Get ready to build for impact at Square Hacks 2025 - a 24-hour national AI hackathon by the Tale of Humankind Foundation & Ashoka Innovators for the Public.

From December 26–28, 2025, we’ll bring together India’s brightest college innovators at IIT Delhi campus to design and prototype AI-powered solutions for rural India.

Whether you’re just starting your coding journey or already a tech trailblazer, Square Hacks is your space to learn, create, and collaborate - not just for innovation’s sake, but for real-world change.

Beyond coding, immerse yourself in workshops, mentorship sessions, and talks led by Ashoka Fellows, AI experts, and social innovators who are redefining what technology can do for humanity.

 

Requirements

A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Please provide a comprehensive description of your team's project, including:

  • Project Name and a brief summary.
  • Team Details: Names of team members along with their registered email IDs and their GitHub handle.
  • Challenge Statement: Highlight the challenge you're addressing and provide an overview of the problem.

B. 2-MINUTE PITCH VIDEO

Record a pitch introducing your project. Ensure the video encompasses:

  • Introduction: Start by stating your project's name.
  • Highlight Reel: Briefly touch upon the key features of your project.
  • Judging Criteria Breakdown: Ensure you address the following elements:
    • Design: Describe the aesthetic and functional aspects.
    • Originality: Discuss what sets your project apart from others.
    • Technical Depth: Highlight any technical challenges faced and innovative solutions used.
    • Usability: Explain how users would interact with your project and its ease of use.
    • Impact: Convey the significance and potential influence of your project in its intended domain or beyond

Remember, clarity and brevity are essential. Engage your audience with a compelling narrative about your project's journey and its potential!

Link to your GitHub Classroom Repository that you are also submitting with this. Ensure:

  • The repository has a comprehensive README file.
  • Instructions to set up and run your project

D. TECH STACK OVERVIEW

List and briefly describe the technologies and tools utilized in crafting your solution.

Share the URL leading to the live demonstration or working environment of your developed solution.

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Prizes

110,000 in prizes
Most Impactful Solution
40,000 in cash
1 winner

Best Use of AI
40,000 in cash
1 winner

Best Design
30,000 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Yashveer Singh

Yashveer Singh
Global Director, Ashoka Young Changemakers

Judging Criteria

  • Design
    Describe the aesthetic and functional aspects.
  • Originality
    Discuss what sets your project apart from others.
  • Technical Depth
    Highlight any technical challenges faced and innovative solutions used.
  • Usability
    Explain how users would interact with your project and its ease of use.
  • Impact
    Convey the significance and potential influence of your project in its intended domain or beyond.

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