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Join the world's largest hackathon and collaborate with brilliant minds to build revolutionary solutions.

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About HackSphere

More than just a hackathon, HackSphere is a movement that brings together the brightest minds to solve the world's most pressing challenges.

Our Journey

2018

The Beginning

HackSphere was founded with just 100 participants in a small university campus.

2019

Going National

Expanded to 1,000 participants from across the country with 20+ sponsors.

2020

Virtual Transformation

Adapted to a fully virtual format reaching 2,500 hackers worldwide.

2021

Global Recognition

Recognized as one of the top 10 hackathons globally with 3,500 participants.

2022

Record Breaking

Set the record for the largest hackathon with 4,500+ participants from 70+ countries.

2023

The Revolution

Introducing HackSphere as we know it today - the world's premier hackathon experience.

Our Mission & Values

Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators to create technology that solves real-world problems and shapes a better future for all.

Innovation

We believe in pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo.

Collaboration

Great ideas emerge when diverse minds work together.

Impact

We build solutions that address real-world problems.

Learning

Continuous growth through experimentation and knowledge sharing.

Epic Prizes

Compete for glory and substantial rewards that recognize your innovation and hard work.

Grand Prize

$50,000

The ultimate recognition for the most innovative solution with global impact potential.

Runner Up

$25,000

For the second-place team that demonstrates exceptional creativity and execution.

Third Place

$10,000

Recognizing the third-place team for their outstanding technical achievement.

Category Prizes

$5,000 each

Special awards for the best projects in AI, Sustainability, Healthcare, and Fintech.

Judging Criteria

Our panel of industry experts will evaluate projects based on the following criteria:

Innovation30%

Technical Complexity25%

Impact & Practicality25%

Design & User Experience10%

Presentation10%

Note: All submissions must be original work created during the hackathon period. Projects will be evaluated through a combination of live demos and code reviews.

Our Sponsors

HackSphere is made possible by the generous support of industry-leading companies committed to fostering innovation.

Why Sponsor HackSphere?

Direct access to 5,000+ top tech talents
Brand visibility to a global audience of innovators
Opportunity to showcase your API/products to developers
Recruitment pipeline for identifying exceptional talent
Mentorship opportunities to connect with participants
Product feedback from fresh perspectives

Sponsorship Packages

We offer customizable sponsorship packages to align with your company's goals and budget.

Platinum Tier

Premium branding, keynote opportunity, dedicated workshop, recruiting booth, and more.

Gold Tier

Prominent branding, workshop session, recruiting opportunities, and API showcase.

Silver Tier

Logo placement, branded swag items, social media mentions, and demo opportunities.

Contact our sponsorship team for detailed information and custom packages.

sponsors@hacksphere.io

Expert Judges

Meet our distinguished panel of industry experts who will evaluate your innovations.

AI Research Director

Dr. Sarah Chen

TechGiant

Leading AI researcher with over 15 years of experience in machine learning and neural networks. Dr. Chen has published numerous papers on artificial intelligence and has been a keynote speaker at major tech conferences worldwide.

CTO

Michael Rodriguez

InnovateCorp

Serial entrepreneur who has founded three successful tech startups in the last decade. Michael brings a wealth of experience in scaling technology solutions and identifying promising innovations with market potential.

VP of Engineering

Aisha Patel

FutureTech

Engineering leader specializing in scalable systems and cloud architecture. Aisha has led engineering teams at several Fortune 500 companies and has a passion for mentoring the next generation of tech talent.

Venture Partner

James Wilson

Tech Ventures

Investor with a portfolio of over 50 tech startups and expertise in scaling early-stage companies. James has a keen eye for disruptive technologies and has helped numerous founders turn their ideas into successful businesses.

Professor

Dr. Elena Kim

MIT

Award-winning computer science professor specializing in distributed systems and blockchain. Dr. Kim's research has been instrumental in advancing the field of decentralized technologies and secure computing.

Product Director

David Okafor

DevSolutions

Product visionary with experience leading teams at some of the world's most innovative companies. David has a track record of turning complex technical solutions into user-friendly products that solve real-world problems.

Judging Process

Initial Screening

All submissions undergo a preliminary review to ensure they meet the hackathon requirements.

Technical Evaluation

Judges assess the technical implementation, code quality, and innovation of each project.

Live Demos

Finalists present their projects to the judges through a live demonstration and Q&A session.

Final Deliberation

Judges collaborate to select winners based on the established criteria and overall impact.

Our judging process is designed to be transparent, fair, and focused on identifying truly innovative solutions. All decisions by the judges are final and will be announced during the closing ceremony.