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!
C. GITHUB REPOSITORY LINK
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.
E. PROJECT DEMO LINK
Share the URL leading to the live demonstration or working environment of your developed solution.
Prizes
Most Impactful Solution
Best Use of AI
Best Design
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Yashveer Singh
Global Director, Ashoka Young Changemakers
Judging Criteria
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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.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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