πŸ› οΈ What to Build

Take one of your hobbies and transform it into a business idea.

  • It can be a product, service, or platform.

  • Think not just about what it is, but why it could work in real life.

  • Your idea should show how your hobby can solve a problem, bring joy, or create value.

  • Be creative β€” originality matters most!

πŸ“¦ What to Submit

Each team (or solo participant) must submit:

  1. A 4-minute video – Introduce yourself, explain your hobby, and show how you turned it into a business idea.

  2. Project description – A short write-up (1–2 pages) that explains:

    • Your hobby.

    • The business idea.

    • Why you believe it could work.

    • Who would use it and how it could grow.

  3. Optional visuals – Slides, sketches, mockups, or prototypes (whatever helps explain your idea).

πŸ’‘ Remember: Don’t just dream β€” show us why it could be real.

 

And if you ever feel stuck, have questions, or need feedback:
πŸ‘‰ I’m always here to help you.

Requirements

βœ… Eligibility
  • Open to students of all levels (high school, college, or self-learners).

  • You can join solo or in teams of up to 4.

  • All you need is a hobby and imagination β€” no prior business or coding experience required!

πŸ“¦ Project & Submission Requirements
  • Submit one 4-minute video explaining your hobby, how you turned it into a business idea, and why it could work.

  • Include a short project description (1–2 pages).

  • Optional: add slides, sketches, or mockups if you’d like.

  • Keep your idea original, positive, and respectful.

🎁 Prizes

Sorry friends πŸ˜… β€” there are no gifts or big prizes.

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🎁 Prizes

There are no physical gifts πŸŽ€ β€” instead, the real prize is me personally with you all.
I will:

  • Join you in this journey,

  • Guide you step by step,

  • Show you your mistakes, and

  • Teach you how to change your idea into money. πŸ’°βœ¨

 

Think of it less like a prize and more like a special mentorship from me β€” because I truly want to see your hobbies turn into something real and powerful. 🌟

πŸ† Judging Criteria & Winner Selection

Winners will be chosen based on:

  1. Creativity – Is the idea unique and fresh?

  2. Practicality – Could this hobby really work as a business?

  3. Presentation – Did you explain it clearly and with passion?

 

πŸ‘‰ The most creative and inspiring idea wins.
πŸ‘‰ Remember: You don’t need a prize to prove your idea is powerful β€” your creativity is the real win. 🌟

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

1 non-cash prize
1-on-1 Mentorship with Me
3 winners

The winning team will receive direct mentorship from me! I’ll guide you through improving your project, give feedback, and help you turn your idea into something practical. Communication will be only through chat or email (no video calls). You can choose your preferred platform for chatting, and I’ll always be there to support you

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Rohama Arshad

Ashwini

Ashwini
Senior Machine Learning Engineer & Technical Lead | Warner Bros. Discovery, Expedia | IEEE Senior Member

Aarthi Sivasankaran

Aarthi Sivasankaran
Strategic Technical Program Manager | Experience at Google, Amazon, and WarnerMedia

Praneetha Kotla

Praneetha Kotla
Lead RPA Developer & Solutions Architect | ERP Smartlabs

Judging Criteria

  • Rohama

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