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	JAN	Build, test, and refine your prototype 💻
Final Submissions Due	JAN	Submit your demo, video, and repository links 📦
Judging & Results	JAN	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

$4,800+ 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

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

Best AI / Machine Learning Project

1 winner

Awarded to the project that demonstrates outstanding use of AI/ML to solve real-world problems with innovation, accuracy, and scalability.

Best Cybersecurity Solution

1 winner

Recognizes a solution that effectively addresses security challenges through robust architecture, risk mitigation, and practical implementation.

Best Business & Management Solution

1 winner

Honours projects that showcase strong business strategy,constructions, operational efficiency, and real-world applicability across management and sales domains.

Best Sustainability & Water Innovation

1 winner

Awarded to projects that promote environmental responsibility, sustainable practices, or impactful water-related innovations.

Best Web3 / Blockchain Application

1 winner

Recognizes innovative use of blockchain or Web3 technologies with clear utility, transparency, and future potential.

Best Emerging & Beginner Team

1 winner

(Beginner teams, first-time hackers, strong learning curve)
Celebrates teams that show exceptional growth, learning, and creativity despite being new to hackathons or development.