.
Prizes
Black Track 1st Place
LG 34" Curved WQHD VA Black Monitor with Built-in Speaker, (3440x1440) 100Hz, 5ms, Ultrawide MyView Streaming, Airplay2, Magic Remote, 34SR65QC-B WebOS 2024 Model
Black Track 2nd Place
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones with Mic for Phone-Call and Alexa Voice Control
Black Track 3rd Place
Amazon Echo Dot
Gold Track 1st Place
TMY 1080P Full HD Portable Mini Projector, Upgraded Bluetooth Movie Projector with Screen, Compatible with TV Stick Smartphone/HDMI/USB, Indoor & Outdoor Use
Gold Track 2nd Place
JBL Clip 5 - Ultra-Portable, Waterproof & Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker, Big Pro Sound with Punchy bass, Integrated Carabiner, Up to 12 Hours of Play
Gold Track 3rd Place
Amazon Echo Dot
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Tanay Gondil
President, Hello World
Shreyas Viswanathan
Treasurer, Hello World
Ethan Li
Organizer, Hello World
Nathan Miller
Organizer, Hello World
Kayshav Bhardwaj
Organizer, Hello World
Abdul Wajid Arikattayil
Organizer, Hello World
Srithitha Kurapari
Organizer, Hello World
Anubhuti Mittal
Organizer, Hello World
Akash Ravandhu
Organizer, Hello World
Dhanushri Jayaraman
Organizer, Hello World
Devansh Khandelwal
Organizer, Hello World
Shivam Rastogi
Organizer, Hello World
Lalitha Chandolu
Organizer, Hello World
Harshu Varanasi
Organizer, Hello World
Ojas Chaturvedi
Organizer, Hello World
Judging Criteria
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Idea
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Scalability of Idea
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Presentation & Communication
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Creativity & Wow
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Functionality
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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