> HACKATHON SUBMISSION POLICY

To help us review your projects smoothly and fairly, please follow the submission rules below. We're excited to see what you've built, let's make your demo shine!

> DEADLINE & CODE FREEZE

All submissions must be completed by October 22, 23:59 PT.

After that moment, a full code freeze applies — no further edits, pushes, or model changes.

> WHAT YOU NEED TO SUBMIT

Every team must provide the full final package:

GitHub Repository

Format: GitHub link
(Optional for Rapid Adoption Tracks)

Notes: Final code + README with instructions

Demo Video

Format: 5 minutes or less, horizontal

Notes: Explainer + demo (details below)

Short Description

Format: Text

Notes: max 500 characters

Presentation Slides

Format: PDF or Google Slides

Notes: Final pitch deck

Additional Files

Format: Optional

Notes: Only if your challenge mentor requests it

Additional Links

Format: Optional

Notes: e.g., link to your deployed project

> DEMO VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

Your video should clearly explain the problem and your solution.

▸ Format:

Horizontal

▸ Duration:

5 minutes or less

▸ Recommended style:

Talking head + slides

▸ Creativity:

Welcome! Add a live product demo if you have one

🎯 Goal:

Show the problem, the solution, and how it works in practice

🏆 Finals note: Winning videos will be showcased on October 25

⚠️ Important: Make sure that your video is accessible for the judges, if not we can not evaluate your project

For Rapid Adoption Tracks:

Please specify Business viability or Social Impact and Big Picture Vision of the project

📢 Public notice: Please be advised that these materials may be publicly shared on the official hackathon website or in future press releases.

> SHORT DESCRIPTION

Your text includes:

  • What you built (solution description)
  • Your technical stack

Maximum 500 characters

This text may also be published on the hackathon website or in press releases.

> PRESENTATION SLIDES

Submit your final slide deck via link to a PDF or Google Slides.

It should support your narrative from the demo video.

(May be shared publicly as well.)

> ADDITIONAL FILES

Some challenges may require specific assets, reports, or files.

Keep in mind that additional prizes and jury sympathy awards may depend largely on your presentation, so be sure to highlight the key role of agentic systems in your solution.

If you're unsure whether this applies to your track, please confirm with your mentor on Discord.

> ADDITIONAL LINKS

Optional supporting links are welcome — for example, a link to your deployed project or live demo.

> SUBMISSIONS LINK

Each challenge will be reviewed by its mentors / challenge masters.

In exceptional cases, the final decision rests with them.

Some tracks may also have extra criteria due to their unique nature. If so, these will be shared together with the challenge description.

> SUBMIT_YOUR_PROJECT

> QUESTIONS & SUPPORT

If you have questions, just ask in #general on Discord — we're here to help.

Or contact us via email: contact@hackaging.ai

> MORE INFORMATION

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