A GDG New Delhi Collaboration Event:
HACKHAZARDS '25, hosted by the NAMESPACE Community, stands as India’s largest community-run online hackathon. This flagship event celebrates innovation and technical prowess, uniting brilliant minds from across the nation to develop solutions with global impact. Whether you’re a newbie or a coding veteran, HACKHAZARDS '25 offers a platform to unleash your creativity, collaborate with peers, and compete for exceptional rewards. With a mission to "Build in India, for the World," this hackathon is your gateway to shaping the future!
Event Details:
- Date: April 11 - 20, 2025
- Duration: 210 hours of hacking (approximately 10 days)
- Format: Fully digital, participate from anywhere in India or beyond
- Registration Deadline: March 31, 2025
- Registration: Open now via Devfolio
- Community Hub: Join the official Discord server for updates, teamwork, and mentorship
- Eligibility: Open to all—no shortlisting, every team can build and submit
- Cost: Free to participate
What Makes HACKHAZARDS Unique?
- Beginner-Friendly: Perfect for first-timers with ample time to learn and create.
- Massive Prize Pool: Over ₹8.5 lakhs in cash, track prizes, and swag, plus $250,000 USD in digital credits and benefits for all participants.
- Extended Hacking Time: 210 hours to innovate, far surpassing typical 24-48 hour hackathons.
- Mentorship: Full support from industry experts and seasoned professionals.
- Incubation by BASE: Standout projects can secure incubation opportunities with BASE, offering resources, mentorship, and funding to transform ideas into thriving startups.
- No Boundaries: Participate remotely from anywhere, breaking geographical barriers.
- Networking & Growth: Connect with innovators, collaborators, and top employers.
Tracks and Problem Statements:
Choose from forward-thinking tracks to guide your project. Problem statements will drop closer to the event, with bonus points for track-specific submissions. The tracks include:
- Blockchain Development: Build decentralized solutions using blockchain for secure, transparent applications.
- Special Focus: High-performance blockchain apps on Monad’s next-gen EVM-compatible infrastructure.
- Software Development: Craft innovative software with modern frameworks to address real-world challenges.
- AI-Powered Applications: Leverage Groq’s high-performance inference engine for lightning-fast AI solutions.
- Real-Time Data Processing: Create event-driven architectures with InfinyOn’s streaming platform
Prizes:
HACKHAZARDS '25 delivers an exhilarating prize pool to honor innovation and reward top talent:
- Cash, track prizes, and swag worth over ₹8.5 lakhs (~$7,500 USD) for top teams.
- Exclusive branded T-shirts for the top 100 teams.
- Limited edition merchandise for standout performers.
- Digital credits, vouchers, and benefits worth $250,000 USD (~₹2.1 Crore) for all participants.
- Overall Prizes:
- 1st Place: ₹50,000 in cash—take the crown and lead the way!
- 2nd Place: ₹30,000 in cash—a stellar reward for a close second!
- 3rd Place: ₹20,000 in cash—secure your spot among the elite!
- Track-Specific Prizes:
- Monad Track: Build on Monad’s Ethereum-compatible L1 blockchain to win $1,700 USD in exclusive rewards (details in the "Prizes" section on the site).
- InfinyOn Track: Develop real-time streaming solutions with InfinyOn for a $1,200 USD prize.
- BASE Track: Innovate with BASE and compete for a $1,200 USD reward, plus potential incubation opportunities.
- RBLabs Track: Create cutting-edge solutions with RBLabs to claim a $1,200 USD prize.
- Groq Track: Integrate Groq’s AI inference engine for a $600 USD reward—check the [Groq guide](link on the site) for tips.
Why Participate?
- Solve real-world problems with solutions that resonate globally.
- Collaborate with a vibrant community of developers, designers, and innovators.
- Gain critical insights and guidance from industry mentors.
- Showcase your skills to potential employers and shine in the tech ecosystem.
- Secure incubation opportunities with BASE, providing expert mentorship, resources, and funding to turn your project into a startup success.
- Compete against India’s finest in a high-stakes, high-energy environment.
How to Get Involved:
- Register: Sign up on Devfolio
- Join the Community: Connect with participants and mentors on Discord.
- Generate Your Badge: Visit the badge generator, share it on Twitter or LinkedIn, and tag @namespacecomm for 2 bonus team points (claiming details shared in April).
- Prepare: Select your track, form your team, and get ready to hack from April 11th!
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