Welcome to the SNOW FEST Hackathon 2025, a global innovation challenge where creativity meets technology.


This month-long hybrid hackathon brings together brilliant minds from around the world , developers, designers, data scientists, entrepreneurs, and students to brainstorm and build transformative solutions that address real-world problems.

The SNOW FEST Hackathon isn’t just another coding competition; it’s a global movement that celebrates ideas, innovation, and collaboration. Over the course of four weeks, participants will attend live mentorship sessions, interactive workshops, networking events, and panel discussions with industry experts.

Whether you’re an experienced professional or a first-time hacker, SNOW FEST is your opportunity to create something extraordinary and connect with a global tech community.


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💫 What Makes SNOW FEST Special:

 

  • 🌍 Global Scale: Participants from 50+ countries come together to innovate.

  • 💡 Four Major Innovation Tracks:

    • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    • Sustainability & Climate Tech

    • FinTech & Digital Economy

    • HealthTech & Wellbeing

  • 🧠 Expert Mentorship: Direct access to mentors from top tech companies and startups.

  • 🏆 Attractive Awards & Recognition: Cash prizes, internship opportunities, and global exposure.

  • 📜 Certificates & Endorsements: Official digital certificates and verifiable proof of participation.

  • 🎤 Exclusive Networking: Connect with founders, engineers, and investors through live sessions.

  • ✨ Global Visibility: Showcase your innovation to a worldwide audience of peers and industry leaders.

 

🕓 Event Schedule:

  • 2 Nov: Opening Ceremony & Orientation

  • 3–6 Dec: Team Formation, Idea Submission & Resource Briefing

  • 7–11 Dec: Development Phase, Workshops & Mentorship Sessions

  • 12  Dec: Project Submission & Judging Round

  • 18 Dec: Final Presentations, Jury Review & Public Showcase

  • 30 Dec: Closing Ceremony 

  • Dec : Awards Announcement

Requirements

To qualify for judging, all teams must submit their project on Devpost before the deadline.

Each submission must include:

  • ✅ A working prototype or demo link (GitHub repository, hosted link, or video demo).

  • ✅ A concise project description covering problem statement, innovation, and implementation.

  • ✅ A 3–5 minute video presentation that clearly demonstrates how your solution works.

  • ✅ Technology stack details and any APIs or frameworks used.

  • ✅ Team information: Names, roles, and contact details.

  • ✅ (Optional) Supplementary materials like UI/UX mockups, business models, or presentation slides.

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$2,200+ in prizes
+ other prizes
Grand Champion – “The Snow Innovator Award”
$1,000 in cash
1 winner

$1,000 Cash + Premium Certificates + Global Recognition

Awarded to the most outstanding and innovative project that demonstrates exceptional creativity, execution, and potential for real-world impact.
The winning team will also receive a personalized feature article on our official website and exclusive mentorship from industry experts.

First Runner-Up – “Frosty Visionary Award”
$700 in cash
1 winner

$700 Cash + Certificates + Internship Opportunity

Presented to the project that combines originality with technical excellence.
This team will also earn direct mentorship with professionals from the sponsor network and an invitation to present their idea in a post-event showcase.

Second Runner-Up – “Crystal Coder Award”
$500 in cash
1 winner

$500 Cash + Recognition Certificate + Access to Premium Workshops

Awarded to a team that demonstrates strong technical skill, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
Winners will also receive priority access to future events and exclusive judge recommendations on LinkedIn.

❄️ Special Category Awards
1 winner

Sustainability & Impact Award

For the project with the most positive social or environmental impact.
Prize: Recognition Certificate + Mentorship with Sustainability Experts

Innovation Excellence Award

For the most creative and forward-thinking concept.
Prize: Certificate + Interview Feature on the Official Event Page

Best Use of AI/Tech Award

For the most technically advanced or AI-driven project.
Prize: Certificate + Access to Advanced Tech Learning Resources

Participation & Community Awards
1,000 winners

Certificate of Participation

All participants will receive an official digital certificate (verifiable on LinkedIn and the event website).

Top 100 Finalist Recognition

Top-performing teams will be featured on the SNOW FEST Hall of Fame with a permanent public listing.

Community Spirit Award

Recognizes teams who show exceptional collaboration, teamwork, and community engagement throughout the event.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Snow Fest Jury Panel

Snow Fest Jury Panel
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Lauren Mitchell

Lauren Mitchell
Senior Product Manager , META Labs, New York City

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation
  • Creativity
  • Design & Aesthetics
  • Responsiveness
  • Functionality

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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