🚀 AsterHacks Innovatathon 2025

Welcome to the future of innovation. The AsterHacks Innovatathon is a global challenge where participants propose solutions for a better world using Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence . Your idea can be a scientific invention, bill proposal, technology app, community initiative, or any other concept that addresses an issue utilizing AI or ML.

🌍 Submissions are open September 14 – October 18, 2025.

💡 About the Challenge

Participants must create a video (max 5 minutes) presenting their proposed solution for a better world using AI/ML. The idea can be a scientific invention, bill proposal, technology app, community initiative, or any other innovative concept addressing an issue with AI at its core.

Submissions must include a video and a 250-word description. Projects must genuinely require AI/ML to work. Teams can have up to 4 members, and multiple entries are allowed.

🗓️ Timeline

Submissions Open

September 14, 2025

Submissions Close

October 18, 2025 (11:59 EST)

Judging

October 19, 2025 to October 24, 2025

Winners Announced

October 25, 2025

🌟 Why Join?

Impact Potential

Your idea could create real change and solve pressing global issues.

Recognition & Prizes

Grand prize: $1,000 cash, runner-up awards, and recognition for top 30 projects.

Global Participation

Anyone, anywhere can participate — teams of up to 4 people allowed.

⚖️ Contest Rules & Guidelines

  • Teams may consist of up to 4 members.
  • Projects must genuinely require AI/ML to function.
  • Both new and existing projects are allowed if they use AI/ML adequately.
  • Each submission must include: a video (max 5 minutes) and a 250-word description.
  • Multiple entries are allowed as long as each meets the requirements.
  • Evaluation criteria: Impact Potential, Viability, Originality, Expandability, and AI Centrality.
  • Prizes include $1,000 cash (Grand Prize), runner-up certificates, and recognition for top 30 projects.