Why are hackathons valuable for my career and resume?

Hackathons significantly enhance your career prospects by providing opportunities to learn new skills, network with industry professionals, and gain practical experience in a fast-paced environment. Recruiters value participants who demonstrate creative thinking, collaborative problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to transform concepts into functional solutions. These qualities are highly regarded in today’s job market.

What will I learn from this experience?

This time-bound coding event will help you understand real-world business problems, build solutions with advanced technologies, refine ideas quickly, and prepare for investor presentations—all valuable skills in today’s competitive tech landscape.

What is the theme of this year’s hackathon?

The BeeInnovative Hackathon by iBE.net is centered on AI and Analytics. You’ll be presented with two business automation problem statements and can choose one to tackle during the event.

Who can participate?

Anyone with an interest in AI, analytics, and business solutions can participate in this hackathon. We welcome students, freelancers, and professionals alike. Participants may join individually or form teams of up to four members. The event accommodates diverse skill sets, including developers, designers, data scientists, and business analysts.

Is there a registration fee to participate?

No, registration is completely free of cost.

How do I know my registration is confirmed?

You’re automatically registered upon form submission. You should receive a welcome email from the iBE Hackathon team confirming your registration.

When should I begin development?

You should start prototyping once you’ve been officially shortlisted. You’ll receive a specific communication about this from our team.

Do we need a fully functioning solution or is a prototype acceptable?

While a fully functioning solution is ideal, a well-developed prototype is perfectly acceptable for this online hackathon. You’ll be evaluated primarily on functionality and quality of what you deliver, whether it’s a complete solution or a thoughtfully designed prototype.

How do I submit my project?

You’ll need to submit your pitch deck as part of your final submission.

What are the judging criteria?

Winning submissions feature quality code with a compelling pitch deck, solid business plan, and excellent presentation. Judges evaluate both technical elements (functionality, creativity, efficiency) and project delivery (time management, presentation skills).