Hackathon Submission Requirements

Complete these requirements to properly submit your project for judging. Make sure to follow all guidelines to avoid disqualification.

How to Submit

Follow these steps carefully to submit your project for judging and verify the checklist before the deadline. Opening Ceremony & Live Demos will be hosted via Zoom: codecrunch-zoom.vercel.app. Please review each event’s hack agenda regularly for updates or changes during the hackathon.

Live Demo Presentation Order

The official presentation order is listed here: [ PUBLIC ] — DEMO PRESENTATION LIST. Be in the Zoom waiting room at least 5 minutes before your slot.

1

Create Your GitHub Repository

Create a public GitHub repository with all project files and source code.

Include a README.md with: project description, setup & installation steps, usage instructions, features, and technologies used.

Explain how your project aligns with the hackathon theme and state the track(s) you’re competing in:

  • General Track (Track 1) — requires code implementation.
  • Tech Unicorn (Track 2) — no-code; requires a business pitch with specified details.

Upload a demo video (MP4, max 5 minutes). Judges review this prior to live demos.

Attach a presentation file (.ppt, .pptx, or .pdf), and include a public Google Slides link for your live demo (2-minute presentation + 1-minute Q&A). Live sessions use Zoom: codecrunch-zoom.vercel.app.

Presentation slide requirements:
  • Slide 1: Project name, team members, and the track(s) you are participating in.
  • Slide 2: How your project aligns with the hackathon theme and the specific challenge you selected.

If your team does not present during the closing ceremony, your video may be played, but you will receive zero points for the live presentation due to absence.

2

Add Your Demo Video

Provide a five-minute demo video showcasing functionality and include its link in the README.

Upload the video file (MP4) directly in your repository in addition to any external link.

3

Finalize Your README

README.md must include:

  • Project title and description (with theme alignment)
  • Technologies used
  • Setup & installation instructions
  • Team members and their contributions
  • Link to the demo video and high-quality screenshots
  • Note: Broken/missing/low-quality videos may result in reduced or zero points
4

Submit on Devpost

Submit your GitHub repository link and project details on Devpost before the deadline.

  • Clearly state your track(s) in the Devpost project description.
  • Project name format: Project Name — Track 1 (single track) or Project Name — Track 1 & Track 2 (multiple).
  • Missing track selection defaults to the General Track.

Submission Checklist

Confirm the following before you submit.

  • Public GitHub Repository

    Repository is public and contains all files.

  • Demo Video (≤ 5 min)

    Link included in README and video file uploaded in the repo.

  • Complete README.md

    Includes theme alignment, track(s), setup, technologies, features, team, screenshots, and demo link.

  • Devpost Submission

    Submitted before the deadline with track(s) clearly selected and correct project name format.

  • Live Demo Slot

    Checked the presentation order and prepared to join Zoom 5 minutes before your slot: Demo Presentation List.

  • Deadline & Agenda

    All materials uploaded on time. You’ve reviewed the hack agenda for any updates or changes.

Important

Double-check links, access permissions, and documentation to avoid disqualification.

Final Verification Checklist

  • Repo is public and contains all project files
  • Demo video ≤ 5 minutes, uploaded in repo, link in README
  • README complete (theme, track(s), setup, tech, features, team, screenshots, video link)
  • All links work (GitHub, video, Google Slides, Devpost)
  • Devpost submission done with correct project name format
  • Demo slot confirmed; Zoom ready: codecrunch-zoom.vercel.app
  • Agenda reviewed for latest updates

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