Judging Criteria
Submission Artefacts
Each team should appoint 1 ‘Team Representative’ to submit your project on the submission portal by
8 AUGUST 2025
Project’s GitHub Repo Link
Team leader to create the project's GitHub Repo and share the access with the rest of the team to collaborate on.
The team will save all submission items onto this Github Repo where the judges may access the items during the judging period.
GitHub repo should host the application’s code, a README file, any other deployment files and testing instructions.
Project Details
Project Description (max 100 words)
Selected hackathon track
A list of tech stack (solutions, technology infrastructure, technology services, etc.) used by the team to build your project
Project Demo Link
This is the URL to the live working environment of the solution the team has developed.
Pitch Deck in PDF
Project Summary
Provide a comprehensive overview of your solution, keeping in mind that the 7 judging criteria will form the basis of judges’ assessment.
Future Road Map
Any key learnings and room from improvements? Outline the next steps for your project if you were to continue developing it.
Demo
Showcase the technical strengths, usability and performance of your solution here! You must pre-record your demo, upload it to Youtube, and insert the link in your deck.
Note: Submissions without a demo video link in the deck will not be scored
Optional
Certificate of completion for "Building on Hedera" Course
The "Building on Hedera" course offers valuable benefits for hackathon participants:
Comprehensive Learning
11 modules covering Hedera Hashgraph architecture and development fundamentals.
Official Training
Created by The Hashgraph Association and Swirlds Labs.
Recognised Certification
Earn an official Certificate of Completion minted on Hedera and a developer knowledge badge upon passing the final assessment.
Bonus Reward Opportunity
First 100 participants to submit the certificate of completion for building on Hedera course will receive USD$50.
Note: Submission of the certificate is optional and does not impact your eligibility to participate in or win the hackathon.
Submission Portal
Reminder that all teams should submit before the following date, to qualify for the hackathon prizes.
8 AUGUST 2025
11:59 PM ET
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Make sure ALL members of your team have registered for the hackathon.
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Only the Team Representative will need to submit the project on behalf of the team.
All teams are encouraged to submit as soon as possible before 08 August 2025 to avoid last-minute submissions and missing the deadline.
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Begin your submission via Dorahacks. If all the submission items are not yet completed, you may put placeholders.
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If you need to make edits or updates to your submission, you may do so before the submission deadline via Dorahacks.
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If you face any issues or require help during submission, contact us on the #mentor-assistance channel on the Hedera Hello Future: Origins Hackathon Discord, or email us at support@hellofuturehackathon.dev
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