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Quick check: Hackathon Submission Requirements

Hi there,

Thank you for your continued participation in the hackathon — we’re excited to see your final project!

As you prepare your submission, please ensure it meets all the following requirements:

Project Requirements:

  • Your project must be built using the required developer tools (examples provided in the hackathon guidelines) and must meet the defined project requirements.

  • Deploy and publish your project on the AWS platform (e.g., AWS VM or a serverless service for deploying your GenAI application). Include the URL of the deployed project in your solution deck and README file (as part of your code repository).

  • Add testing instructions in your README file and solution deck to help the judges test your application.

  • Include a text description in your README file that clearly explains the features and functionality of your project.

  • Upload your project code to a private repository and grant read/write access to genaihackathon2025@impetus.com and testing@devpost.com. Include the repository URL in your submission.

  • Add a solution deck (presentation) for your project. You can use this template: Download Solution Deck Template

  • Include an architecture diagram in the solution deck.

  • Include a demonstration video of your project. The video must:

    • Be about three (3) minutes long (judges are not required to watch beyond three minutes).

    • Show your project functioning on the intended device or environment.

    • Be uploaded and made publicly visible on YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook Video, or Youku. Provide the video link in your submission form and include it in the solution deck.

    • Not contain third-party trademarks, copyrighted music, or other material unless you have permission to use it.

Submission Deadline: July 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM (GMT+5:30)
Detailed Rules: Please refer to the full hackathon rules here: https://impetusawsgenaihackathon.devpost.com/rules

If you have any questions or need help, please email us at genaihackathon2025@impetus.com — our team will respond within 2 hours.

Reminder: $13,000 USD in prize money is waiting for the top projects — don’t miss out!

Good luck with your final submission — we can’t wait to see what you build!

Best regards,
GenAI Hackathon Team