June 13-15, 2025

Hack The Vibe

Catch the Vibe. Crack the Code.

Hack the Vibe is a 48-hours online hackathon where AI meets entrepreneurship. The goal? To build a functional startup prototype using vibe coding tools, where you describe what you want, and AI helps you build it.

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Event Timeline

Mark your calendar for these important dates

Registration Opens

May 22, 2025

Early bird registration with special perks and benefits.

Hackathon Begins

June 13, 2025

Opening ceremony and problem statement release.

Submission Deadline

June 15, 2025 - 11:59 PM IST

Final code submissions and project demos due.

Winners Announced

June 20, 2025

Closing ceremony and prize distribution.

Prizes

₹ 21,000+ in prizes

+ other prizes

1st Place

₹ 7,000 in cash

3 winners

₹7,000 cash + 7-day Interview Prep Pass worth $50 + free .xyz domain. Complete package for career advancement!

2nd Place

Interview Prep Pass

3 winners

7-day Interview Prep Pass worth $50 from Interview Cake with exclusive access to coding problems and prep guides.

3rd Place

Free .xyz Domain

3 winners

Free .xyz domain from XYZ Registry - perfect for launching your project online!

⭐

Vibe of the Hack Award

2-year VIP CodeCrafters

1 winner

Celebrates the project that best captured the spirit of Hack the Vibe - vibey, unexpected, creative, or just pure fun.

⭐

Boldest Build Award

1-year VIP CodeCrafters

1 winner

Given to the team that took the biggest creative risk, through wild UX, brave logic, or unconventional ideas.

⭐

Rising Builder Award

6-month VIP CodeCrafters

1 winner

Celebrates a standout solo submission or a team of first-time hackers that built something ambitious and promising.

Certificate of Participation

Official Recognition

300 winners

Every registered participant will receive a Certificate of Participation from Give My Certificate.

Eligibility

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Above legal age of majority in country of residence
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Students only
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All countries/territories, excluding standard exceptions

About the Challenge

This hackathon challenges participants to create startup-worthy solutions using natural language + AI tools like GPT, GitHub Co-pilot, Cursor, and more. Think fast. Think intuitive. Think scalable.

If you've ever had a billion-dollar idea but didn't know how to build it, this is your moment.

Get Started

The challenge will revolve around three domains:

🧠 SaaS

⚡ Productivity

🏥 Social Good

Problem statements will be revealed during the Opening Ceremony.

Your task? Use vibe coding to rapidly prototype an MVP that solves a real-world problem in one of these spaces.

Whether you're a future founder, student hacker, or someone who builds with intuition, this hackathon is your launchpad.

Let's vibe-code the next big thing.

Let's Hack the Vibe.

Requirements

What to Build

A working MVP that addresses one of the revealed problem statements from the domains of SaaS, Productivity, or Social Good.

Your solution should aim to solve a real-world problem and show potential to evolve into a scalable startup.

What to Submit

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Project Title & Description – What your project does and the problem it solves
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GitHub Repository – Public code with a brief README
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Demo Video (3–5 minutes) – A clear walkthrough of your MVP and how it works
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Toolstack Used – Brief list of AI tools, libraries, or platforms used
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Live Demo Link – Hosted app or interactive preview

Your submission should showcase your build journey, the inspiration, the tools you vibed with, and the creative spark behind your solution.

Judging Criteria

Innovation & Problem Fit (25%)

How original is the idea? Does it solve a real-world problem effectively and creatively within the chosen domain?

Technical Execution (25%)

Does the project function as intended? Is there a working MVP with core features implemented and demonstrated clearly?

Startup Potential (25%)

Can the idea evolve into a real startup? Is the value proposition clear, and does it have potential for scalability or monetization?

Presentation (25%)

Is the demo video clear, compelling, and well-structured? Does it explain the what, why, and how of the project effectively?

Event Details

Date

June 13-15, 2025

Duration

48 hours

Location

Online

Eligibility

Students only

Status

Public

Participants

3 participants

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