🚀 AsterHacks Innovatathon
The AsterHacks Innovatathon is a global challenge where innovators propose solutions for a better world using AI & Machine Learning.
🏁 2025 submissions are now closed.
Thank you to the incredible participants from around the world who submitted groundbreaking projects this year. The next Innovatathon will return in Fall 2026.
🏆 2025 Innovatathon Winners
🥇 Grand Prize
AcousticTB
Hybrid Framework for Noise-Robust TB Screening
Saatvik Kesarwani
🥈 Runner-Up
DeafCeption
Shubhayu Banerjee
🥉 Second Runner-Up
AlignTheMind
Aarav Jain
🥉 Second Runner-Up
Sleep Fixer
Dhakshesh Dhanaskearan
🥉 Second Runner-Up
CarbonCredible
Anirudh Mannattil • Aakarsh Sridhar • Jennifer Wee • Madhu Palanivelu
🌟 Additional Winning Projects
💡 About the Innovatathon
Participants create a short presentation showcasing an innovative idea that uses AI or ML to address real-world problems.
Projects may include scientific inventions, applications, community initiatives, policy ideas, or research concepts that leverage artificial intelligence as a core component.
🌍 Why Participate Next Year?
Global Impact
Design ideas that could improve healthcare, climate solutions, education, and global systems.
Recognition
Winners receive prizes, global recognition, and exposure through the AsterHacks network.
Open to Everyone
Anyone in the world can participate individually or in teams of up to four.
🗓️ 2025 Competition Timeline
Submissions Open
Sept 14 2025
Submissions Close
Oct 18 2025
Judging
Oct 19 – Oct 24 2025
Winners Announced
Oct 25 2025
⚖️ Contest Rules
- Teams of up to 4 members
- Projects must meaningfully use AI or ML
- 5-minute presentation video required
- 250-word project description
- Multiple submissions allowed
- Evaluation: Impact, Viability, Originality, Expandability