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Hackathon planning

The ultimate internal hackathon planning kit

Get the tools and templates you need to kick-start your next company hackathon.

Hackathon planning

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Hackathon planning

6 Ways to boost hackathon participation with Devpost for Teams

Eliminate participation barriers and boost innovation with an all-in-one hackathon platform.

Participant resources

Participant resources

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.

Business impact

Business impact

How internal hackathons drive AI transformation

Transform your business in 2025 with internal AI hackathons.

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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.

Participant resources

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.

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.

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

Why it’s time to host an internal AI hackathon

Learn how to use hackathons as a tool in your AI transformation strategy.

Participant resources

User story: How Babatunde discovered new tech tools through hackathons

Here’s how Babatunde, a Devpost user, has discovered new technologies through hackathons.

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User story: How hackathons help Bryce step outside his comfort zone

Meet Bryce, a Devpost user embracing the opportunity to build and collaborate with like-minded innovators.

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User Story: How Chanakya Expands His Skill Set With Hackathons

Here’s how Chanakya, a Devpost user, uses hackathons as a learning tool.

Hackathon planning

What AI means for hackathons

Here are 5 ways AI improves hackathons—and how to leverage them in your business.

Participant resources

Devpost User Spotlight

Get to know some of the users making waves in the Devpost Community.

Hackathon planning

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.

Hackathon planning

6 Tips to boost post-hackathon results

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

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

Why it’s time to host an internal AI hackathon

Learn how to use hackathons as a tool in your AI transformation strategy.

Hackathon planning

What AI means for hackathons

Here are 5 ways AI improves hackathons—and how to leverage them in your business.

Hackathon planning

How to improve hackathons (according to devs)

Find out what developers actually want from hackathons, and what Devpost is doing to deliver.

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.

Participant resources

Participant resources

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.

Participant resources

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.

Participant resources

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.

Participant resources

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.

Participant resources

User story: How Babatunde discovered new tech tools through hackathons

Here’s how Babatunde, a Devpost user, has discovered new technologies through hackathons.

Participant resources

User story: How hackathons help Bryce step outside his comfort zone

Meet Bryce, a Devpost user embracing the opportunity to build and collaborate with like-minded innovators.

Participant resources

User Story: How Chanakya Expands His Skill Set With Hackathons

Here’s how Chanakya, a Devpost user, uses hackathons as a learning tool.

Participant resources

Devpost User Spotlight

Get to know some of the users making waves in the Devpost Community.

Participant resources

How to present a successful hackathon demo

Tips to help hackathon participants nail their hackathon presentations.

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.

Business impact

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

Inside successful internal hackathons: Advice from expert organizers

Get key insights and best practices from leading hackathon organizers for your next event.

Business impact

Driving AI innovation with internal hackathons [Webinar]

Learn how to build your AI strategy with hackathons.

Business impact

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.