Respect first 🙌
Treat all participants and organizers with courtesy and professionalism.
Everyone welcome 🌍
Inclusive language and behavior only. Discrimination or harassment won’t fly.
Students only 🎓
Ages 13–24 worldwide (where lawful). Under 18 needs a simple parent/guardian consent. We may ask for student proof (ID or school email).
Teams & entries 🤝
Solo or teams of 1–4. One Devpost submission per person/team.
Keep it original 📜
Create your work during the ideathon window. No plagiarism, no recycled docs. If you build on prior research or ideas, say so.
Cite your stuff 🔎
Add a short References/Credits section for any stats, datasets, articles, images, or frameworks you use. Links are great.
AI usage 🤖
AI tools are fine for inspiration and visuals—but not for writing your submission. The PDF must be your team’s own words. Please include a brief AI tools disclosure.
Format basics 🧾
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PDF only, English only.
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Suggested length: 2–4 pages (+ optional 1–2 pages for mockups/flows).
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Include: team basics, problem, purpose, solution, what’s new, feasibility/risks, and references.
Play fair ⚖️
Good sportsmanship, no spam or harmful content. NSFW, illegal, or dangerous projects are out.
Verification ✅
We may request age/enrollment verification. False info or rule violations can lead to disqualification.
Judging 🏁
Criteria will be posted at kickoff. Judges’ decisions are final.
Questions? ✉️
By participating in Hoobit Ideathon 2025 (registering, submitting, or joining any event channel), you confirm you’ve read and agree to the Hoobit Ideathon 2025 Participation Agreement.