Zoho Developer Hackathon 2025

Eligibility Criteria :

• Open to students, freshers, professionals & developers
• All branches & years can participate
• Individual or team participation allowed (as per hackathon rules)

What do we evaluate?

• Problem Statement & Use Case – How efficiently your application addresses a real-world problem
• Solution & Application Scope – Completeness of the solution and how effectively the app meets the intended objectives
• Compulsory Sample Data – Inclusion and correctness of the required sample data in the application for testing
• Presentation and Recorded Demo – Quality and clarity of the demo showcasing the developed solution
• Product Flow Diagram – Clear and logical representation of the application’s flow and architecture
• UI/UX – Design, usability, and user experience of the application
• Innovation & Creativity – Novelty, unique features, and innovative use of Zoho products
• Originality – No duplication of existing applications or submissions made to other competitions
• Rate of Completion – The extent to which a functional prototype or minimum viable product (MVP) has been developed

Who can participate?

• This hackathon is open to individuals and teams of up to three members who are passionate about coding and building impactful applications, with an understanding of Zoho Developer Platforms.

What’s up for grabs?

• Prizes worth $1000 and Zoho Developer Community Merchandise for the top 3 overall winners
• Zoho Developer Community Merchandise for the top 2 submissions in each category
• Certificate of participation for all valid submissions made before the deadline

Apply here