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Hackathon planning

How to get executive buy-in for your internal hackathons (With templates)

Learn how to secure leadership approval for your internal hackathon—and get access to a business case template you can use to build your pitch.

Hackathon planning

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Hackathon planning

Unlock hackathon success with Devpost’s managed services

Learn how to take your hackathons to the next level with Devpost’s project management and marketing services.

Participant resources

Participant resources

User story: Abhishek’s journey from hackathon winner to Red Hat Principal ML Engineer

With 65+ hackathons under his belt, Abhishek Nandy turned a Red Hat and Intel AI Hackathon win into a career-defining opportunity at Red Hat.

Business impact

Business impact

How internal hackathons drive AI transformation

Transform your business in 2025 with internal AI hackathons.

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User story: How Volodymyr won 7 blockchain hackathons on Devpost

Here’s a look at how Volodymyr, an experienced developer and Devpost user, has evolved his winning hackathon strategy.

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User story: How hackathons helped Brij stand out in the job hunt

See how Brij, a Devpost user, developed his skills through hackathons and stood out to recruiters.

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How AI is changing the world of hackathons [Q&A recap]

Hear from a panel of developer marketing experts on AI’s impact on their hackathons.

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User story: Inside Gaurav's 11-year journey on Devpost

Here’s why Gaurav, a long-time Devpost user, has actively participated in hackathons for 11 years.

Hackathon planning

Inside Devpost’s internal hackathon: Exploring AI with OpenAI

Get an inside look at how Devpost developers ran an internal hackathon to experiment with AI.

Hackathon planning

7 Key features to consider when choosing your hackathon platform provider

Learn how to make your hackathons stand out with Devpost’s leading features and services.

Hackathon planning

How to Host a Hackathon That Stands Out [Webinar Q&A]

Catch up on the Q&A from Devpost’s recent webinar on how to host a hackathon that stands out.

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User story: How Crystal’s love for hackathons inspired her to host her own

Here’s a look into how Crystal, a Devpost user, developed a passion for participating in hackathons, ultimately becoming a host herself.

Hackathon planning

6 Tips to boost post-hackathon results

Learn what to do after your internal hackathons to maximize success.

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User story: How Pratyay collaborates with global teams through hackathons

Here’s how Pratyay, a Devpost user, has learned the value of teamwork and collaboration through hackathons.

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How to inspire a culture of innovation in light of AI

Learn how to promote innovation in the workplace to help tackle AI-related challenges.

Hackathon planning

7 Tips to make your next virtual hackathon a success

Find out how to organize your event and stand out to developers.

Hackathon planning

Hackathon planning

5 AI Hackathons Hosted on Devpost

Get ideas for your next AI hackathon with this look at other AI events hosted on Devpost.

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Dive into innovation: The AI in Action Google Cloud Multi-Partner Hackathon is here

Learn how to register, access key resources, and build innovative projects with Google Cloud, MongoDB, and GitLab.

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User story: Abhishek’s journey from hackathon winner to Red Hat Principal ML Engineer

With 65+ hackathons under his belt, Abhishek Nandy turned a Red Hat and Intel AI Hackathon win into a career-defining opportunity at Red Hat.

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User story: Oleksandr's secret to winning 7 out of 15 hackathons

Get to know Oleksandr and learn his tips and tricks for winning nearly half the hackathons he’s entered.

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Hack hackathons: Join the Devpost Discord server

Learn about the benefits of joining the Devpost Discord to take your hackathon experience to the next level.

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User story: Increase’s hackathon win took him from Nigeria to the USA

Get to know Increase and learn how winning a hackathon took him to the US for the first time!

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User story: How Yash hacked his way to Google

Get to know Yash and learn how hackathons helped him land a job at Google.

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Understanding hackathon submission and judging criteria: What really counts

Dive deeper into what it takes to understand a hackathon’s submission and judging criteria.

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User Story: Winning first place in one of the most competitive hackathons on Devpost

Get to know Param, the first-place winner of the highly competitive AWS PartyRock Generative AI Hackathon.

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User story: Inside the journey of the TikTok TechJam champion

Get to know Helen, the first-place winner in the highly competitive 2024 TikTok TechJam.

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4 Ways to use AI to elevate your hackathon projects

Learn how to enhance your hackathon submissions with AI—from ideation to presentation.

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Winning with hackathons [Webinar recording]

Catch up on this conversation with Microsoft hackathon organizers and winners.

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User Story: Volker’s journey to winning Google’s most competitive hackathon

Get to know Volker, the second-place winner in the highly competitive Google AI Hackathon.

Business impact

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Business impact

4 Ways to use hackathons in your developer marketing strategy

Learn how to boost your developer marketing, drive product adoption, get product feedback, and build stronger developer relationships with hackathons.

Business impact

How internal hackathons drive AI transformation

Transform your business in 2025 with internal AI hackathons.

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Advice from expert internal hackathon organizers

Get insider tips and best practices from leading hackathon organizers for your next event.

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5 Challenges your business can solve with hackathons

Learn about using public and internal hackathons to solve some of the biggest business challenges.

Business impact

Driving AI innovation with internal hackathons [Webinar]

Learn how to build your AI strategy with hackathons.

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5 Reasons private hackathons drive customer engagement

Here’s how private customer hackathons reduce churn and drive revenue growth.

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2023 Year in review at Devpost

Get an insider look at last year’s key hackathon statistics and see what’s trending for 2024.

Business impact

How AI is changing the world of hackathons [Q&A recap]

Hear from a panel of developer marketing experts on AI’s impact on their hackathons.

Business impact

How to inspire a culture of innovation in light of AI

Learn how to promote innovation in the workplace to help tackle AI-related challenges.

Business impact

6 Reasons to host a hackathon

Hackathons inspire innovative, creative solutions—here’s why you should host one.

Make a real impact on customer retention with hackathons

Here are 5 reasons to run customer hackathons.