πŸ“… Dates
Event Date & Time (EAT)
Registration Opens June 25, 2025
Team Formation & Opening Ceremony July 19, 2025 – 5:00 PM
Hacking Starts July 19, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Submission Deadline July 21, 2025 – 9:00 AM
Demo & Judging July 21, 2025 – 10:00 AM
Winners Announced July 21, 2025 – 1:00 PM
  πŸ‘₯ Eligibility
  • Open to all students and recent graduates of Islamic Call University and other invited institutions.

  • Individuals or teams of up to 4 members are allowed.

  • No prior hackathon experience required β€” beginners are welcome!

  • Participants must adhere to the event's code of conduct and submission guidelines.

  • International participants may join virtually if approved.

πŸ“Œ Project and Submission Requirements

To be eligible for judging, each submission must include:

  1. Project Title and Description

    • What the project does, what problem it solves, and how it works.

  2. Working Demo or Prototype

    • A live demo link or video (2–3 minutes) that clearly explains your project.

  3. Code Repository

    • Public GitHub/GitLab repo or ZIP file with clear setup instructions.

  4. Team Information

    • All member names, roles, and contributions.

  5. Chosen Challenge Track

    • Indicate which track (e.g., Education, Health, Finance) your solution targets.

πŸ† Prizes

πŸŽ–οΈ 1st Place Winner

  • Trophy + Cash Prize

  • Tech gadgets (e.g., smartphone, tablet)

  • Incubation opportunity at university startup hub

πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place

  • Cash Prize

  • Certificates + University-branded gifts

πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place

  • Recognition + Certificates

  • Access to mentorship or online tech training

πŸ… Honorable Mentions

  • Best Beginner Hack

  • Most Innovative Idea

  • Best Social Impact

Note: All participants receive e-certificates.

πŸ§‘β€βš–οΈ Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be judged by a panel of technical experts, faculty, and community leaders based on:

Criteria Description
Impact & Relevance How well does the solution address a real-world problem?
Functionality Does the prototype work? Is it usable and demonstrable?
Innovation Is the idea creative, unique, or forward-thinking?
Technical Quality How well is the solution built? Is the code clean and sound?
Presentation Was the demo/video clear, and was the problem well explained?
Alignment with Values Does it promote positive values and ethical impact?