This winter, innovation meets renewal. ❄️🌷
CodeSpring Hackathon is not your typical weekend sprint , it’s a month-long innovation journey where ideas grow, evolve, and blossom into real-world solutions.

From winters to spring, creators, coders, and changemakers from across the globe will collaborate to design, build, and deploy projects that redefine what’s possible.

Whether you’re a coder,developer,hacker,designer taking your first step into development, a startup founder testing an idea, or a tech enthusiast chasing curiosity , CodeSpring gives you time and mentorship to let your imagination breathe and bloom. 🌿

 

NOTE: 

We are looking for judges and sponsors! Please email [email protected]  if you are interested in supporting our event.

 

 

🗓️ Hackathon Timeline

 

Phase Date Highlights
Registrations Open Nov 15 – Dec 15 Sign up, form your dream team & get onboarded! 🚀
Hackathon Begins Dec 1 Theme reveal + kickoff livestream 🌟
Ideation & Research Phase Dec 1 – Dec 30 Explore your idea, validate it, and share early drafts 💭
Development Phase Dec    Build, test, and refine your prototype 💻
Final Submissions Due DEC Submit your demo, video, and repository links 📦
Judging & Results DEC Jury review, top picks & closing ceremony 🏆
 

Requirements

To qualify for judging, teams must submit:


✅ A working prototype or demo (web, mobile, hardware, or hybrid)
✅ A project description outlining your problem, approach, and tech stack
✅ A demo video (3–5 mins) showing your product in action
✅ A GitHub/Devpost repository with code and setup instructions
✅ Optional: Design mockups, pitch deck, or user journey map

 

💬 Projects will be evaluated based on:

  • Creativity & Originality 🎨

  • Impact & Relevance 🌍

  • Technical Execution ⚙️

  • Design & Usability 💡

  • Presentation & Storytelling 🎥

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$5,800+ in prizes
+ other prizes
SpringHack Champion Award (First Place)
$2,500 in cash
1 winner

This award is presented to the team that demonstrates exceptional innovation, technical depth, and problem-solving impact.

Prize Inclusions:

Swags: Premium CodeSpring merchandise and exclusive winner collectibles

Certificates: Official Champion Certificate with digital verification

Recognition: Featured announcement across official platforms

Sponsor Benefits: High-value sponsor gifts and partner-provided rewards

Additional Perks: Priority access to future events, workshops, and collaborations

SpringHack Innovators Award (Second Place)
$1,500 in cash
1 winner


Awarded to a team whose project showcases creative thinking, strong design principles, and notable originality.

Prize Inclusions:

Swags: Innovation-themed merchandise set

Certificates: Innovator Certificate with digital badge

Recognition: Placement in the “Innovation Showcase” section

Sponsor Benefits: Gadgets, vouchers, or sponsor-supported rewards

Additional Perks: Invitations to exclusive knowledge sessions

SpringHack Builders Award (Third Place)
$800 in cash
1 winner


Recognizes a project with excellent execution, well-structured engineering, and a complete solution approach.

Prize Inclusions:

Swags: Builder-Edition merchandise and curated hackathon items

Certificates: Builder Award Certificate with authentication

Recognition: Spotlight on CodeSpring’s official community page

Sponsor Benefits: Platform credits or branded sponsor merchandise

Additional Perks: Complimentary access to advanced learning resources

Jury Excellence Award
$200 in cash
5 winners


A special recognition determined solely by the jury for exceptional originality, clarity, and presentation quality.

Prize Inclusions:

Swags: Limited-edition Jury Selection merchandise

Certificates: Jury Excellence Certificate

Recognition: Dedicated feature in the Jury Highlights section

Sponsor Benefits: Select sponsor-provided perks

Additional Perks: Personalized feedback from jury members

Rising Coder Award (Best Beginner Project)
1 winner


Celebrates emerging talent by recognizing newcomers who exhibit strong potential and deliver commendable work.

Prize Inclusions:

Swags: Beginner-focused merchandise kit and developer resources

Certificates: Rising Coder Certificate with verified badge

Recognition: Highlight in the “Emerging Talent Spotlight”

Sponsor Benefits: Learning tools, platform credits, or training vouchers

Additional Perks: Guided mentorship session

Participant Honors Package (For All Participants)
1,000 winners


All participants receive acknowledgment for their effort, creativity, and active involvement in the hackathon.

Prize Inclusions:

Swags: Official CodeSpring Hackathon Swag Kit

Certificates: Digital and verifiable Participation Certificate

Recognition: Eligibility for Special Mentions and Jury Recommendations

Sponsor Benefits: Access to sponsor vouchers and digital incentives

Additional Perks: Entry into the CodeSpring community and future event invitations

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

For Jury applications:

For Jury applications:
mail to : [email protected]

Shweta Keshavnarayana

Shweta Keshavnarayana
Senior Technical Customer Solutions Manager at AWS

Lakshmi Krishnamurthy

Lakshmi Krishnamurthy
Manager , Microsoft USA

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation & Creativity (20 points)
  • Presentation & Demo (25 points)
  • Design & Aesthetics (25 Points)
  • Bonus (20 Points)

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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