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Full breakdown locked in: $19,870 in domains, memberships, and community drops. 🏆

Kickoff: Mon, Nov 24 (CET)
Submission Deadline: Sun, Dec 14 @ 00:00 (GMT+1)
428 students registered · Teams up to 4
Mode: Online · Global · CET anchor

Top Prize Lineup

1st Place

$2,965 -> 2-year VIP CodeCrafters (per member) + each member a custom .xyz domain + AoPS coupon

Each member also receives anofficial 1st place certificates.

2nd Place

$1,525 -> 1-year VIP CodeCrafters (per member) + each member a custom .xyz domain + AoPS coupon

Team-wide .xyz domains, an AoPS coupon, and official 2nd place certificates.

3rd Place

$805 -> 6-month VIP CodeCrafters (per member) + each member a custom .xyz domain + AoPS coupon

Includes .xyz domains for each member, an AoPS coupon, and 3rd place certificates.

4th Place

$85 -> .xyz domains (per member) + AoPS coupon

Plus an AoPS coupon and official 4th place certificates.

5th Place

$60 -> .xyz domains (per member)

Official 5th place certificates for the team.

Top 100 Participants

$15 -> each (100 winners)

Custom .xyz domains and participation certificates for the top 100 submissions.

Category Awards

Most Impactful • Most Innovative • Most Coherent

$60 -> each teammate .xyz domains + certificates for standout teams across these lenses.

Community Drops

Discord Drops + Global Builder Bundle

$15 -> domain giveaways for 50 winners, plus a $12,000 in premium subscriptions bundles for all participants.

$19,870 in domains, memberships, and community drops are spread across placements, category awards, and Discord giveaways.

How Prizes Are Decided

Judging Criteria

  • Impact & Relevance — 25%
  • User Understanding & Problem Clarity — 20%
  • Feasibility & MVP Path — 20%
  • Originality & Insight — 15%
  • Clarity & Structure — 10%
  • Evidence, Citations & Ethics — 10%

Operations Snapshot

Judging runs online Dec 16–18 via Devpost. Pranitha Ramaswamy and Misbah Khair lead evaluations, with additional guest judges to be announced.

Use the submission requirements checklist to keep your PDF in the running. Missing citations or AI disclosures will disqualify entries.

Next Steps

  • Register on Devpost and lock in your team (solo or up to four).
  • Watch for the kickoff email with theme + Discord invite (or join via the link below).
  • Use the requirements.md checklist to shape your concept doc.
  • Plan for the submission deadline: Sun, Dec 14 @ 00:00 (GMT+1).

Quick Links

→ Register on Devpost→ Join the Discord community→ Questions? hello@hoobit.org

Showcase Your Idea on the Global Stage

Submit a polished, citation-backed concept doc and you could be part of the Hoobit Ideathon spotlight on Dec 19.

Register Today