About The Challenge
Over the course of 24 hours, participants will come together to brainstorm, design, and build projects that tackle real-world problems while exploring new technologies. Whether you’re coding your first website, diving into AI, or experimenting with design, GirlHacks provides the tools, mentorship, and support to bring your ideas to life.
What makes GirlHacks special is our commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive space where hackers of all experience levels can learn and grow. With beginner-friendly workshops, supportive mentors, and plenty of opportunities to connect with peers and industry professionals, you’ll leave with new skills, new friends, and a project you’re proud of.
Requirements
What to Build
You’re free to create anything you like at GirlHacks 2025! Alternatively, you can choose to build a project that aligns with one of the sponsor categories or tracks.
What to Submit
Please submit your relevant project materials, including your GitHub repository, through Devpost by the deadline. You may include a 2-3 minute demo video of your project, but it is optional. All teams must present their projects in person during the judging session, so ensure that at least one team representative is present at the location during that time.
Prizes
First Place
The top-performing team will take home $800, split evenly among members. Elevate your hack and claim the top spot!
Second Place
Impress the judges and secure $600 for your team, to be split among all members.
Third Place
Don’t miss your chance to snag $350, awarded to the third-place team, and split across members.
AI Agent for Leave Planning by ADP
Managing PTO requests can be chaotic, especially during holidays and summer, often
leading to coverage gaps and disrupted workflows. Within ADP, we are always looking
for solutions that support our client’s needs to quickly resolve PTO request and guide
associates to use them! We are asking you to help design an AI agent or tool to help
solve this real-world problem!
Best use of Azure AI by Avanade
Avanade Backpack with Merch
The team that demonstrates the best use of Microsoft Azure AI will be honored with exclusive Avanade treasures, bestowed upon each member as a mark of their triumph.
At Avanade, we believe in harnessing the power of innovation and technology to shape the future. Like the gods of Olympus wielding their mighty tools, Microsoft Azure offers more than 200 products and cloud services, empowering mortals to craft groundbreaking solutions. We invite hackathon participants to channel their inner Athena, goddess of wisdom, and utilize Microsoft Azure AI to forge innovative solutions inspired by the epic tales of Greek mythology.
Best Greek Goddess Vibes Hack
PRIZE: Divine Wireless Mouse
Dive into our Greek Goddess theme for a chance to win! Each member of the winning team will receive one
Best Beginner Hack
PRIZE: Mini Sticker Printer
New to hacking? You’re in luck! Teams with at least 50% first-time hackers can win one for every member!
Best Diversity Hack
PRIZE: Portable Charger
Teams where at least 75% of the members identify as women or non-binary in tech will have a chance to win one for every member!
[MLH] Best Use of Gemini API
[Mechanical Keyboards] It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project? Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice. Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers. Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more. Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend?
[MLH] Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
[M5GO IoT Starter Kit] MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team.
[MLH] Best .Tech Domain Name
[Blue Snowball Microphone & a Free .Tech Domain Name for up to 10 years!] Make your Team's Achievements timeless: Win a .Tech Domain Name for up to 10 years to Showcase and Expand Your Project, Plus Blue Snowball Mics for Effortless Collaboration on Zoom, empowering you to build even more cool things together!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Islam Akm
NJIT Staff
Peter Bisbal
NJIT Staff
Jaini Bhavsar
NJIT Staff
Jaden Choi
Deloitte
Amy Hoover
NJIT Staff
Sheshananda Reddy Kandula
Adobe
Stacy Kornhauser
Nokia Bell Labs
Adam Spryszynski
NJIT Staff
Deborah Takash
Omar Woodruff
NJIT Staff
Mengjia Xu
NJIT Staff
Judging Criteria
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Creativity and Innovation
How unique and original is the idea, and how effectively does it address a specific problem, even if it's simple? -
Learning and Skill Development
What new skills or technologies were applied, and how did participants demonstrate growth in their technical or collaborative abilities throughout the hackathon? -
Functionality and Completeness
Does the project function as intended, and does it meet the objectives outlined by the team, considering any constraints? -
Impact and Usefulness
How could this project help or benefit others, and what is its potential for scalability and broader application? -
Presentation and Demo Quality
How effectively does the team explain their project, engage the audience, and showcase their work during the presentation?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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