🚀 The return of MelbourneHack 2025! 🎉
This time we’re bringing you 3 tracks, 2 workshops, and a chance to pitch as one of our finalists 🏆. For each of the 3 tracks, a problem statement will be released during the opening ceremony 🎤, which teams will have to address for their chosen track. Whether you’re aiming to hone your hackathon skills 💻 or eager to compete in one of the biggest hackathons in Melbourne 🌆, sign up now for FREE registration via our link in bio 🔗.
👥 Teams: 1-4 members per team (participants do not have to be UniMelb students, but must register for the event and sign up for a HackMelbourne membership – link in bio).
📅 Opening Ceremony (Fri 29th August)
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: The Malaysian Theatre, Glyn Davis B1
💡 Coding Hub Day (Sat 30th August)
Time: 11am – 4pm
Location: Old Arts Building Level 1 (Rooms 152 & 155)
Food provided! 🍕
📌 Submissions due: Mon 1st September, 11:59pm
📌 Judging finalised: ~Wed 3rd September
🏁 Closing Ceremony & Finalist Pitching (Sat 6th September)
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Location: The Malaysian Theatre, Glyn Davis B1
💸 This event is FREE for HackMelbourne members (whether or not you’re a UniMelb student – link in bio).
🎥 Can’t make the opening or closing ceremonies in person? No worries! Both will be livestreamed 📡 with links released on our official HackMelbourne Discord server (link in bio).
Requirements
How to Submit Your Project on Devpost
All hackathon projects must be submitted via Devpost. Follow these steps to get set up and ready:
1. Create a Devpost Account
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Go to https://devpost.com
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Click Sign Up (top right).
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You can sign up with GitHub, LinkedIn, or email.
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Fill in your profile (name, photo, bio).
2. Join the MelbourneHack 2025 Devpost Page
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Visit the MelbourneHack 2025 Devpost event link (we’ll provide it in Discord and at the Opening Ceremony).
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Click Join Hackathon.
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Make sure you’re logged in with your Devpost account.
3. Form or Join a Team
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Teams can be 1–4 members.
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Once you’ve joined the hackathon on Devpost:
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Go to the Participants tab.
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Invite teammates using their Devpost usernames or emails.
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Confirm your team formation before you submit.
4. Prepare Your Submission
When your project is ready, click Submit Project on the hackathon page. You’ll be asked to provide:
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Project name
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Description
- Chosen track
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Demo: video submission showing most/all the features of their app (under 5 mins)
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Product: a GitHub link/ link to hosted website/ apk/ exe...
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Team members: including team members’ student ID and contact emails
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Register for First Year Team (if eligible) in submission
5. Submit Before the Deadline
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Final submission deadline: Monday 1st September, 11:59pm (AEST)
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Late submissions won’t be accepted, so aim to finish early.
Prizes
Healthcare Track Winner
Sustainability Track Winner
Education Track Winner
Best First Year Team
Best Runner Up
Minigame A
Minigame B
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Hacklog
HackMelbourne
Judging Criteria
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Relevance
How well does the product address the problem statement? Does it stay focused on solving the right issue? -
UI/UX
Is the product visually appealing, easy to navigate, and responsive? Does the overall user experience feel smooth and intuitive? -
Platform Choice
Was the chosen platform (web, mobile, desktop, etc.) a good fit for the product? Does the solution make effective use of the platform’s strengths? -
Usefulness
Is this something people would actually want or need? Does it solve a real problem or offer clear value? -
Innovation
How fresh or unique is the idea? Is it a new take on an existing solution or something that hasn’t been done before?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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