🧠 VirtuHack Empowering Education Through Innovation 📘 About the Challenge

VirtuHack is an online education-focused hackathon where technology meets learning. This is your opportunity to create solutions that improve the way we teach, learn, and connect in classrooms around the world.

We’re inviting students, educators, developers, and first-time hackers to bring fresh ideas to the world of EdTech. Whether you're building a tool for teachers, creating engaging learning apps, or improving accessibility in education — VirtuHack is your platform to make an impact.

Tracks you can explore:

  • AI in Education

  • Learning Accessibility

  • Gamified Education

  • Student Wellness & Productivity

  • Tools for Teachers

Bring your ideas to life and help shape the future of education!

🚀 Get Started

  1. Register here on Devpost to join VirtuHack.

  2. Form a team or go solo — collaboration is optional but encouraged.

  3. Pick a challenge track that inspires you.

  4. Build your project and submit it right here before the deadline.

All activities, updates, and submission details will be available on this Devpost page. No external platforms — everything you need is right here.

 

Requirements

🛠️ What to Build

Participants must build a functional prototype, tool, or solution that addresses a problem or opportunity in the field of education. Projects should align with at least one of the hackathon tracks, such as:

  • AI in Education

  • Learning Accessibility

  • Gamified Learning

  • Tools for Teachers

  • Student Productivity & Wellness

You can use any programming language, tools, or frameworks. Your solution can be a web app, mobile app, software tool, or any other tech-based project. The focus should be on innovation, relevance to education, and potential impact.

📤 What to Submit

To be eligible for judging, your submission on Devpost must include:

  1. Project Title and Description

    • A clear explanation of your project, what problem it solves, and how it works.

  2. Demo Video (Required)

    • A 2–3 minute video (hosted on YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) demonstrating your project in action.

    • Make sure to explain the key features and user flow.

  3. Working Code Repository (e.g., GitHub) (Optional)

    • Share a public link to your code repository.

    • Ensure it includes instructions to run or test the project.

  4. Screenshots or Mockups (Optional but recommended)

    • Upload visuals to help illustrate your project and user interface.

  5. Team Information

    • List all team members who worked on the project.

  6. Devpost Submission Form

    • Make sure all required fields on Devpost are completed before the deadline.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$4,000 in prizes
Best Overall Project
$1,000 in cash
1 winner

1st Place
$1,500 in cash
1 winner

2nd Place
$1,000 in cash
1 winner

3rd Prize
$500 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Lisa Moretti

Lisa Moretti
Product Manager, EdTech Startup

Samuel Torres

Samuel Torres
Senior Software Engineer

Akash Patel

Akash Patel
Full Stack Developer & Mentor

Victor Hansen

Victor Hansen
CTO, EduInnovate Inc.

Judging Criteria

  • Educational Impact
    How effectively does the project solve a real-world problem in education? Does it improve learning, teaching, accessibility, or engagement?
  • Innovation & Creativity
    Is the idea original, fresh, or a new take on an existing solution? Does it demonstrate creative thinking in how it addresses the problem?
  • Functionality
    Does the project actually work as intended? Is it technically sound and usable? Bonus points for features beyond an MVP.
  • Submission Completeness & Timeliness
    Was the project submitted on time with all required components (demo video, code, description, etc.)?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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