| Event | Date & Time (EAT) |
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| Registration Opens | June 25, 2025 |
| Team Formation & Opening Ceremony | July 19, 2025 β 5:00 PM |
| Hacking Starts | July 19, 2025 β 7:00 PM |
| Submission Deadline | July 21, 2025 β 9:00 AM |
| Demo & Judging | July 21, 2025 β 10:00 AM |
| Winners Announced | July 21, 2025 β 1:00 PM |
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Open to all students and recent graduates of Islamic Call University and other invited institutions.
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Individuals or teams of up to 4 members are allowed.
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No prior hackathon experience required β beginners are welcome!
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Participants must adhere to the event's code of conduct and submission guidelines.
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International participants may join virtually if approved.
To be eligible for judging, each submission must include:
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Project Title and Description
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What the project does, what problem it solves, and how it works.
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Working Demo or Prototype
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A live demo link or video (2β3 minutes) that clearly explains your project.
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Code Repository
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Public GitHub/GitLab repo or ZIP file with clear setup instructions.
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Team Information
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All member names, roles, and contributions.
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Chosen Challenge Track
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Indicate which track (e.g., Education, Health, Finance) your solution targets.
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ποΈ 1st Place Winner
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Trophy + Cash Prize
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Tech gadgets (e.g., smartphone, tablet)
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Incubation opportunity at university startup hub
π₯ 2nd Place
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Cash Prize
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Certificates + University-branded gifts
π₯ 3rd Place
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Recognition + Certificates
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Access to mentorship or online tech training
π Honorable Mentions
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Best Beginner Hack
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Most Innovative Idea
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Best Social Impact
Note: All participants receive e-certificates.
π§ββοΈ Judging Criteria and Winner SelectionProjects will be judged by a panel of technical experts, faculty, and community leaders based on:
| Criteria | Description |
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| 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? |
