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About the challenge

The challenge is to design and build a simple, practical technology solution that addresses a problem people encounter in everyday life.

This hackathon values clarity, usefulness, and learning over complexity. Participants are encouraged to focus on completing a functional project that demonstrates understanding, effort, and creativity.

 

Advanced features are not required. Clean ideas and thoughtful execution matter more.

Get started

  1. Register for the hackathon on Devpost

  2. Choose a simple problem related to everyday life

  3. Plan your solution (even a simple sketch or outline is enough)

  4. Build your project using beginner-friendly tools

  5. Document your work and submit before the deadline

 

The participants can also use MeDo in building their projects and Featherless AI for projects who need AI Inference Service (please visit the "Resources" section or click here for more info).

Remember: finish something useful, even if it is simple.

Requirements

What to Build

Participants should build a beginner-friendly project that solves an everyday problem.

Examples include (but are not limited to):

  • Productivity tools (to-do lists, planners, reminders)

  • Study or student support tools

  • Simple budgeting or expense trackers

  • Habit or goal trackers

  • Informational or educational websites

  • Basic web apps or UI prototypes

Projects may be web-based, no-code, or low-code, as long as they align with the theme.

 

What to Submit

Each submission must include:

  • Project name and short description

  • Explanation of the problem and solution

  • Link to the live project or demo (if available)

  • Screenshots or short demo video

  • Public repository or project files (if applicable)

Participants may compete solo or form a team of up to 4 members.

Clarity of explanation is very important, especially for beginners.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

7 non-cash prizes
CodeSprout Prize - Best Beginner Builds
2 winners

Awarded to the project that demonstrates strong effort, clear understanding of the problem, and a well-executed beginner-level solution.

What Winners Receive:

Official Best Beginner Build E-Certificate
Featured spotlight on CodeSprout official social media
Recognition on the Devpost winners section

CodeSprout Prize - Best Everyday Life Solution
1 winner

Awarded to the project that best solves a real-world, everyday problem with a simple and practical approach.

What Winners Receive:
Official Best Everyday Life Solution E-Certificate.
Project feature post on CodeSprout platforms.
Recognition on the event website or Devpost page.

CodeSprout Prize - Best UI / User Experience
1 winner

Awarded to the project with the most user-friendly, clean, and visually appealing design.

What Winners Receive:
Official Best UI / UX E-Certificate
Social media recognition for design excellence
Inclusion in CodeSprout’s “Design Highlights”

One-Month MeDo Memberships
5 winners

Projects must be built using MeDo to qualify.

Projects must opt-in for this sponsor prize to qualify.
Projects must demonstrate meaningful use of MeDo.
Focus on creativity, clarity, and beginner-friendly execution.

See the judging criteria for the MeDo Sponsor Prize below (scroll down).

Best Project Using Featherless.ai
1 winner

Prize:
Featherless Scale Plan (Worth $300)
E-Certificate with signature of the Hackathon Organizer

Projects must opt-in for this sponsor prize to qualify.
Project must meaningfully use Featherless.ai inference.
See the judging criteria for the Featherless AI Scale Plan Prize below (scroll down).

Runner-Up Project Using Featherless.ai
1 winner

Prize:
Featherless Scale Plan (Worth $150).
E-Certificate with signature of the Hackathon Organizer.

Projects must opt-in for this sponsor prize to qualify.
Project must meaningfully use Featherless.ai inference.
See the judging criteria for the Featherless AI Scale Plan Prize below (scroll down).

Honorable Mention Using Featherless.ai
1 winner

Prize:
Featherless Scale Plan (Worth $75).
E-Certificate with signature of the Hackathon Organizer.

Projects must opt-in for this sponsor prize to qualify.
Project must meaningfully use Featherless.ai inference.
See the judging criteria for the Featherless AI Scale Plan Prize below (scroll down).

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Jhon Paul Baonil

Jhon Paul Baonil
CodeSprout Manager/Organizer

Melchan Contratista

Melchan Contratista
Computer Tech Student

Praneetha Kotla

Praneetha Kotla
Lead Robotic Process Automation Developer, ERP Smartlabs

Naga Sandhya Veeravalli

Naga Sandhya Veeravalli
Lead Robotic Process Automation Developer, Accenture

Praveen Kumar Pathaneni

Praveen Kumar Pathaneni
Global IT Manager

Mohammed Majbah Uddin

Mohammed Majbah Uddin
Data Management Analyst III, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Florida

Rukshad Z Amaria

Rukshad Z Amaria
MS (Information Systems), BE (Computer Engineering) Technical Product Manager, Prudential

Judging Criteria

  • For the CodeSprout Hackathon Prizes Criteria
  • Problem Understanding & Relevance (20%)
    How clearly is the problem defined and explained?
  • Simplicity & Usability (25%)
    Is the project easy to understand and use?
  • Creativity & Execution (20%)
    Does the project show thoughtful ideas and effort?
  • Functionality & Completion (20%)
    Does the project work as intended for a beginner-level build?
  • Presentation & Documentation (15%)
    Judges will prioritize learning progress and effort, not advanced technical complexity.
  • For the MeDo One Month Membership Sponsor Prizes Judging Criteria (5winners)
    Novelty & Creativity (50%) Usability (30%) Visual Design (20%)
  • For the Featherless AI Scale Plan Prizes Judging Criteria (Worth $300, $150, and $75).
    Eligibility Requirement: Project must meaningfully use Featherless.ai inference.
  • Effective Use of Featherless.ai (40%)
    Clear and appropriate use of Featherless inference or models
  • Project Functionality (30%)
    Core features work as intended
  • Clarity & Practicality (20%)
    Clear explanation and real-world relevance
  • Beginner-Friendliness (10%)
    Simplicity, learning effort, and accessibility. Featherless sponsor prizes are judged separately from the main hackathon awards.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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Hackathon sponsors

Featherless - AI Inferrence Partner
MeDo - No Code/AI Tool Partner

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