Geographic: Open worldwide. All countries welcome.
Team size: 1-4 members per team. Solo participation is allowed.
Skill level: Open to everyone—beginners, intermediates, and advanced participants.
Age: No minimum age to participate. Cash prizes require participants to be 18+. Under-18 participants remain eligible for all other awards and certificates.
Registration: Every participant must complete the mandatory registration form, even if already registered on DevPost. All team members must fill out the form individually.
Form link: https://forms.gle/ZJDjzAQFssPbGnUf6
Pre-existing work: All projects must be created during the hackathon window. Submitting pre-existing projects will result in disqualification.
Project Requirements
One track per submission. Choose Track 1, 2, 3, or 4. You cannot submit the same project to multiple tracks.
reimagineweb.dev useage is mandatory for Tracks 1-3. Projects without this use will be disqualified. Free premium access is provided to all registrants.
Any tech stack allowed. Use any programming language, framework, or no-code platform. We judge the idea and execution, not the tools you chose.
AI tools are allowed. You can use ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or other AI assistants. Just disclose which ones you used in your submission.
Discord participation is mandatory. All updates, announcements, and support happen in Discord. Join here: https://discord.gg/rEuBEHvkjz
What to SubmitEvery submission requires:
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Project title and clear description
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Track selection (1, 2, 3, or 4)
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usage statement for reimagineweb.dev (Tracks 1-3)
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Source code repository or project files
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Demo video (max 3 minutes)
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Screenshots showing key features
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LinkedIn post URL (Track 4 only)
Deadline: 06:00 PM PKT, October 15, 2025. Submissions received after this time will not be judged.
PrizesTrack 1: $75
Track 2: $55
Track 3: $40
Track 4: $30 + special recognition
All participants who complete submissions receive digital certificates and project showcase opportunities.
Judging Criteria (100 points total)Innovation & Creativity (20%) — How original is your approach?
Technical Implementation (20%) — Does it work? Quality is evaluated relative to your skill level.
Impact & Value (20%) — What problem does this solve? Who benefits?
Design & User Experience (15%) — Is it usable? Accessible? Visually clear?
Presentation (15%) — How well did you communicate your idea through your demo and documentation?
Learning Journey (10%) — Did you push yourself? Try something new? Show growth?
Judges evaluate based on your starting point. We don't expect beginners to match experts. We expect everyone to challenge themselves and ship something functional.
Code of ConductExpected behavior: Treat everyone with respect. Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment.
Prohibited behavior: Harassment, discrimination, plagiarism, or submitting pre-existing code without disclosure.
AI usage: Allowed but must be disclosed.
Violations: Organizers may disqualify participants who violate the code of conduct.
Intellectual PropertyParticipants retain full ownership of their work.
By submitting, you grant organizers a non-exclusive right to showcase your project for hackathon promotion (e.g., winner announcements, social media posts, future event marketing).
Open-source licensing is encouraged but not required.
Automatic DisqualificationYou will be disqualified if you:
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Fail to use reimagineweb.dev in Tracks 1-3
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Don't complete the mandatory registration form
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Submit after the deadline
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Submit pre-existing or plagiarized work
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Don't join the Discord server
When in doubt, ask in Discord before the deadline. We're here to help, not to trip you up.
